List of shipwrecks in May 1942
The list of shipwrecks in May 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1942.
1 May
List of shipwrecks: 1 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Angarstroy Soviet Union
World War II : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) off the coast of Japan by USS Grenadier (United States Navy ). All aboard, 46 crew and 14 passengers, were rescued by Kayo Maru Japan [ 1] [ 2]
Bidevind Norway
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°13′N 73°46′W / 40.217°N 73.767°W / 40.217; -73.767 U-752 Kriegsmarine ). Her 36 crew survived.[ 3]
Calcutta Maru Imperial Japanese Army
World War II: The Somedono Maru -classtransport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (28°11′N 123°55′E / 28.183°N 123.917°E / 28.183; 123.917 Wenchow , China by USS Triton (United States Navy ). Four crewmen and 50 passengers were killed. Survivors were rescued by Boko Maru Kaisoku Maru Japan [ 4]
Edmond René
France
The fishing trawler (288 t) was sunk by a mine off San Sebastián , Spain . 12 of her 16 crew were lost.[ 5] [ 6]
James E. Newsom Canada
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 370 nautical miles (690 km) north east of Bermuda (35°50′N 59°40′W / 35.833°N 59.667°W / 35.833; -59.667 U-69 Kriegsmarine ). Her nine crew survived.[ 7]
La Paz United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged off Cape Canaveral , Florida , United States (28°30′N 80°10′W / 28.500°N 80.167°W / 28.500; -80.167 U-109 Kriegsmarine ) and was beached. She was repaired, and returned to service on 7 October 1942 as a ship of the United States Maritime Commission .[ 8] [ 9] [ 10]
Mizuho Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: The seaplane tender was torpedoed in the Pacific Ocean 40 miles (64 km) off Omae Zaki by USS Drum (United States Navy ) before midnight. She sank in the early hours of 2 May. with the loss of 101 of her 574 crew. Survivors were rescued by Takao Imperial Japanese Navy ).[ 11]
Oi Maru No. 2 Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: The Kitakami Maru -class auxiliary storeship was sunk by a defensive mine at Maloelap Atoll , Marshall Islands .[ 12]
Parnahyba Brazil
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Trinidad (10°12′N 57°16′W / 10.200°N 57.267°W / 10.200; -57.267 U-162 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of seven of her 72 crew. Survivors were rescued by Turret Cape Canada ).[ 13] [ 14] [ 15]
HMS Punjabi
Royal Navy
The Tribal-class destroyer was rammed and sunk in the Greenland Sea by HMS King George V (Royal Navy ) with the loss of 49 of her 258 crew.
Tsiolkovsky Soviet Union
World War II: Convoy QP 11 : The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea (71°46′N 34°30′E / 71.767°N 34.500°E / 71.767; 34.500 U-589 Kriegsmarine ). She then straggled behind the convoy and was sunk by Z24 Z25 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 27 of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Lord Middleton (Royal Navy ).[ 16]
U-573 Kriegsmarine
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (approximately 37°N 1°E / 37°N 1°E / 37; 1 Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 233 Squadron , Royal Air Force with the loss of one of her 44 crew. She put into Cartagena due to damage received and was interned. She was sold to the Spanish Navy in August 1942, serving until 1970 as G-7 and S-01 .
2 May
List of shipwrecks: 2 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Bengalen Netherlands
World War II : The cargo ship was scuttled at Sourabaya , Netherlands East Indies to prevent capture by the Japanese .[ 17]
Botavon United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy PQ 15 : The cargo ship was torpedoed by aircraft of 1 Staffeln , Kampfgeschwader 26 Luftwaffe whilst anchored at 73°02′N 19°46′E / 73.033°N 19.767°E / 73.033; 19.767 Middlesbrough , Yorkshire , via Reykjavík , Iceland, to Murmansk , Soviet Union with government stores. Twenty-one of her 73 crew were killed. The wreck was sunk by a convoy escort the next day.[ 18] [ 19]
Calderon United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (31°05′30″N 29°07′00″E / 31.09167°N 29.11667°E / 31.09167; 29.11667 [ 20]
Cape Corso United Kingdom World War II: Convoy PQ 15: The cargo ship was sunk in the Norwegian Sea (73°02′N 19°46′E / 73.033°N 19.767°E / 73.033; 19.767 [ 21] [ 22]
USS Cythera
United States Navy
World War II: The naval yacht was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) east of Cape Fear , North Carolina (33°15′N 75°26′W / 33.250°N 75.433°W / 33.250; -75.433 U-402 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 69 of her 71 crew. Survivors were taken on board U-402 as prisoners of war .[ 23]
HMS Edinburgh
Royal Navy
World War II: Convoy QP 11 : The Town-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Kola Inlet by the destroyer Z24 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 58 of her 750 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Gossamer and HMS Harrier (both Royal Navy ).
ORP Jastrząb
Polish Navy
World War II: The S-class submarine was shelled and damaged in the Barents Sea by HMS Seagull (Royal Navy ) and HNoMS St. Albans (Royal Norwegian Navy ) with the loss of five crew. Once the error was realised, both ships rescued the survivors, and Jastrząb was scuttled by HMS Seagull at 71°30′N 12°32′E / 71.500°N 12.533°E / 71.500; 12.533 [ 24]
Jutland United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy PQ 15: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea by an aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 26 HMS Badsworth (Royal Navy ). Jutland was torpedoed and sunk on 3 May at 73°02′N 19°46′E / 73.033°N 19.767°E / 73.033; 19.767 U-251 Kriegsmarine ).[ 25] [ 26]
USS Mindanao
United States Navy
World War II: The gunboat was scuttled in Manila Bay , Philippines .
Otto Leonhardt Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Sfax , Tunisia by HMS Proteus (Royal Navy ). She was beached and did not see further service at sea.[ 27]
RFA Sandar
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (11°42′N 61°10′W / 11.700°N 61.167°W / 11.700; -61.167 U-66 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of three of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by Alcoa Pilot United States ).[ 28] Sandar was on a voyage from Trinidad to Gibraltar .[ 29] [ 30]
U-74 Kriegsmarine
World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cartagena, Spain (37°16′N 00°01′E / 37.267°N 0.017°E / 37.267; 0.017 HMS Wishart and HMS Wrestler (both Royal Navy ) with the loss of all 47 crew.[ 31]
Uzan Maru Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the south east coast of Honshū (33°26′N 135°52′E / 33.433°N 135.867°E / 33.433; 135.867 USS Trout (United States Navy ).[ 32]
Z7 Hermann Schoemann Kriegsmarine
World War II: The Type 1934A-class destroyer was shelled and damaged in the Barents Sea off Bear Island , Norway by HMS Edinburgh (Royal Navy ) and was consequently scuttled by her crew. Most of her crew rescued by Z24 U-88 Kriegsmarine ).[ 33]
3 May
4 May
List of shipwrecks: 4 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Eastern Sword United States
World War II : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) off the Georgetown Lighthouse , British Guiana (7°10′N 57°58′W / 7.167°N 57.967°W / 7.167; -57.967 U-162 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of sixteen of her 29 crew. One survivor was rescued by the fishing vessel Ocean Star (British Guiana ), the rest made land in their lifeboat .[ 47]
Eclipse United Kingdom
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Fort Lauderdale, Florida , United States (26°30′N 80°00′W / 26.500°N 80.000°W / 26.500; -80.000 U-564 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of two of her 47 crew. She was later salvaged and repaired. Eclipse returned to service in December 1942.[ 48]
Empire Story United Kingdom
The cargo ship ran aground on Briar Island , Nova Scotia , Canada , and was abandoned. She refloated herself and was later taken in tow by Foundation Franklin Digby, Nova Scotia , but she capsized and sank at 44°35′N 66°19′W / 44.583°N 66.317°W / 44.583; -66.317 [ 49]
Florence M. Douglas United Kingdom
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°55′N 58°10′W / 7.917°N 58.167°W / 7.917; -58.167 U-162 Kriegsmarine ). Her crew survived.[ 50]
Herrenwyk Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Kiel .[ 51]
Kikuzuki Imperial Japanese Navy
Kikuzuki World War II: Operation Mo : The Mutsuki -classdestroyer was torpedoed in Tulagi Harbor , Solomon Islands by aircraft from USS Yorktown (United States Navy ). Twelve of her 154 crew were killed, and 22 were wounded. Kikuzuki was beached on Florida Island to avoid sinking, but slid off the beach during the next high tide on 5 May and sank. Her wreck later was refloated and beached again by United States Army engineers.[ 52]
Kinjosan Maru Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: The armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (09°25′N 151°51′E / 9.417°N 151.850°E / 9.417; 151.850 Truk , South Seas Mandate by USS Greenling (United States Navy ). On 7 May twenty-three survivors were rescued from a raft by Hokkai Maru Imperial Japanese Navy ). On 13 May three survivors were rescued by Yamasimo Maru Imperial Japanese Navy ).[ 53] [ 54] [ 55]
Klaus Fritzen Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Måløy , Norway by aircraft of Coastal Command , Royal Air Force .[ 24] [ 27]
Kongosan Maru Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south east of Honshū (33°32′N 136°05′E / 33.533°N 136.083°E / 33.533; 136.083 USS Trout (United States Navy ).[ 32]
Norlindo United States
World War II: The Design 1074 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 80 nautical miles (150 km) north west of Dry Tortugas Island (24°57′N 84°00′W / 24.950°N 84.000°W / 24.950; -84.000 U-507 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of five of her 28 crew. Survivors were rescued by San Blas Panama ).[ 56]
USS Pigeon
United States Navy
World War II: The submarine rescue vessel , a former Lapwing -classminesweeper was bombed and sunk at Corregidor , Philippines , by a Japanese dive bomber .
Sizilien Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Borkum by aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[ 27]
Tama Maru Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: Operation Mo: The auxiliary minesweeper was damaged in Purvis Bay , Florida Island, Solomon Islands , by aircraft from USS Yorktown (United States Navy ), sinking on 6 May. Four of her crew were killed and seven were wounded. (Look 06/05/1942)[ 57] [ 58]
USS Tanager
United States Navy
World War II: The Lapwing -class minesweeper[ 59]
Tuscaloosa City United States
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Negrit , Jamaica (18°25′N 81°31′W / 18.417°N 81.517°W / 18.417; -81.517 U-125 Kriegsmarine ). Her 34 crew were rescued by Falcon United States ).[ 60]
Wa-1 Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: Operation Mo: The Wa-1 -class auxiliary minesweeperaircraft carrier USS Yorktown (United States Navy ).[ 57]
Wa-2 Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: Operation Mo: The Wa-1 -class auxiliary minesweeperaircraft carrier USS Yorktown (United States Navy ).[ 57]
Wartenfels Germany World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Diégo-Suarez , Madagascar .[ 24] Empire Tugela .[ 27]
Four unnamed barges
Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: Operation Mo: Four barges , probably landing barges, were sunk in Purvis Bay , Florida Island, Solomon Islands, by aircraft from USS Yorktown (United States Navy ),[ 61]
5 May
List of shipwrecks: 5 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Afoundria United States
World War II : The Design 1022 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of the Le Male Lighthouse, Haiti (19°59′N 73°26′W / 19.983°N 73.433°W / 19.983; -73.433 USS Mulberry (United States Navy ).[ 62]
HMS Auricula
Royal Navy
World War II: Battle of Madagascar : The Flower-class corvette struck a mine in the Indian Ocean off the northern tip of Madagascar. She was taken in tow by HMS Freesia (Royal Navy ) but sank the next day. Her crew survived.[ 63]
Bévéziers Vichy France
World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Agosta -classsubmarine was bombed and sunk in Currier Bay, Diego Suarez , Madagascar (12°16′S 49°17′E / 12.267°S 49.283°E / -12.267; 49.283 [ 64] [ 65]
Bougainville Vichy France
World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The armed merchant cruiser was bombed and sunk at Diego Suarez by Royal Navy aircraft.[ 66]
Delisle United States
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off the Jupiter Inlet, Florida (27°06′N 80°03′W / 27.100°N 80.050°W / 27.100; -80.050 U-564 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of two of the 38 people on board. Survivors abandoned ship, but the crew reboarded her the next day and she was towed to Miami, Florida by a United States Navy tug. Delisle was later repaired and returned to service.[ 67]
D'Entrecastreax Vichy France
World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Bougainville -classaviso was bombed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar by aircraft from HMS Illustrious and gunfire from HMS Active and HMS Panther (all Royal Navy ). She was raised, repaired and put into Free French service.[ 68]
Fisheries II United States Navy
World War II: The United States Navy -requisitioned patrol yacht was scuttled off Corregidor , Philippines .[ 69]
USS Genesee
United States Navy
World War II: The fleet tug was scuttled off Corregidor Island , Philippines. She was subsequently salvaged by the Imperial Japanese Navy , repaired, and entered Japanese service as Patrol Boat No. 107 .
John Adams United States
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of New Caledonia (23°30′S 164°35′E / 23.500°S 164.583°E / -23.500; 164.583 I-21 Imperial Japanese Navy ) with the loss of five of her 50 crew.[ 70] [ 71] USS Helm (United States Navy ).[ 72]
Joseph M. Cudahy United States
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Mexico 125 nautical miles (232 km) west of Naples, Florida (25°57′N 83°57′W / 25.950°N 83.950°W / 25.950; -83.950 U-507 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 27 of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy. The burned out hulk was scuttled by USS Coral (United States Navy ) on 7 May as a hazard to navigation.[ 73] [ 74]
HMS LCM 46
Royal Navy
The landing craft mechanized capsized and sank in the East Indies.[citation needed
Lady Drake Canada
World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north of Bermuda (35°43′N 64°43′W / 35.717°N 64.717°W / 35.717; -64.717 U-106 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of twelve of the 268 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by USS Owl (United States Navy ).[ 75]
Magnhild Norway
The cargo ship ran aground on Virgin Rocks , Placentia Bay , Dominion of Newfoundland . Her twenty crew were rescued by USS Brant (United States Navy ). Magnhild was declared a total loss on 23 May.[ 76] [ 77]
Maryann USA c
World War II: The United States Navy-requisitioned converted yacht , neither commissioned nor assigned a hull number , was scuttled off Corregidor.[ 69]
Munger T. Ball United States
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 80 nautical miles (150 km) northwest of Dry Tortugas Island (25°17′N 83°57′W / 25.283°N 83.950°W / 25.283; -83.950 U-507 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 30 of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by Katy Norway ).[ 78]
Perry
United States Navy
World War II: The United States Navy-requisitioned auxiliary patrol boat was scuttled off Corregidor.[ 69]
Potemkin Soviet Union
World War II: The cargo liner was sunk at Kamysh Buran by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 30 of her crew. There were at least 25 survivors, all of whom were wounded.[ 79]
Q-111 Luzon Philippine Army
World War II: The enlarged Thornycroft 55-foot-class motor torpedo boat was scuttled in Manila Bay . She was raised by the Japanese in 1941, repaired and taken into Imperial Japanese Navy service as Gyoraitei 114
Sperrbercher 36 Eider Kriegsmarine
World War II: The Sperrbrecher North Sea off Heligoland . She was consequently withdrawn from service.[ 27]
Stanbank United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (34°55′N 61°47′W / 34.917°N 61.783°W / 34.917; -61.783 U-103 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of nine of her 48 crew. Survivors were rescued by Rhexenor United Kingdom ).[ 80]
USS Vaga
United States Navy
World War II: The harbour tug was scuttled off Corregidor (14°25′N 120°30′E / 14.417°N 120.500°E / 14.417; 120.500 [ 81]
Zabern Germany World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Kiel .[ 27]
Two unnamed ships
Flags unknown
World War II: Two "ships for channel cleaning" (dredgers ?) were sunk in the Neretva Delta by partizans.[ 82]
6 May
List of shipwrecks: 6 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Abgara Latvia
World War II : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Great Inagua Island , Bahamas (20°45′N 72°55′W / 20.750°N 72.917°W / 20.750; -72.917 U-108 Kriegsmarine ). Her 34 crew reached land in her lifeboats .[ 83] More: Latvian Mercantile Marine during World War II
Alcoa Puritan United States
World War II: The Type C1-B cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 15 nautical miles (28 km) off the mouth of the Mississippi River (28°35′N 88°22′W / 28.583°N 88.367°W / 28.583; -88.367 submarine U-507 Kriegsmarine ). All 54 people on board were rescued by the cutter USCGC Boutwell (United States Coast Guard ).[ 84]
Amazone Netherlands
World War II: The сargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in 13 fathoms (24 m) of water off Fort Pierce, Florida , United States (27°21′N 80°04′W / 27.350°N 80.067°W / 27.350; -80.067 U-333 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of fourteen of her 25 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS PC-484 (United States Navy ). Her wreck was demolished in 1944.[ 8] [ 85]
D'Entrecasteaux French Navy
World War II: Operation Ironclad : The Bougainville -classaviso was badly damaged by Fleet Air Arm aircraft and was beached on the coast of Madagascar .
Empire Buffalo United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy SC 71 : The Design 1105 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea west of the Cayman Islands (19°14′N 82°34′W / 19.233°N 82.567°W / 19.233; -82.567 U-125 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of thirteen of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Caique United States ).[ 86]
Green Island United States
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south of Grand Cayman Island (18°25′N 81°30′W / 18.417°N 81.500°W / 18.417; -81.500 U-125 Kriegsmarine ). Her 22 crew were rescued by Fort Qu'Appelle United Kingdom ).[ 87]
Halsey United States
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed twice and sunk off St. Lucie Inlet (27°14′N 80°03′W / 27.233°N 80.050°W / 27.233; -80.050 27°23′N 80°03′W / 27.383°N 80.050°W / 27.383; -80.050 U-333 Kriegsmarine ) in eight fathoms (48 ft; 15 m) of water with her two masts rising above water. Her 32 crew survived in two lifeboats. They were rescued by USS PC-451 (United States Navy ) and towed to land by two fishing vessels .[ 8] [ 88]
Java Arrow United States
World War II: The tanker was severely damaged by war causes. She was declared a constructive total loss . She was subsequently repaired and returned to service in 1943 as Kerry Patch .[ 89]
Kanan Maru Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Skipjack (United States Navy ).[ 90]
Laida
United States
World War II: The motor boat was sunk by Japanese forces 30 nautical miles (56 km; 35 mi) north east of Port Moller , Territory of Alaska (55°53′N 160°28′W / 55.883°N 160.467°W / 55.883; -160.467 (Port Moller ) [ 91]
USS Luzon
United States Navy
World War II: The Luzon -classgunboat was scuttled in Manila Bay off Corregidor , Philippines (14°23′N 120°35′E / 14.383°N 120.583°E / 14.383; 120.583 Imperial Japanese Navy later that month, repaired, and entered service as Karatsu .[ 92]
HMS ML 160
Royal Navy
World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch was bombed and sunk at Brixton , London .[ 93]
USS Oahu
United States Navy
World War II: The Panay -classgunboat was sunk in Manila Bay off Corregidor (14°23′N 120°35′E / 14.383°N 120.583°E / 14.383; 120.583 [ 92]
USS Quail
United States Navy
World War II: The Lapwing -class minesweeper14°23′N 120°35′E / 14.383°N 120.583°E / 14.383; 120.583 [ 92]
HMT Senateur Duhamel
Royal Navy
World War II: The naval trawler sank in the Atlantic Ocean after colliding with USS Semmes (United States Navy ) off Cape Lookout , North Carolina , United States.[ 94]
Taiei Maru Japan World War II: Convoy No. 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (28°25′N 123°37′E / 28.417°N 123.617°E / 28.417; 123.617 USS Triton (United States Navy ). Four of her 41 crew were killed.[ 95] [ 96]
Taigen Maru Japan World War II: Convoy No. 107: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (28°40′N 123°38′E / 28.667°N 123.633°E / 28.667; 123.633 USS Triton (United States Navy ). Two passengers and 29 of her crew were killed.[ 95]
Tama Maru Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was damaged in Purvis Bay , Florida Island, Solomon Islands , by United States Navy aircraft, sinking on 6 May. Four of her crew were killed and seven were wounded.[ 57] [ 58]
Vostok Soviet Navy
World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea at the entrance of the Kerch Strait . Ten of the 57 people aboard were killed. Survivors were rescued by her escort.[ 27] [ 97]
7 May
8 May
List of shipwrecks: 8 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Bujun Maru Japan World War II : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Skipjack (United States Navy ).[ 90]
Duca degli Abruzzi Italy World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Diégo Suarez , Madagascar.[ 107]
USS Lexington
United States Navy
World War II: Battle of the Coral Sea : The Lexington -classaircraft carrier was scuttled in the Coral Sea (15°20′S 155°30′E / 15.333°S 155.500°E / -15.333; 155.500 USS Phelps (United States Navy ) following battle damage. Around 300 of her 2,122 crew were killed. The wreck was discovered in March 2018.
Mildred Pauline Canada
World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia by U-136 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all seven crew.[ 108] [ 109]
Monge Vichy France
World War II: Battle of Madagascar : The Redoutable -class submarineIndian Ocean off the coast of Madagascar by HMS Active and HMS Panther (both Royal Navy ) with the loss of all 69 hands.[ 110] [ 111]
Ohioan United States
World War II: The Design 1015 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Boynton Beach, Florida (26°31′N 79°59′W / 26.517°N 79.983°W / 26.517; -79.983 fathoms (552 ft; 168 m) of water by U-564 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of fifteen of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by United States Coast Guard ships.[ 112] [ 8]
HMS Olympus
Royal Navy
World War II: The Odin -classsubmarine struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta (35°55′N 14°35′E / 35.917°N 14.583°E / 35.917; 14.583
Somalia Italy World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Diégo Suarez. The wreck was later raised and scrapped.[ 113]
Taiyo Maru Imperial Japanese Army
World War II: Convoy No. 109: The Taiyo Maru -classtransport ship was torpedoed by USS Grenadier (United States Navy ), setting her afire and igniting her cargo of calcium carbide , in turn detonating hand grenades and illumination rounds in her cargo. She sank in the Pacific Ocean 170 km (92 nmi) southwest of Me Shima, Nannyo Gunto, Kyushu . A total of 656 passengers, 156 crew and 4 gunners were killed. Fifteen survivors were rescued by Peking Maru Minekaze Tomitsu Maru Imperial Japanese Navy ). Another 48 were rescued by the fishing vessel Genshin Maru No. 1 (Japan [ 114] [ 115]
Torny Norway
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (26°45′N 86°40′W / 26.750°N 86.667°W / 26.750; -86.667 U-507 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of two of her 26 crew. Survivors were rescued by two United States Navy aircraft.[ 116] [ 117]
9 May
List of shipwrecks: 9 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Calgarolite Canada
World War II : The tanker was torpedoed , shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Grand Cayman Island (19°24′N 82°30′W / 19.400°N 82.500°W / 19.400; -82.500 U-125 Kriegsmarine ). Her 45 crew survived.[ 118]
Douro Norway
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°41′N 12°58′W / 60.683°N 12.967°W / 60.683; -12.967 Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of ten of her 20 crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing trawler Gyllir (Iceland ).[ 119]
Lise Norway
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°53′N 68°20′W / 13.883°N 68.333°W / 13.883; -68.333 U-69 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of twelve of her 33 crew. Some of the survivors were rescued by HNLMS Femern (Royal Netherlands Navy ) and Socrates Netherlands ), others reached land in their lifeboat .[ 120]
Lubrafol Panama
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and set afire in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Delray Beach, Florida , United States (26°26′N 80°00′W / 26.433°N 80.000°W / 26.433; -80.000 U-564 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of thirteen of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by the United States Coast Guard . The burning Lubrafol drifted until 11 May when she finally sank at 26°41′N 80°01′W / 26.683°N 80.017°W / 26.683; -80.017 29°14′N 80°10′W / 29.233°N 80.167°W / 29.233; -80.167 [ 121] [ 8] [ 122]
M-533 Kriegsmarine
The Type 1916 minesweeper was sunk in a collision with R-45 Kriegsmarine ) north west of Boulogne , Pas de Calais , France.[ 27] [ 123]
Mont Louis Canada
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Trinidad (8°23′N 58°44′W / 8.383°N 58.733°W / 8.383; -58.733 U-162 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of thirteen of her 21 crew. Survivors were rescued by Mona Marie Canada ).[ 124]
R-45 Kriegsmarine
The Type R-41 minesweeper was sunk in a collision with Raule Kriegsmarine ) off Dunkerque , Nord , France.[ 125]
U-352 Kriegsmarine
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Morehead City, North Carolina , United States (34°21′N 76°35′W / 34.350°N 76.583°W / 34.350; -76.583 USCGC Icarus (United States Coast Guard ) with the loss of fifteen of her 48 crew.
10 May
List of shipwrecks: 10 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Aurora United States
World War II : The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Mexico 40 nautical miles (74 km) off the Southwest Pass, Louisiana (28°35′N 90°00′W / 28.583°N 90.000°W / 28.583; -90.000 U-506 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of one of her 50 crew. Survivors abandoned ship, and were rescued by USS Onyx and USS YP-157 (both United States Navy ). Aurora was taken in tow by Robert W. Wilmot United States ) and USS Tuckahoe (United States Navy ) but ran aground at the entrance to the Mississippi River . She was refloated and taken to Algiers, Louisiana , where she was declared a total loss . She was subsequently repaired, and returned to service in 1943 as Jamestown .[ 126]
Chernomorets Soviet Union
World War II: The transport ship was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 500 lives. She was on a voyage from Kerch to Novorossiysk .[ 27]
Clan Skene United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°43′N 70°43′W / 31.717°N 70.717°W / 31.717; -70.717 U-333 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of nine of her 82 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS McKean (United States Navy ).[ 127]
Kitty's Brook United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) south east of Cape Sable , Nova Scotia , Canada (42°56′N 63°59′W / 42.933°N 63.983°W / 42.933; -63.983 U-588 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of nine of her 34 crew.[ 128]
Oridono Maru Japan World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the South China Sea (7°00′S 112°40′E / 7.000°S 112.667°E / -7.000; 112.667 [ 129]
HMHS Ramb IV
Royal Navy
World War II: The hospital ship was bombed and set afire off Alexandria , Egypt by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Lehrgeschwader I1 Luftwaffe . Of the 360 wounded and staff aboard, 155 wounded and 10 of her crew were lost. The ship was scuttled by Royal Navy ships at 31°17′N 29°23′E / 31.283°N 29.383°E / 31.283; 29.383 [ 27] [ 130]
S 31 Kriegsmarine
World War II: The Type 1939 Schnellboot was sunk by a mine off Malta . Eight of her crew were killed and another died of wounds. Survivors were rescued by S 61 Kriegsmarine ).[ 131] [ 132]
Warmia Kriegsmarine
World War II: The replenishment oiler struck a mine in the Bay of Biscay and was severely damaged.[ 27]
11 May
List of shipwrecks: 11 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Anakriya
Soviet Navy
World War II : The barge was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft while evacuating wounded from Crimea .[ 133]
HMT Bedfordshire
Royal Navy
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Lookout , North Carolina , United States (34°10′N 76°41′W / 34.167°N 76.683°W / 34.167; -76.683 U-558 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 37 crew.[ 134]
C 308 United Kingdom
World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk at Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft. Ten of her crew were killed.[ 24] [ 135]
Cape of Good Hope United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Virgin Islands (22°48′N 58°43′W / 22.800°N 58.717°W / 22.800; -58.717 U-502 Kriegsmarine ). Her 37 crew survived.[ 136]
Empire Dell United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy ON 92 : The CAM ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°00′N 29°57′W / 53.000°N 29.950°W / 53.000; -29.950 U-124 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of two of her 48 crew.[ 137]
HMS Jackal
Royal Navy
World War II: The J-class destroyer was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Mersa Matruh , Egypt by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of I Staffeln , Lehrgeschwader 1 HMS Jervis (Royal Navy ).
HMS Kipling
Royal Navy
World War II: The K-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Mersa Matruh by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of I Staffeln , Lehrgeschwader 1 , Luftwaffe.[ 138]
HMS Lively
Royal Navy
World War II: The L-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) north east of Tobruk , Libya by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Lehrgeschwader 1 , Luftwaffe, with the loss of 77 of her 221 crew.
Rion Soviet Navy
World War II: The gunboat was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft while evacuating wounded from Crimea.[ 133]
12 May
List of shipwrecks: 12 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Berezan Soviet Union
World War II : The auxiliary sailing ship was sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft, or by mines .[ 79]
Brilliant Soviet Navy
World War II: The Zemchug -classpatrol vessel was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft at Iokanga . She was raised on 25 September 1942, repaired, and recommissioned in June 1944.
Cocle Panama
World War II: Convoy ON 92 : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°37′N 29°13′W / 52.617°N 29.217°W / 52.617; -29.217 U-94 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of five of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Bury United Kingdom ).[ 139]
Cristales United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy ON 92 : The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°55′N 29°50′W / 52.917°N 29.833°W / 52.917; -29.833 USCGC Spencer (United States Coast Guard ) and HMCS Shediac (Royal Canadian Navy ). Cristales was scuttled by the latter ship.[ 140]
K-23 Soviet Navy
World War II: The K-class submarine was sunk in the Barents Sea off Nordkyn , Norway by the auxiliary warships UJ 1101 UJ 1108 UJ 1110 Kriegsmarine ). All 71 men aboard were killed.[ 141] [ 142]
Krasny Flot Soviet Union
World War II: The transport ship was bombed and sunk at Yeni-Kale by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[ 27]
Krasny Moryak Soviet Union
World War II: The transport ship was bombed and sunk at Temryuk by Luftwaffe aircraft. Four of her crew were killed.[ 27]
Leto Netherlands
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of Cap-de-la-Madeleine , Quebec , Canada (49°32′N 65°19′W / 49.533°N 65.317°W / 49.533; -65.317 U-553 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of twelve of the 53 people on board, including one or two of the four officer survivors from Oscilla Netherlands ).[ 143] [ 144]
SS Llanover (1928)
United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy ON 92 : The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°50′N 29°04′W / 52.833°N 29.067°W / 52.833; -29.067 U-124 Kriegsmarine ). Her 46 crew were rescued by Bury United Kingdom ). Llanover was scuttled by HMCS Arvida (Royal Canadian Navy ).[ 145]
Mount Parnes Greece
World War II: Convoy ON 92 : The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°31′N 29°20′W / 52.517°N 29.333°W / 52.517; -29.333 U-124 Kriegsmarine ). She was later scuttled by one of the convoy escorts. Her 33 crew survived.[ 146]
Nicoya United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St. Lawrence south of Anticosti Island , Quebec , Canada (49°19′N 64°15′W / 49.317°N 64.250°W / 49.317; -64.250 U-553 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of six of the 88 people on board.[ 147]
Okinoshima Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: The minelayer was torpedoed and damaged in the Bismarck Sea southwest of Buka Island by USS S-42 (United States Navy ). She sank under tow in the St. George Channel off of New Ireland , Papua New Guinea (05°06′S 153°48′E / 5.100°S 153.800°E / -5.100; 153.800 [ 57]
PK-083 Soviet Navy
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[ 27]
Sansei Maru Imperial Japanese Navy
The Sansei Maru -class auxiliary transport ran aground off Peleliu . She was refloated on 13 August 1942.[ 148]
Shoei Maru Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: The salvage ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea (04°51′S 152°15′E / 4.850°S 152.250°E / -4.850; 152.250 Cape St. George , New Ireland, by USS S-44 (United States Navy ) while on its way to assist Okinoshima Imperial Japanese Navy ). Her commanding officer was killed.[ 149] [ 150]
SKA-0133 Soviet Navy
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[ 27]
SKA-0183 Soviet Navy
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[ 27]
SKA-0411 Soviet Navy
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[ 27]
SKA-0611 Soviet Navy
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[ 27]
SKA-0811 Soviet Navy
World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk at Kerch by Luftwaffe aircraft.[ 27]
Virginia United States
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (28°53′N 89°29′W / 28.883°N 89.483°W / 28.883; -89.483 U-507 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 27 of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS PT-157 (United States Navy ).[ 151]
13 May
14 May
15 May
16 May
17 May
List of shipwrecks: 17 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Barrdale United Kingdom
World War II : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (15°15′N 52°27′W / 15.250°N 52.450°W / 15.250; -52.450 U-156 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of one of her 53 crew.[ 196] Rio Iguazu Argentina ) and landed at Recife , Brazil.[ 197]
RFA Beth
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 135 nautical miles (250 km) east south east of Barbados (11°48′N 57°32′W / 11.800°N 57.533°W / 11.800; -57.533 U-162 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of one of her 31 crew.[ 198] [ 199]
Challenger United States
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (12°11′N 61°18′W / 12.183°N 61.300°W / 12.183; -61.300 U-155 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of eight of the 64 people on board. Survivors were rescued by USS Turquoise (United States Navy ).[ 200]
Foam
United States
World War II: The fishing trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 85 nautical miles (157 km) south of Halifax, Nova Scotia , Canada (43°20′N 63°08′W / 43.333°N 63.133°W / 43.333; -63.133 U-432 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of one of her 21 crew. Survivors either reached the Sambro Lightship Canada ) in their lifeboats or were rescued by HMCS Halifax (Royal Canadian Navy ).[ 201]
Fort Qu'Apelle United Kingdom
World War II: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°50′N 63°30′W / 59.833°N 63.500°W / 59.833; -63.500 U-135 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of thirteen of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Melville (Royal Canadian Navy ).[ 202] [ 203]
Gulfoil United States
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west of the mouth of the Mississippi River (28°08′N 89°46′W / 28.133°N 89.767°W / 28.133; -89.767 U-506 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 21 of her 40 crew. Survivors were rescued by Benjamin Brewster United States ).[ 204]
I-28 Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: The Type B1 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the Royalist Reef, Truk , South Pacific Mandate (06°30′N 152°00′E / 6.500°N 152.000°E / 6.500; 152.000 USS Tautog (United States Navy ) with the loss of all 88 crew.
I-64 Imperial Japanese Navy
World War II: The Kaidai IV-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south south east of Cape Ashizuri, Kyūshū (29°25′N 134°9′E / 29.417°N 134.150°E / 29.417; 134.150 USS Triton (United States Navy ) with the loss of all 81 hands.[ 95]
Peisander United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) off Nantucket Island , Massachusetts , United States (37°24′N 65°38′W / 37.400°N 65.633°W / 37.400; -65.633 U-653 Kriegsmarine ). Her 65 crew were rescued by USCGC General Greene (United States Coast Guard ).[ 205]
Ruth Lykes United States
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (16°37′N 82°27′W / 16.617°N 82.450°W / 16.617; -82.450 U-103 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of six of the 36 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Somerville Norway ).[ 206]
S 34 Kriegsmarine
World War II: The S 30 Type E-boat was severely damaged by coastal artillery off the harbour of Valletta , Malta . She was subsequently scuttled by a Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft of the Luftwaffe .[ 207]
SKR-21 Soviet Navy
World War II: The auxiliary guard ship was sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft at Iokanga . Four of her crew were killed. She was raised on 3 July 1944 and repaired, but was not recommissioned by the Soviet Navy.
San Victorio United Kingdom
World War II: The Empire Pym -type tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (11°40′N 62°33′W / 11.667°N 62.550°W / 11.667; -62.550 U-155 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 52 of the 53 people on board. She was on her maiden voyage. The survivor was rescued by USS Turquoise (United States Navy ).[ 208] [ 209]
Skottland Norway
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°06′N 67°20′W / 43.100°N 67.333°W / 43.100; -67.333 U-588 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of one of her 24 crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing vessel O. K. Service IV (Canada ).[ 210]
Tazan Maru Japan World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off the coast of French Indochina (6°22′N 108°36′E / 6.367°N 108.600°E / 6.367; 108.600 USS Skipjack (United States Navy ).[ 90] [ 211]
Thames Maru Japan World War II: The Daifuku Maru No. 1 -classcargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Shimonomisaki , Honshu (33°28′N 135°35′E / 33.467°N 135.583°E / 33.467; 135.583 USS Silversides (United States Navy ). She was beached to prevent sinking. She was refloated, repaired, and returned to service.[ 27] [ 212]
Tottori Maru Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Silversides (United States Navy ).[ 27]
No. 0137 Soviet Navy
The KM-2-class motor launch was lost on this date.[citation needed
18 May
19 May
20 May
21 May
List of shipwrecks: 21 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Clare United States
World War II : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Cuba (at 21°35′N 84°43′W / 21.583°N 84.717°W / 21.583; -84.717 U-103 Kriegsmarine ). All 40 crew survived, some reached land in their lifeboat , others were rescued from their liferafts by a Cuban Navy gunboat .[ 242]
Elizabeth United States
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south of Cape Corrientes , Cuba (21°35′N 84°48′W / 21.583°N 84.800°W / 21.583; -84.800 U-103 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of six of her 42 crew.[ 243]
Faja de Oro Mexico
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico at 23°30′N 84°24′W / 23.500°N 84.400°W / 23.500; -84.400 U-106 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of ten of her 31 crew.[ 244]
RFA Montenol
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
World War II: Convoy OS 28 : The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) east south east of Santa Maria Island , Azores , Portugal (36°41′N 22°45′W / 36.683°N 22.750°W / 36.683; -22.750 U-159 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of three of her 64 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Woodruff (Royal Navy ). RFA Montenol was scuttled by HMS Wellington (Royal Navy ).[ 245]
New Brunswick United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy OS 28 : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) east southeast of Santa Maria Island (36°53′N 22°55′W / 36.883°N 22.917°W / 36.883; -22.917 U-159 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of three of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by Inchanga United Kingdom ), HMS Totland , HMS Wellington , HMS Weston and HMS Woodruff (all Royal Navy ).[ 246]
Presidente Trujillo Dominican Republic
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Fort-de-France , Martinique (14°38′N 61°11′W / 14.633°N 61.183°W / 14.633; -61.183 U-156 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 24 of her 39 crew.[ 247]
Torondoc Canada
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Martinique (14°45′N 62°15′W / 14.750°N 62.250°W / 14.750; -62.250 U-69 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of all 22 crew.[ 248]
Troisdoc Canada
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (18°15′N 79°20′W / 18.250°N 79.333°W / 18.250; -79.333 U-558 Kriegsmarine ). All eighteen crew were rescued by USCGC Mohawk (United States Coast Guard ).[ 249]
22 May
23 May
24 May
25 May
26 May
27 May
List of shipwrecks: 27 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Alamar United States World War II : Convoy PQ 16 : The cargo ship was attacked and set afire 100 nautical miles (190 km) east of Bear Island , Norway by Heinkel He 111 or Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe . She was scuttled by HMS Trident (Royal Navy ). Her 45 crew survived.[ 280] [ 281]
Arctic Pioneer Royal Navy
World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in Cowes Roads, outside Portsmouth Harbour , Hampshire , by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of seventeen of her 33 crew.[ 282]
Athelknight United Kingdom
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (27°50′N 46°00′W / 27.833°N 46.000°W / 27.833; -46.000 U-172 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of nine of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by Empire Austen United Kingdom ) or reached land in their lifeboats .[ 283]
Empire Lawrence United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy PQ 16 : The CAM ship was bombed and sunk in the Barents Sea east of Bear Island by Luftwaffe aircraft.[ 284]
Empire Purcell United Kingdom
World War II: Convoy PQ 16 : The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Barents Sea (74°00′N 26°08′E / 74.000°N 26.133°E / 74.000; 26.133 [ 285] [ 286]
HMS Fitzroy
Royal Navy
World War II: The Hunt-class minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth , Norfolk with the loss of thirteen of her crew.[ 24] [ 287]
Hamlet Norway
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (28°25′N 91°00′W / 28.417°N 91.000°W / 28.417; -91.000 U-753 Kriegsmarine ). Her 36 crew survived.[ 288]
USAT Jack
United States Army
World War II: The Design 1093 ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) south west of Port Salut , Haiti (17°36′N 74°42′W / 17.600°N 74.700°W / 17.600; -74.700 U-558 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 37 of her 60 crew. Fourteen of the survivors were rescued by USS Grunion (United States Navy ).[ 289] [ 290]
K 12
United States
The scow sank 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) west of Cape Saint Elias , Territory of Alaska .[ 291]
Lowther Castle United Kingdom World War II: Convoy PQ 16 : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 60 nautical miles (110 km) east south east of Bear Island by Heinkel He 111 or Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of one of her 54 crew.[ 292] [ 293]
Mormacsul United States World War II: Convoy PQ 16 : The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off North Cape , Norway by Heinkel He 111 or Junkers Ju 888 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of three of her 48 crew. She was on a voyage from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a port in the northern part of the Soviet Union .[ 294] [ 295]
Polyphemus Netherlands
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 340 nautical miles (630 km) north east of Bermuda (38°12′N 63°22′W / 38.200°N 63.367°W / 38.200; -63.367 U-578 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of fifteen of the 75 people on board, but none of the survivors from Norland Norway ) that were on board. Survivors were rescued by Maria Amelia Portugal ) or reached land in their lifeboats.[ 233] [ 296]
28 May
29 May
List of shipwrecks: 29 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Allister United Kingdom
World War II : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 54 nautical miles (100 km) south of Grand Cayman (18°23′N 81°13′W / 18.383°N 81.217°W / 18.383; -81.217 U-504 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of fifteen of her 23 crew.[ 308]
Capo Arma Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 33°07′N 19°28′E / 33.117°N 19.467°E / 33.117; 19.467 HMS Turbulent (Royal Navy ).[ 27] [ 309]
Emanuele Pessagno Regia Marina
World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north-northwest of Benghazi , Libya , by the submarine HMS Turbulent (Royal Navy ).[ 27] [ 310]
Hudavendigar
Turkey
World War II: The sailing ship was sunk by ramming in the Black Sea east south east of Cape Igneada, Turkey (41°50′N 28°14′E / 41.833°N 28.233°E / 41.833; 28.233 ShCh-214 Soviet Navy ).[ 311]
Niels R. Finsen Denmark
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Ameland , Friesland , Netherlands.[ 27]
V1103 Nordkap Kriegsmarine
World War II: The Vorpostenboot [ 27]
Norman Prince United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of Saint Lucia (14°40′N 62°15′W / 14.667°N 62.250°W / 14.667; -62.250 U-156 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of sixteen of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by Angoulême (France ) and USCGC Unalga (United States Coast Guard ). Norman Prince was on a voyage from Liverpool , Lancashire to Saint Lucia .[ 312] [ 313]
Sperrbrecher 150 Viriato Kriegsmarine
World War II: The Sperrbrecher Dunkerque , Nord , France.[ 27]
Sulina Romania World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Odessa , Soviet Union (46°31′N 30°52′E / 46.517°N 30.867°E / 46.517; 30.867 A-3 Soviet Navy ).[ 314]
Tatsufuku Maru Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at the south west entrance to the Balabac Strait (7°33′N 116°18′E / 7.550°N 116.300°E / 7.550; 116.300 USS Seal and USS Swordfish (both United States Navy ).[ 27] [ 315]
U-568 Kriegsmarine
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Tobruk , Libya by HMS Eridge , HMS Hero and HMS Hurworth (all Royal Navy ). Her 47 crew survived.[ 316]
Western Head United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship (2,599t) was torpedoed and sunk in the Windward Passage 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of Guantánamo Bay , Cuba (19°57′N 74°18′W / 19.950°N 74.300°W / 19.950; -74.300 U-107 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of 24 of her 30 crew. Survivors were rescued by a United States Navy vessel.[ 317] [ 318]
30 May
List of shipwrecks: 30 May 1942
Ship
State
Description
Alcoa Shipper United States
World War II : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of Cape Charles, Virginia (37°49′N 65°15′W / 37.817°N 65.250°W / 37.817; -65.250 U-404 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of seven of her 32 crew. Survivors were rescued by Margrethe Bakke Norway ).[ 319]
Atuta Maru Imperial Japanese Army
World War II: Convoy No. 129: The Kamo Maru -class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (26°08′N 128°48′E / 26.133°N 128.800°E / 26.133; 128.800 USS Pompano (United States Navy ) and burned for three days before sinking 50 miles (80 km) east of Chenenzaki , Okinawa on 3 June. Thirty-seven passengers and 39 of her crew were killed.[ 274] [ 320] [ 321]
Baghdad Norway
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (14°15′N 54°30′W / 14.250°N 54.500°W / 14.250; -54.500 U-155 Kriegsmarine ) with the loss of nine of her 30 crew.[ 322]
British Loyalty United Kingdom
World War II: The tanker (6,993 t) was torpedoed and sunk at Diego Suarez , Madagascar by the midget submarine M-20b (Imperial Japanese Navy ) with the loss of five crew and one gunner. She was salvaged in December 1942, repaired and used as a hulk at Addu Atoll , Maldives from March 1943 until the end of the war. She was scuttled there on 15 January 1946.[ 323] [ 324]
Empire Guidon United Kingdom
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk south of the Mozambique Channel (30°10′S 33°50′E / 30.167°S 33.833°E / -30.167; 33.833 U-504 Kriegsmarine ).[ 325]
George Clymer United States
World War II: The Liberty ship became disabled with engine trouble 600 miles (970 km) south west of Ascension Island . On 6 June, she was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by a motor torpedo boat launched from Michel Kriegsmarine ). She was scuttled at 14°32′S 20°31′W / 14.533°S 20.517°W / -14.533; -20.517 HMS Alcantara (Royal Navy ) on 7 June.[ 229]
Orkan Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Greifswald .[ 27]
St. Angelo United Kingdom
World War II: The Admiralty tug was sunk after hitting a mine off Grand Harbour , Malta .[ 326]
Sperrbrecher 166 Schirmeck Kriegsmarine
The Sperrbrecher Obra Kriegsmarine ).
Värmdö Sweden
World War II: The ore carrier was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Den Helder , North Holland , Netherlands by aircraft of Coastal Command , Royal Air Force with the loss of seven lives.[ 27] [ 327]
Unnamed
China World War II: The junk was sunk by machine gun and rifle fire off Puqi , Yuet Ching Bay by Unkai Maru No. 10 Imperial Japanese Navy ).[ 328]
31 May
Unknown date
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ISBN 1-86176-023-X ^ "Emanuele Pessagno (6109114)" Miramar Ship Index . Retrieved 4 May 2014 .^ a b "ShCh-214 of the soviet Navy" . Uboat. Retrieved 29 May 2014 .^ "Norman Prince" . Uboat. Retrieved 29 February 2012 .^ Mitchell, WH; Sawyer, LA (1990). The Empire Ships (Second ed.). London, New York, Hamburg, Hong Kong: Lloyd's of London Press Ltd. p. 378. ISBN 1-85044-275-4 ^ "A-3 of the Soviet Navy" . Uboat. Retrieved 7 August 2014 .^ "Seal" . Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships Navy Department , Naval History and Heritage Command . Retrieved 14 April 2008 .^ "U-568" . Uboat. Retrieved 9 April 2012 .^ "Western Head" . uboat.net. Retrieved 29 July 2024 .^ "Western Head" . www.wartimeheritage.com. Retrieved 29 July 2024 .^ "Alcoa Shipper" . Uboat. 21 March 2011.^ "Atsuta Maru" . www.combinedfleet.com. Retrieved 8 February 2022 .^ Jordan, Roger (1999). The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 . London: Chatham publishing. p. 540. ISBN 1-86176-023-X ^ "M/S Baghdad" . Warsailors. Retrieved 8 January 2012 .^ "British Loyalty" . uboat.net. Retrieved 18 October 2024 .^ "Japanses Midget submarines at Madagascar" . www.combinedfleet.com. Retrieved 18 October 2024 .^ Mitchell, WH; Sawyer, LA (1990). The Empire Ships (Second ed.). London, New York, Hamburg, Hong Kong: Lloyd's of London Press Ltd. p. 62. ISBN 1-85044-275-4 ^ "St. Angelo Admiralty Tug" . Subway Dive Centre . Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2014 .^ "Swedish WWII losses" . konditori100.se. Retrieved 21 October 2019 .^ "Auxiliary transports" . www.combinedfleet.com. Retrieved 1 October 2022 .^ Mitchell, WH; Sawyer, LA (1990). The Empire Ships (Second ed.). London, New York, Hamburg, Hong Kong: Lloyd's of London Press Ltd. p. 144. ISBN 1-85044-275-4 ^ "Fred W. Green" . Uboat. Retrieved 27 March 2012 .^ Mitchell, WH; Sawyer, LA (1990). The Empire Ships (Second ed.). London, New York, Hamburg, Hong Kong: Lloyd's of London Press Ltd. p. 417. ISBN 1-85044-275-4 ^ Jordan, Roger (1999). The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 . London: Chatham publishing. p. 532. ISBN 1-86176-023-X ^ "Liverpool Packet" . Uboat. Retrieved 24 March 2012 .^ "Midget Submarines at Diego Suarez, Madagascar 1942" . Combinedfleet.com. Retrieved 17 March 2023 .^ "Midget Submarines at Diego Suarez, Madagascar 1942" . Combinedfleet.com. Retrieved 17 March 2023 .^ "Midget Submarines at Sydney, Australia 1942" . Combinedfleet.com. Retrieved 29 May 2014 .^ "Convoy HX 188" . Warsailors. Retrieved 17 May 2012 .
Shipwrecks 1939–45, by month
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