The list of shipwrecks in January 1916 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during January 1916.
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References |
1 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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HMAT A2 Geelong | ![]() |
World War I: The troopship sank without loss of life after colliding with the store ship Bonvilston (![]() |
Glengyle | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 240 nautical miles (440 km) east by south of Malta (35°19′N 19°04′E / 35.317°N 19.067°E) by SM U-34 (![]() |
Janet | ![]() |
The lifeboat capsized in the Bristol Channel off Oxwich, Glamorgan with the loss of two of her crew. The Port Eynon lifeboat station was subsequently closed as a result of the accident.[5] |
Sandol | ![]() |
The barque was run into by Huelva (![]() |
2 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Mediator | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[7] |
Moltke | ![]() |
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Salaminia | ![]() |
The cargo ship caught fire in the Strait of Gibraltar and was abandoned by her crew.[6] |
Scot | ![]() |
The Thames barge foundered in The Swale at the eastern end of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. Her crew survived.[6] |
Spica | ![]() |
The schooner was driven ashore on the Farne Islands, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Her crew were rescued.[6] |
Teheran | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with Marietta Costanzo in the Strait of Gibraltar and sank. Her crew survived.[6] |
3 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Geelong | ![]() |
The ship collided with another vessel and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.[8] |
4 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Coquet | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) east of Malta (35°34′N 18°22′E / 35.567°N 18.367°E) by SM U-34 (![]() |
Forest City | ![]() |
The 224.8-foot (68.5 m) four-masted schooner burned at San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was sold, rebuilt, and returned to service with the name Charles E. Dunlap.[10][11] |
Leto | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea 0.5 nautical miles (930 m) off the Galloper Lightship (![]() |
5 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Fridtjof Nansen | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-10 (![]() ![]() |
Hartney W. | ![]() |
The schooner went ashore on Quinnepeag Rock near New London, Connecticut.[14] |
Kanawha | ![]() |
The passenger steamer struck a light tower of Dam 19 near Little Hocking, Ohio that was submerged by flooding of the Ohio River. She flooded but remained afloat drifting down river two miles (3.2 km), grounding on Newberry Island. At that time many survivors were rescued by a United States Army Corps of Engineers boat. She drifted off the island, capsized, and went another two miles to Mustafa Island where she remained. 5 crew and 11 passengers were killed, 45 survived.[15][16][17] |
Winnegance | ![]() |
The schooner went ashore on Quinnepeag Rock near New London, Connecticut.[14] |
6 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Australian Transport | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground on Samasana Island, Formosa. She was refloated in early February.[18] |
HMT Courtier | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-6 (![]() |
HMS E17 | ![]() |
The E-class submarine was wrecked in the North Sea off Texel, North Holland, Netherlands. Her crew were rescued by HNLMS Noordbrabant (![]() |
HMY Hersilia | ![]() |
The naval yacht was lost in Loch Torridon.[20][21] |
HMS King Edward VII | ![]() |
![]() World War I: The King Edward VII-class battleship struck a mine in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Wrath, Sutherland and sank with the loss of one of her 777 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Fortune, HMS Marne, HMS Musketeer and HMS Nessus (all |
Winchester | ![]() |
The schooner went ashore off Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island.[14] |
7 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Euterpe | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship passed Great Yarmouth and disappeared on a voyage from Huelva, Spain for Middlesbrough, England; believed to have struck a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of her crew of 19.[4][22] |
Portsmouth | ![]() |
The whaleback barge went ashore in the harbor at New London, Connecticut.[14] |
8 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Citta di Palermo | ![]() |
World War I: The troopship struck a mine placed by SM UC-14 (![]() |
HMT Freuchny | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-14 (![]() |
HMT Morning Star | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-14 (![]() |
10 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Kate Davenport | ![]() |
After ice broke her anchor chain, the 1,170-ton bark was blown ashore and wrecked at Anchor Point, Territory of Alaska.[26] |
Nostra Signora delle Vigne | ![]() |
The brig collided with Pelion (![]() |
11 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Corbridge | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain by SMS Möwe (![]() |
Farringford | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of Cape Finisterre by SMS Möwe (![]() |
12 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Algerian | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) south west of The Needles, Isle of Wight (50°46′N 1°20′W / 50.767°N 1.333°W). Her crew survived.[28] |
Haofru | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground on the Middle Haisbro' Sands, in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk, United Kingdom. She broke in two the next day with the loss of thirteen of her fourteen crew. The survivor was rescued by the Cromer Lifeboat.[29] |
Prudentia | ![]() |
The tanker collided with Hermione (![]() ![]() |
Traquair | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off Dover, Kent. Her crew survived.[32] |
13 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Albion II | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-5 (![]() |
Author | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 225 nautical miles (417 km) west of Lisbon, Portugal by SMS Möwe (![]() |
Dromonby | ![]() |
World War I: The collier was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 220 nautical miles (410 km) west of Lisbon by SMS Möwe (![]() |
Maashaven | ![]() |
The cargo ship struck a mine in the North Sea west of the Galloper Lightship (![]() ![]() |
HMT Rosy Morn | ![]() |
World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by Cruiser Stralsund and Straßburg and sank in the North Sea.[35] |
Trader | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 225 nautical miles (417 km) west of Lisbon by SMS Möwe (![]() |
14 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Catahlot | ![]() |
The whaler was driven ashore at Trinity Harbour, Newfoundland and sank.[36] |
Parklands | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground at Kilnsea, Yorkshire. She was refloated on 24 January.[37] |
15 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Ariadne | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) east by north of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal by SMS Möwe (![]() |
USS E-2 | ![]() |
The E-class submarine sank at Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York City following a battery explosion with the loss of four of her crew. Subsequently refloated, repaired and returned to service. |
HMT Everard | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[20] |
16 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Clan Mactavish | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south by west of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal by SMS Möwe (![]() |
Edison | ![]() |
The 26-ton motor halibut schooner was wrecked at Cape Decision (56°00′10″N 134°08′00″W / 56.00278°N 134.13333°W) in the Alexander Archipelago in Southeast Alaska during a gale with the loss of her entire crew of five.[38] |
Larchwood | ![]() |
The collier collided with Argus (![]() |
Leelite | ![]() |
The cargo ship was driven ashore at Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex. Her crew were rescued.[36] |
17 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Fulmar | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[20] |
Sutherland | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 192 nautical miles (356 km) south east by south of Malta (34°43′N 18°03′E / 34.717°N 18.050°E by SM U-35 (![]() |
Varulv | ![]() |
The cargo ship foundered in the North Sea. Twelve crew were rescued by Stegelborg (![]() |
18 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Auvergne | ![]() |
World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine placed by SM UC-3 (![]() |
Evelyn | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south east by east of Lowestoft, Suffolk by an Imperial German Navy submarine.[43] |
Flora M. | ![]() |
The schooner struck Latimers Reef near Stonington, Connecticut.[14] |
Foam Crest | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south east by east of Lowestoft by an Imperial German Navy submarine.[43] |
Marere | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 236 nautical miles (437 km) east of Malta (35°51′N 19°07′E / 35.850°N 19.117°E) by SM U-35 (![]() |
HMS H6 | ![]() |
World War I: The H-class submarine ran aground on Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, Netherlands. She was subsequently interned and later sold to the Dutch, entering service in 1917 as O-8. |
Onward Ho | ![]() |
The 323-ton, 143-foot (43.6 m) steam halibut trawler was last seen suffering heavily from icing on her deck and in her rigging in a gale in the Gulf of Alaska off Cape Fairweather (55°17′N 132°04′W / 55.283°N 132.067°W) in Southeast Alaska. She presumably became top-heavy and capsized and sank in the storm. Her entire crew of 34 perished.[45][46] |
Rijndam | ![]() |
World War I: The ocean liner struck a mine and was damaged in the Thames Estuary.[47] |
Scotia | ![]() |
The barque caught fire in the Bristol Channel off Sully Island, Glamorgan and was burnt out. |
Sunshine | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 28 nautical miles (52 km) south east of Lowestoft by an Imperial German Navy submarine.[43] |
19 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Leoville | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of the Kentish Knock Lightship (![]() |
20 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Edinburgh | ![]() |
World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 700 nautical miles (1,300 km) west south west of São Vicente, Cape Verde Islands, Portugal by SMS Möwe (![]() |
Trematon | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 180 nautical miles (330 km) east by south of Malta (35°24′N 18°09′E / 35.400°N 18.150°E) by SM U-35 (![]() |
21 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Apollo | ![]() |
World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south south west of the Galloper Lightship (![]() |
22 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Hyak | ![]() |
The launch was lost in a wind storm at Ellamar, Territory of Alaska.[51] |
Norseman | ![]() |
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23 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Pollentia | ![]() |
The passenger ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean. Her crew were rescued by Giuseppe Verdi (![]() |
26 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Chance | ![]() |
The naval trawler was lost on this date.[20] |
HMS TB 13 | ![]() |
The torpedo boat collided with another vessel and sank in the North Sea.[53] |
27 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Aberdeen | ![]() |
The garbage steamer sank in a gale off Oakland, California. Lost with all eight hands.[54] |
Crystal | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south east of Southwold, Suffolk by SM UB-6 (![]() |
29 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Aberdeen | ![]() |
The steam cargo ship was driven ashore at San Francisco, California and was a wrecked with the loss of all hands.[56] |
Marian | ![]() |
The tug was run into and sunk at Baltimore, Maryland by Vedamore (![]() |
30 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Maasdijk | ![]() |
World War I: The cargo ship struck a naval mine and sank in the English Channel off the Kentish Knock Lightship (![]() |
31 January
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Arthur William | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea south east of Lowestoft, Suffolk by SM UB-17 (![]() |
Hilda | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) east by south of Aldeburgh, Suffolk by SM UB-17 (![]() |
HMML 19 | ![]() |
The motor launch was lost on this date.[7] |
Marguerite | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft by SM UB-17 (![]() |
Radium | ![]() |
World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south east by south of Lowestoft by SM UB-17 (![]() |
Unknown date
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Chasehill | ![]() |
The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 40°N 62°W / 40°N 62°W). Her crew were rescued by Mar Adriatico (![]() |
Frederick | ![]() |
The steamer left Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, on 18 January and disappeared. A bottle with nine messages from her crew washed ashore in the Orkney Islands in February indicating the ship sank in the Atlantic Ocean on 27 January. Lost with all 33 crew.[62][63][64] |
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