The list of shipwrecks in September 1940 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during September 1940.
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1 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Efploia | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 205: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (55°27′N 13°17′W / 55.450°N 13.283°W) by U-101 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Ivanhoe | ![]() |
World War II: Texel Disaster: The I-class destroyer struck a mine in the North Sea, off the Frisian Islands, Netherlands and was severely damaged. She was scuttled by HMS Kelvin (![]() ![]() |
MAS 536 | ![]() |
World War II: The motor torpedo boat was rammed and sunk by HMS Ilex (![]() |
HMML Mesme | ![]() |
The motor launch was in collision with HMS Sunfish (![]() |
HMT Royalo | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in Mount's Bay off Penzance, Cornwall with the loss of seven crew.[1][4] |
Sancte Michel | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Brest, Finistère by HMS Tigris (![]() |
2 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Bibury | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland (55°14′N 16°40′W / 55.233°N 16.667°W) by U-46 (![]() |
Cymbeline | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Cape Verde Islands (27°55′N 36°01′W / 27.917°N 36.017°W) by Widder (![]() |
Legatus | ![]() |
The sailing ship ran aground in the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia and was wrecked.[9] |
Pionier | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea north east of Skagen, Denmark (57°50′N 10°46′E / 57.833°N 10.767°E) by HMS Sturgeon (![]() |
Scalaria | ![]() |
The sailing ship sank in the Pacific Ocean off Wyndham, Western Australia.[12] |
Thornlea | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 206: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Donegal, Ireland (55°14′N 16°40′W / 55.233°N 16.667°W) by U-46 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
UJ-121 Jochen | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium.[1][16] |
Ville de Mons | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°20′N 12°00′W / 58.333°N 12.000°W) by U-47 (![]() |
3 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Anna Sofie | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Haugesund by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.[18] |
Coraline | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground at Point Kialla, New South Wales and was wrecked. One of her seven crew was killed.[19] |
Philotis | ![]() |
The coaster collided with another vessel and sank off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.[20] |
Mars | ![]() |
The decoy ship was sunk on this date. |
Kurmark | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship, ex-Tropic Sea (![]() ![]() ![]() |
U-57 | ![]() |
The Type IIC submarine collided with Rona (![]() |
Ulva | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (55°45′N 11°45′W / 55.750°N 11.750°W) by U-60 (![]() |
4 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Corbrook | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 271: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Happisburgh, Norfolk by S 21 (![]() |
Fulham V | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 271: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk by S 22 (![]() |
Joseph Swan | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 271:[1] The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea north east of Winterton-on-Sea by S 18 (![]() |
Lairdscastle | ![]() |
The passenger ship (1,945t) collided with Vernon City (![]() |
Luimneach | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (47°50′N 9°12′W / 47.833°N 9.200°W) by U-46 (![]() |
MAS 537 | ![]() |
World War II: The MAS 526-class MAS boat was sunk in the Aegean Sea by HMAS Sydney (![]() ![]() |
New Lambton | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 271: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Happisburgh by S 21 (![]() |
Nieuwland | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 271: The collier as torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Winterton-on-Sea by S 18 (![]() |
Olympic II | ![]() |
The fishing barge was sunk in 100 feet (30 m) of water when rammed in fog by Sakito Maru (![]() |
HMS Saucy | ![]() |
World War II: The naval tug struck a mine in the Firth of Forth off Inchkeith, Fife and sank with the loss of all 26 crew.[1][36][37] |
Titan | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OA 207: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west of Rockall, Inverness-shire (58°14′N 15°50′W / 58.233°N 15.833°W) by U-47 (![]() ![]() |
5 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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V 201 Gebrüder Kähler | ![]() |
World War II: The vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Dunkerque, Nord, France.[1][16][39] |
V 403 Deutschland | ![]() |
World War II: The vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Westerschelde off Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands.[1][16][40] |
6 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Atlas | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy BN 4: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Red Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) north of Jabal al-Tair Island (15°10′N 41°50′E / 15.167°N 41.833°E) by Guglielmotti (![]() |
HMS Godetia | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OA 207: The Flower-class corvette collided with Marsa (![]() |
O. C. | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank off the Terningen Lighthouse with the loss of five of her seven crew.[42] |
St. Glen | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 44A: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea south east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire (57°25′N 1°45′W / 57.417°N 1.750°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of three of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Sandwich (![]() |
7 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Abbekerk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at London, United Kingdom during a Luftwaffe air raid. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.[45] |
HMT Abronia | ![]() |
The naval trawler foundered in the River Thames with the loss of five of her crew.[1] |
Gro | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom (58°30′N 16°10′W / 58.500°N 16.167°W) by U-47 (![]() ![]() |
Beckton | ![]() |
World War II: The tug (45 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Beckton Gas Works, London in a Luftwaffe air raid.[1] |
HMS Inanda | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean boarding vessel was bombed and sunk in the Royal Albert Dock, London during a Luftwaffe air raid. She was later salvaged, rebuilt as a cargo ship and entered service as Empire Explorer.[47] |
HMS Inkosi | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean boarding vessel was bombed and sunk in the Royal Albert Dock during a Luftwaffe air raid. She was later salvaged, rebuilt as a cargo ship and entered service as Empire Chivalry.[47] |
José de Larrinaga | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (58°30′N 16°10′W / 58.500°N 16.167°W) by U-47 (![]() |
Neptunian | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (58°27′N 17°17′W / 58.450°N 17.283°W) by U-47 (![]() |
Niendorf | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Calais, France.[1][50] |
HMY Rhodora | ![]() |
The armed yacht collided with Ngatira (![]() |
Salacon | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler (211 GRT, 1905) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 5.3 nautical miles (9.8 km) south east of Spurn Point, Yorkshire with the loss of eight of her twelve crew.[1][51] |
Stad Alkmaar | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 273: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea east of Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom (52°25′N 2°02′E / 52.417°N 2.033°E) by the E-boats S-33 and S-36 (both ![]() |
8 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Antonios Chandris | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the South Atlantic (11°25′N 34°10′W / 11.417°N 34.167°W) by Widder (![]() |
Emma | ![]() |
The fishing vessel was destroyed by fire in Tiedeman Slough (60°25′N 145°28′W / 60.417°N 145.467°W) on the south-central coast of the Territory of Alaska. The only person aboard survived.[55] |
9 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Alfred Colebrook | ![]() |
World War II The drifter was sunk as a blockship at Richborough, Kent.[1] |
Anna | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set afire and sunk in Russia Dock, Surrey Docks, London, United Kingdom during a Luftwaffe air raid.[56][47] |
Athelking | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (21°52′S 67°20′E / 21.867°S 67.333°E) by Atlantis (![]() |
Baronesa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft in the Port of London,[47] after sustaining damage a few days earlier an attack by German E-boats in the North Sea as part of convoy FS 271. |
HMT Dervish | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank off the mouth of the Humber with the loss of four of her fifteen crew.[58] |
Harvest Moon | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was sunk as a blockship at Richborough.[1] |
John Baptish | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank south of the Conningbeg Lightship (![]() |
Mardinian | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Barra, Outer Hebrides (56°37′N 9°00′W / 56.617°N 9.000°W) by U-28 (![]() ![]() |
Minnie de Larrinaga | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set on fire and sunk whilst docked at London. She was declared a constructive total loss and subsequently sunk as a blockship at Dover, Kent on 5 February 1941.[1][63][47] |
Possidon | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland (56°43′N 9°16′W / 56.717°N 9.267°W) by U-47 (![]() ![]() |
RFA War Sepoy | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was scuttled as a blockship at Dover. The wreck was dispersed by explosives in 1964.[65] |
10 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Benarty | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (18°32′S 70°07′E / 18.533°S 70.117°E) by Atlantis (![]() |
Eli | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) off the Skerryvore Lighthouse, Argyllshire, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two of her 30 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Royal Navy trawler.[1][67] |
11 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Albionic | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south south east of Rockall, Inverness-shire by U-99 (![]() |
HMT Beathwood | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Montrose, Angus.[71] |
Escaut | ![]() |
The tug sank off the French coast.[72] |
H 42 Cordoba | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France, and was beached. She was subsequently taken in to Le Havre and laid up. She was scuttled in September 1944.[1][73][74] |
Harpenden | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OA 210: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-28 (![]() |
Maas | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OA 210: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (55°34′N 15°56′W / 55.567°N 15.933°W) by U-28 (![]() |
Respondo | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler departed from Milford Haven for the fishing grounds with a crew of eleven men and was never seen again, being lost with all hands. She might have been sunk by German aircraft in the next few days.[77] |
Umtali | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft.[47] |
12 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Benavon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean south east of Madagascar (25°20′S 52°17′E / 25.333°S 52.283°E) by Pinguin (![]() |
Gothic | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker struck a mine in the Humber Estuary and sank south east of Spurn Head, Yorkshire with the loss of twelve of her 24 crew.[1][79] |
HMS Salvage King | ![]() |
The tug ran aground off Duncansby Head, Caithness. She was declared a total loss.[1][80] |
13 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Cassidaigne | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea west of San Pietro Island. Sardinia, Italy.[1][81] |
Ginette Le Borgne | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sardinia.[1] |
M-1306 Hermann Krone | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Skaggerak off Hanstholm, Denmark.[1][82] |
Protesilaus | ![]() |
World War II: The blockship was under tow from ST Empire Henchman (![]() ![]() ![]() |
T-104 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland.[16] |
UJ-173 Hinrich Wesselhöft | ![]() |
The naval trawler / submarine chaser ran aground in Hardangerfjord, Norway. She was taken in tow but sank the next day.[16] |
14 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Bøfjord | ![]() |
The naval trawler caught fire, exploded and sank at Kristiansund, Norway with the loss of four of her ten crew.[84] |
Flandre | ![]() |
World War II: The ocean liner struck a mine, broke in two and sank in the Bay of Biscay south of La Rochelle, Charente-Inférieure.[85][86] |
Saint Agnes | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Portugal (41°27′N 51°50′W / 41.450°N 51.833°W) by Emo (![]() |
15 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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A 30 Rolandseck | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was sunk in a Allied air raid on Antwerp, Belgium. She was refloated, repaired and returned to service.[88] |
Alexandros | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 3: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom (56°50′N 15°04′W / 56.833°N 15.067°W) by U-48 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Dundee | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 3: The Shoreham-class sloop was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (56°45′N 14°14′W / 56.750°N 14.233°W by U-48 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Empire Volunteer | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (56°43′N 15°17′W / 56.717°N 15.283°W) by U-48 (![]() ![]() |
Halland | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) east of Dunbar. East Lothian, United Kingdom with the loss of seventeen of her crew.[89][93] |
Hird | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 70 The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to a cargo fire on 10 September. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Rockall, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom (58°00′N 12°20′W / 58.000°N 12.333°W) by U-65 (![]() ![]() |
Kenordoc | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 3: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was shelled and sunk 44 nautical miles (81 km) west of Rockall by U-99 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Nailsea River | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Montrose, Angus (56°41′N 2°05′W / 56.683°N 2.083°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[98][99] |
16 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Aska | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was bombed and set afire in the Irish Sea off Rathlin Island, County Antrim (55°15′N 5°55′W / 55.250°N 5.917°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 30 of the 644 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Jason (![]() |
Bibury | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of the Cape Verde Islands by a German auxiliary cruiser with the loss of all 39 crew.[102] |
City of Mobile | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea off Portaferry, County Down (54°18′30″N 5°16′30″W / 54.30833°N 5.27500°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her 76 crew were rescued.[89][103][104] |
Incemore | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground at Heath Point, Anticosti Island, Quebec, Canada and was wrecked.[105][106] |
Lotos | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 3: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north east Rockall, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom. Her seventeen crew survived.[89][107] |
Poitiers | ![]() |
World War II: The supply ship was intercepted and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Dakar, French West Africa by HMS Cumberland (![]() |
Stad Schiedam | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship suffered an internal explosion and sank in the Caribbean Sea. Explosion probably caused by a bomb placed on board. Twelve crew survived.[109] |
17 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Aquilone | ![]() |
World War II: The Turbine-class destroyer hit two mines laid just outside the Benghazi harbor, Libya by Fairey Swordfish aircraft from 819 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Illustrious (![]() |
Borea | ![]() |
World War II: The Turbine-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in Benghazi harbor by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Illustrious (![]() |
Cabo Tortosa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Oporto, Portugal by Alpino Bagnolini (![]() ![]() |
Crown Arun | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 71: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Rockall, Inverness-shire (58°02′N 14°18′W / 58.033°N 14.300°W) by U-99 (![]() ![]() |
Gloriastella | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Benghazi by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Illustrious (![]() |
Hild | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground in a gale at Petite-Vallée, Quebec, Canada. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Petite-Valée. She was declared a total loss.[14][115] |
Kalliopi S. | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north east of Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland, by aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe and was abandoned. Her crew survived. The wreck came ashore at Sheephaven Bay and broke in two. She was declared a total loss.[89][116][117] |
LAZ-47 | ![]() |
The M-class minesweeper struck the wreck of the blockship Jan Pieterszoon Coen (![]() |
Maria Eugenia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Benghazi by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Illustrious (![]() |
HMS Sussex | ![]() |
World War II: The County-class cruiser was bombed and sunk at Glasgow, Renfrewshire with the loss of three of her crew. She was subsequently refloated, repaired and returned to service.[89] |
Tregenna | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 71: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (58°22′N 15°42′W / 58.367°N 15.700°W) by U-65 (![]() |
V 304 Breslau | ![]() |
The vorpostenbootwas wrecked at the entrance to the Noordzeekanaal near IJmuiden with the loss of four of her crew. |
City of Benares | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 213: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°48′N 21°15′W / 56.800°N 21.250°W) by U-48 (![]() ![]() |
18 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Admiral Day | ![]() |
The cargo ship was driven ashore and wrecked on Canton Island, Gilbert and Ellice Islands.[121] |
Dunkerquois | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed in the English Channel. She sprang a leak and was beached at Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France. She was bombed and sunk by British aircraft in December. Refloated in March 1944 and scrapped in 1945.[122] |
Johann Blumenthal | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Manche, France by Bristol Blenheim aircraft of the Royal Air Force. Survivors were rescued by Lody (![]() |
Magdalena | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SC 3: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (57°20′N 20°16′W / 57.333°N 20.267°W) by U-48 (![]() |
Marina | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 213: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°46′N 21°15′W / 56.767°N 21.250°W) by U-48 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Minas Prince | ![]() |
The schooner foundered off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (43°14′N 67°35′W / 43.233°N 67.583°W).[127][128] |
19 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Almirante Jose De Carranza | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 16 nautical miles (30 km) off Cape Villano by Guglielmo Marconi (![]() |
T3 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type 35 torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France by Royal Air Force aircraft with the loss of nine of her 21 crew. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[89] |
Shelbrit 1 | ![]() |
World War II: The coastal tanker struck a mine, caught fire and sank in the Moray Firth (57°39′N 3°56′W / 57.650°N 3.933°W) with the loss of all 21 crew.[89][131] |
20 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Boka | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 216: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 52 nautical miles (96 km) north of Rathlin Island, County Antrim (55°54′N 7°24′W / 55.900°N 7.400°W) by U-138 (![]() ![]() |
City of Simla | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 216: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of County Donegal, Ireland (55°55′N 8°20′W / 55.917°N 8.333°W) by U-138 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Commissaire Ramel | ![]() |
World War II: The passenger ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (28°25′S 74°27′E / 28.417°S 74.450°E) by Atlantis (![]() |
Innisdhu | ![]() |
World War II: The drifter struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary with the loss of all four crew.[89] |
Java | ![]() |
The hulk was sunk at Genoa in a training exercise for frogmen. |
New Sevilla | ![]() |
World War II: The whale factory ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Islay, Outer Hebrides (55°48′N 7°22′W / 55.800°N 7.367°W) by U-138 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Trito | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel south west of the Isle of Portland, Dorset, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft. Only three of her crew survived.[89][138] |
21 September
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Baron Blythswood | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland by U-99 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Blairangus | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (55°18′N 22°21′W / 55.300°N 22.350°W) by U-48 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Broompark | ![]() |
Workd War II: Convoy HX 72:The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged approximately 350 nautical miles (650 km) west of Ireland (55°08′N 18°30′W / 55.133°N 18.500°W) by U-48 (![]() |
Canonesa | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°55′N 18°25′W / 54.917°N 18.417°W) by U-100 (![]() ![]() |
Dalcairn | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk west of Ireland (55°00′N 19°00′W / 55.000°N 19.000°W) by U-100 (![]() ![]() |
Elmbank | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°20′N 22°30′W / 55.333°N 22.500°W) by U-47 and U-99 (both ![]() ![]() |
Empire Adventure | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 216: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged off Rathlin Island, County Antrim (55°11′N 11°30′W / 55.183°N 11.500°W) by U-138 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Empire Airman | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (54°00′N 18°00′W / 54.000°N 18.000°W) by U-100 (![]() ![]() |
Imogene | ![]() |
The sailing ship ran aground on the east coast of Nova Scotia and was wrecked.[150] |
Invershannon | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 72: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 480 nautical miles (890 km) west of Bloody Foreland, County Donegal, Ireland (55°40′N 22°04′W / 55.667°N 22.067°W) by U-99 (![]() ![]() |
Torinia | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 72: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°55′N 18°17′W / 54.917°N 18.283°W) by U-100 (![]() ![]() |
22 September
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Apex No. 18 | ![]() |
The scow was destroyed by fire in Seal Cove (55°11′N 131°43′W / 55.183°N 131.717°W) on the coast of Dall Island in the Alexander Archipelago, Territory of Alaska. The only person aboard survived.[153] |
Frederick S. Fales | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 72: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Donegal, Ireland (55°30′N 13°40′W / 55.500°N 13.667°W) by U-100 (![]() ![]() |
M-1604 Österreich | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper either struck two mines and sank off Penmarc'h, Finistère, France,[16] or was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Hook of Holland, South Holland, Netherlands.[89] |
Palestro | ![]() |
World War II: The Palestro-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea west of Durazzo, Albania by HMS Osiris (![]() |
Provvidenza | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Ischia by HMS Truant (![]() |
Scholar | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides (55°11′N 17°55′W / 55.183°N 17.917°W) by U-100 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Simla | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (55°11′N 17°58′W / 55.183°N 17.967°W) by U-100 (![]() ![]() |
Sperrbrecher 2 Athen | ![]() |
World War II: The Sperrbrecher was severely damaged by an aerial mine at Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France and was beached. She was later salvaged and put into service as a cargo ship.[16] |
Tirranna | ![]() |
World War II: The captured Norwegian cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gironde Estuary by HMS Tuna (![]() ![]() |
Union Jack | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) north west by north of the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides (59°50′N 7°40′W / 59.833°N 7.667°W by U-31 (![]() |
23 September
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Heimdal | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) north west of Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands by HMS H49 (![]() |
L'Audacieux | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Dakar: The destroyer was shelled and damaged by HMAS Australia (![]() |
Persée | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Dakar: The Redoutable-class submarine was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Dakar, Senegal by HMS Dragon, HMS Foresight, and HMS Inglefield (all ![]() |
Stad Maastricht | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed by S-59 (![]() |
Tacoma | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Dakar: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Dakar by a British warship with the loss of six of her 30 crew. She was beached.[89][167][168] |
24 September
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Ajax | ![]() |
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Bass Rock | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing trawler was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 23 nautical miles (43 km) south by west of Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four of her crew.[89][169] |
Continental Coaster | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Happisburgh, Norfolk (52°59′N 2°10′E / 52.983°N 2.167°E) by S-30 (![]() |
HMT Loch Inver | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex with the loss of 15 of her crew.[89] |
HMS MTB 15 | ![]() |
World War II: The BPB 60-foot type motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of North Foreland, Kent.[89][171] |
Ostmark | ![]() |
World War II: The seaplane tender was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Inférieure, France (47°01′N 3°02′W / 47.017°N 3.033°W) by HMS Tuna (![]() |
HMS Wellesley | ![]() |
World War II: The Black Prince-class ship of the line was bombed and sunk in the River Thames during a Luftwaffe air raid.[173] |
25 September
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Eurymedon | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 217: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (53°34′N 20°23′W / 53.567°N 20.383°W) by U-29 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Mabriton | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°12′N 23°00′W / 56.200°N 23.000°W) by U-32 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Resolution | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of Dakar: The Revenge-class battleship was torpedoed and severely damaged by Bévéziers (![]() |
Rina Croce | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Brindisi.[180] |
HMT Stella Sirius | ![]() |
World War II: The anti-submarine trawler was bombed and sunk at Gibraltar by Vichy French Air Force aircraft with the loss of twelve of her crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Arctic Ranger (![]() |
Sulairia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (53°43′N 20°10′W / 53.717°N 20.167°W) by U-43) (![]() ![]() |
HMT White Daisy | ![]() |
The naval trawler foundered in the North Sea east of the Shetland Islands.[183] |
26 September
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Asgerd | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was either torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom (56°34′N 9°10′W / 56.567°N 9.167°W) by U-137 (![]() |
Ashantian | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (55°10′N 11°00′W / 55.167°N 11.000°W) by U-137 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Coast Wings | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 43: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by U-46 (![]() |
Corrientes | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) west of Achill Head, County Mayo, Ireland (53°49′N 24°19′W / 53.817°N 24.317°W) by U-32 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Darcoila | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 216: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (53°27′N 24°55′W / 53.450°N 24.917°W) by U-32 (![]() |
Kosmos | ![]() |
World War II: The whale oil tanker was captured and scuttled in the South Atlantic (00°30′S 32°06′W / 0.500°S 32.100°W) by Thor (![]() |
Manchester Brigade | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 218: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of County Mayo, Ireland (54°53′N 10°22′W / 54.883°N 10.367°W) by U-137 (![]() ![]() |
Port Denison | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OA 220: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) north east of Peterhead Aberdeenshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She sank the next day 7 nautical miles (13 km) west of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire with the loss of sixteen of her 83 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Pentland Firth (![]() |
Siljan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) south west of Ireland by U-46 (![]() |
Stratford | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 218: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Donegal, Ireland (54°50′N 10°40′W / 54.833°N 10.667°W) by U-137 (![]() ![]() |
Tancred | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 217: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (53°32′N 24°35′W / 53.533°N 24.583°W) by U-32 (![]() ![]() |
Welsh Prince | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged north east of Aberdeen by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was on a voyage from London to New York, United States. She put in to Aberdeen. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[204] |
27 September
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Diana | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the English Channel between Lizard Point and Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom with the loss of all seventeen crew.[89][205] |
Georges Mabro | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (52°00′N 19°00′W / 52.000°N 19.000°W) by U-37 (![]() |
Vestvard | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west of Ireland by U-31 (![]() |
28 September
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Dalveen | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 73A: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea north of Aberdeenshire (58°10′N 2°19′W / 58.167°N 2.317°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of eleven of her 43 crew.[89][210] |
Empire Ocelot | ![]() |
World War II: The Design 1080 ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (54°37′N 21°30′W / 54.617°N 21.500°W) by U-32 (![]() ![]() |
Monte Moncayo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Cagliari, Sicily, Italy with the loss of four of her crew.[214] |
HMT Recoil | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Bridport, Dorset with the loss of 25 of her crew.[89][215] |
Shell II | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Scheldt by Royal Air Force aircraft.[89] |
29 September
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Arizona | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Firth of Forth. Only three of her crew survived.[89][216] |
Bassa | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 218: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Rockall, Inverness-shire (54°00′N 21°00′W / 54.000°N 21.000°W) by U-32 (![]() |
Carmen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea west south west of Durazzo, Albania.[16][89] |
Henrietta | ![]() |
The schooner foundered at Port Phillip, Victoria.[218] |
Kinabalu | ![]() |
The cargo ship ran aground on the Batu Mandi Rock, Borneo and was wrecked with the loss of five of her crew.[219] |
Vestkyst I | ![]() |
The coaster collided with Storegut (![]() |
30 September
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Comet | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Falmouth, Cornwall (50°04′30″N 4°57′30″W / 50.07500°N 4.95833°W) with the loss of fifteen of her seventeen crew.[89] |
Gondar | ![]() |
World War II: The Adua-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt (31°33′N 28°33′E / 31.550°N 28.550°E) by HMAS Stuart (![]() ![]() |
Haulerwijk | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 219: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (53°34′N 27°28′W / 53.567°N 27.467°W) by U-32 (![]() |
Heminge | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OB 220: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (53°26′N 18°33′W / 53.433°N 18.550°W) by U-37 (![]() ![]() |
Ixia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service as Empire Success under the British flag.[227] |
Mountpark | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off the coast of Aberdeenshire (57°24′N 1°37′W / 57.400°N 1.617°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[228] |
Samala | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (approximately 53°N 18°W / 53°N 18°W) by U-37 (![]() |
Unknown date
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Abbekerke | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Antje | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set afire and sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Benevis | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and severely damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Eastwood | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Elna | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Frumenton | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September. An unexploded bomb was discovered aboard.[47] |
Glenstrae | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Gothland | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Hetton | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Lake Hallwil | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Moena | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Olympic II | ![]() |
The hulk was rammed and sunk at San Pedro, Los Angeles, California by a Japanese ship.[230] |
Otaio | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
President Francqui | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by fire in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Prins Frederick Hendrik | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by fire in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Prins Maurtiz | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by fire in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Reiger | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set afire and sank in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Ryal | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Sambre | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by fire in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
HMY Sappho | ![]() |
World War II: The armed yacht, serving as a guard ship struck a mine and sank on 29 or 30 September in the English Channel off Falmouth, Cornwall (50°04′30″N 4°57′30″W / 50.07500°N 4.95833°W) with the loss of 28 of her crew.[89][231] |
Schie | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set afire and sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Sherwood | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by fire in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Thea | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set afire and sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Tynemouth | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
Umgeni | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and partially sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September. Unexploded bombs were found aboard.[47] |
William Cash | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.[47] |
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