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The list of shipwrecks in 1929 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during 1929.

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1929
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January[]

2 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 2 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Malakoff Flag of France France The cargo ship struck rocks and foundered in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Artruitx, Menorca, Spain with the loss of 27 of her 33 crew.[1][2]
The Sultan Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Ouistreham, Calvados, France.[3] She was refloated on 7 January.[4]

3 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 3 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Toyotomi Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship foundered in the East China Sea off Sasebo, Nagasaki with the loss of all but four of her crew.[5]

4 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 4 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Ella Eff Flag of Denmark Denmark The schooner foundered in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Surinam. Her crew survived.[6]
Geddle Braes Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The auxiliary sailing vessel was wrecked in the North Sea on the Middle Muck Sands, off the coast of Moray. All four crew survived.[4][7]
Kobun Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship suffered a failure of her sea valve and was abandoned off the Japanese coast. All crew were rescued by another vessel.[2]

5 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 5 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Philip Hoffman US flag 48 stars United States The tug collided with Siboney (US flag 48 stars United States) in the East River, New York and sank, as did the scow she was towing. Two crew were rescued.[7]

7 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 7 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Idaho Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Aberdeen.[8] She was refloated on 17 July.[9]
Ooriva Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Walton Hall (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom in the River Hooghly, India and sank.[4]
Roedelheim Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean. All crew were rescued by Saguache (US flag 48 stars United States).[10]

9 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 9 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Falterona Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship came ashore south of Cap Gris Nez, Pas-de-Calais, France and broke up.[11] She was refloated on 12 July and brought into Boulogne for scrapping.[12]

11 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 11 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Berbice Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The passenger ship ran aground at the mouth of the Weichsel River, a total loss. All 83 people on board were rescued. She was on a voyage from Liepāja, Latvia to Gdynia, Poland.[13]
Dione Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship collided with Osmed (Flag of Sweden Sweden) in the English Channel off the Goodwin Sands, Kent. She was beached at St. Margaret's Bay but was later refloated and towed into Dover.[14]
President Adams US flag 48 stars United States The ocean liner ran aground off Toro Point, Panama. The passengers were taken off. She was refloated a few days later.[15][16]

14 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 14 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Baltara Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The passenger ship ran aground at Schlewenhorst, Danzig and was wrecked. All on board were rescued.[17][18] She broke in two and was a total loss.[19]
West Vlaanderen Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands The cargo ship collided with Dunston (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the River Thames at Erith, Kent, United Kingdom and was beached She was refloated later that day.[18]

15 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 15 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Skolma Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground on Bornholm, Denmark and broke in two.[20]
Vineta Flag of Finland Finland The sailing vessel came ashore south of Visby, Gotland, Sweden and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued.[21]

16 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 16 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Hsin Wah Civil Ensign of the Republic of China Republic of China (1912–1949) The passenger ship ran aground at Waglan with the loss of over 400 lives.[22]

18 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 18 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Rose Ann Belliveau Canadian Red Ensign 1921-1957 Canada The schooner ran aground in St Mary's Bay, Nova Scotia.[23]

19 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 19 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Marie Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship ran aground at Åhus, Skåne County, Sweden and then sank.[24] She was refloated on 25 January.[25]

20 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 20 January 1929
Ship Country Description
George Cochran Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The coaster departed Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada for St. John's, Newfoundland. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands.[26]
President Garfield US flag 48 stars United States The ocean liner ran aground on the Matanilla Reef, Bahamas. Her passengers were taken off by Pan America (US flag 48 stars United States).[27] She was refloated on 23 January.[28]
Teesbridge Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south east of Cape Race, Newfoundland, with the loss of all 30 crew.[29]

21 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 21 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Raby Castle Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran agroung on Golo Island, Philippines.[16] She was refloated on 23 January.[28]

22 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 22 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Arcangelo Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship suffered an explosion and fire and was beached at Buenos Aires, Argentina.[30]
Florida Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 700 nautical miles (1,300 km) off the Virginia Capes, United States (38°05′N 60°12′W / 38.083°N 60.2°W / 38.083; -60.2). The crew were rescued by America (US flag 48 stars United States).[31][32]

23 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 23 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Penelope Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Heathside (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the Atlantic Ocean (39°13′N 9°39′W / 39.217°N 9.65°W / 39.217; -9.65) and sank with the loss of two crew.[32]

24 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 24 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Heng Chong Civil Ensign of the Republic of China Republic of China (1912–1949) The cargo ship foundered in the East China Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) north of the Shaweishan Lighthouse, at the mouth of the Yangtze, with the loss of 72 of her 90 crew.[33]

25 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 25 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Lily Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The trow foundered in the Bristol Channel off Newport, Monmouthshire. Her two crew were rescued by the pilot cutter Nancy (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[34]

28 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 28 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Enid E. Legge Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner caught fire and was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean (38°14′N 48°40′W / 38.233°N 48.667°W / 38.233; -48.667). Her crew survived.[35]
Merauke Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands The cargo ship collided with Alcyon (Flag of Greece Greece) in the English Channel and was beached at Hythe, Kent, United Kingdom. The crew were taken off by Lady Duncannon (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[35][36] She was refloated on 6 February.[37]

29 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 29 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Devonian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Bridgeness, West Lothian.[38] She was refloated on 12 March.[39]
Speedy Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The tug was struck by the propeller of City of Cairo (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) at Liverpool, Lancashire and sank.[35]

30 January[]

List of shipwrecks: 30 January 1929
Ship Country Description
Angela Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The auxiliary schooner was wrecked at Valparaiso, Chile.[40]
Alaskan US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground off Castle Island, Bermuda.[41] She was refloated on 5 February.[42]
Quaco Queen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner sprang a leak in the Atlantic Ocean and was abandoned (33°30′N 57°30′W / 33.5°N 57.5°W / 33.5; -57.5). Her crew were rescued by Manistee (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[40]

February[]

1 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 1 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Charles Schiaffino Flag of France France The cargo ship foundered in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Villano Algeria with the loss of a crew member.[43]
Emily H. Patten Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was abandoned and set on fire in the Atlantic Ocean (32°33′N 41°47′W / 32.55°N 41.783°W / 32.55; -41.783). Her crew were rescued by Dosina (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[44]

2 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 2 February 1929
Ship Country Description
American Farmer US flag 48 stars United States The cargo liner ran aground in Cawsand Bay, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Her 21 passengers were landed before she was refloated later that day.[43][44]
Dafila Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground off Dungeness, Kent.[44] She was refloated on 6 February.[37]
Paddington Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Olavus (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire and sank. All sixteen crew were rescued by Olavus.[45][46]
Tomp Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union The cargo ship ran aground at the north entrance to the Bosporus.[47] She was refloated on 26 February.[48]

3 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 3 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Malda Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven ashore at Beira, Portuguese East Africa in a storm.[49] She was refloated on 9 February.[50]

4 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 4 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Deister Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship ran aground at Oporto, Portugal and sank with the loss of all hands.[46]
Seresia Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium The cargo ship ran aground 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south of Valencia, Spain. She was refloated on 13 February.[46][51]

5 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 5 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Arabia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner caught fire and sank at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.[52]
Glendola US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground near Banes, Cuba.[53] She was refloated on 11 February.[54]
Miltiades Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship was abandoned off Cape Spartivento, Calabria, Italy after her tow parted. All five crew were rescued by Aquileja (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy).[52]

6 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 6 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Bainbridge US flag 48 stars United States The schooner came ashore near Naggs Head, North Carolina and was a total loss.[53]
Vestmar Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship foundered in the North Sea 280 nautical miles (520 km) off Aberdeen, United Kingdom. All thirteen crew were rescued by the trawler Sophie Busse (Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic).[53]

7 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 7 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Albania Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The passenger ship ran aground at Constanţa, Romania.[55] She was refloated on 10 February.[56]

9 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 9 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Annie M. Miller Civil Ensign of Australia Australia The collier foundered off Sydney Head, South Australia with the loss of six crew.[50]

11 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 11 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Kashmir Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Leopold de Wael (Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium) in the Scheldt at Kruisschans, Belgium and was beached.[56]
Kerguelen Flag of France France The cargo ship ran aground in the Scheldt at Antwerp, Belgium.[56] She was refloated the next day, but the tug Infatigable (Flag of France France) capsized and sank killing five of her seven crew.[57][58]
Ville de Liège Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium The passenger ferry ran aground in Dover Harbour, Kent and sank. All passengers and crew were rescued.[57] She was refloated on 20 February.[59]

12 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 12 February 1929
Ship Country Description
A.B.70 Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands The tug foundered in the North Sea off the Haaks Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands).[58]
Annie Ahrens Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship ran aground on Anholt, Denmark. Her crew were rescued by the icebreaker Lillebjørn (Flag of Denmark Denmark).[60]
Deventia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground west of Bold Head, Devon. All crew were rescued.[61]
Highland Pride Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Braa (Flag of Norway Norway) in the River Thames at Gravesend, Kent and was beached. She was refloated later that day.[58]

13 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 13 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Meiyo Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship ran aground on Unmak Island, Alaska, United States.[51] She broke in two on 22 February and was a total loss.[62]

14 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 14 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Edda Flag of Sweden Sweden The cargo ship was rammed by Flynderborg (Flag of Denmark Denmark) at Methil, Fife, United Kingdom and sank.[63]
Harkaway Civil Ensign of the Isle of Man Isle of Man The auxiliary three-masted schooner was destroyed by fire at Maryport, Cumberland, United Kingdom.[63][64]

15 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 15 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Jacques Fraibsinet Flag of France France The ship foundered in the Black Sea. All crew and a passenger survived.[64]
Lubrafol Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium The tanker collided with Galicia (Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic) in the Scheldt and was beached. She was refloated later that day.[64]
Novorossisk Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union The cargo ship foundered in the Black Sea south of Sozopol. Her crew took to two lifeboats, but one of them was lost.[65]
Preysinnet Flag of France France The cargo ship ran aground in the Black Sea off Kara Burun, Soviet Union. Her crew were rescued.[65]

19 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 19 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Kanowa Civil Ensign of Australia Australia The cargo liner sank after running aground the previous day on Cleft Island, Victoria. All on board were rescued by Mackarra (Civil Ensign of Australia Australia).[66]

19 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 19 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Alsacien Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The passenger ferry came ashore at Dunkerque, Nord, France. All 29 passengers were taken off by a tender.[67] She was refloated the next day.[68]
Geir Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground at Sagres Point, Portugal.[69] She was a total loss.[62]

21 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 21 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Quickstep Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Lessoe, Denmark.[70] She was refloated on 8 March.[71]

22 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 22 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Magdala Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground on Ailsa Craig in the Firth of Forth.[72]

23 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 23 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Lidums Flag of Latvia Latvia The cargo ship ran aground at Skagen, Denmark. Her crew were taken off. She refloated herself on 24 February and drifted out to sea.[72]
Volos Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship ran aground on the Lephtari Rocks, Skiathos, Greece.[73] She was declared a total loss on 16 March.[74]

24 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 24 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Tamworth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Arundel (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) at Newhaven, East Sussex and was beached. She was refloated later that day and found to be severely damaged.[72]

25 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 25 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Ida Blumenthal Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship collided with West Hika (US flag 48 stars United States) in the Scheldt and was beached at Walsoorden, Netherlands.[75] She was refloated the next day.[48]
Lippe Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship collided with Ilvington Court (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the Scheldt and was beached at Bath, the Netherlands.[75]
Togston Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Media (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the River Thames at Tilbury, Essex and was beached.[75] She was refloated the next day.[48]

26 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 26 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Ghattira Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship collided with Hatimura (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) at Suez, Egypt and sank.[48]

27 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 27 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Sistos Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground at Tuzla, Constanţa, Romania.[76]

28 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 28 February 1929
Ship Country Description
Croxteth Hall Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground on the Sandettie Bank, North Sea. She was refloated but subsequently foundered 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south of the Wandelaar Lightship (Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium). Her crew were rescued.[77][78]
Liberty Glo US flag 48 stars United States The Design 1022 cargo ship ran aground off Terneuzen, Netherlands.[78] She was refloated on 2 March.[79]
Saint-Malo Flag of France France The coaster sprang a leak and sank in the English Channel off Barfleur, Manche with the loss of six of her thirteen crew.[80]
Tritonia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship caught fire at Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. She was carrying a cargo of explosives and all but four crew evacuated the ship. She then exploded and sank with the loss of the four crew aboard.[81][82]

March[]

1 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 1 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Alga Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship was driven ashore at Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia in a storm.[79] She had been refloated by 7 March.[83]
Asia Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship was driven ashore at Trieste in a storm.[79] She had been refloated by 7 March.[83]
Gardenia Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship was driven ashore at Trieste in a storm.[79] She had been refloated by 7 March.[83]
Merano Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship was driven ashore at Trieste in a storm.[79] She had been refloated by 7 March.[83]
Palacky Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship was driven ashore at Trieste in a storm.[79] She had been refloated by 7 March.[83]
Sofia Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship was driven ashore at Trieste in a storm.[79] She had been refloated by 7 March.[83]

2 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 2 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Andreas Stavroudis Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground at Chania, Crete.[79] She was declared a total loss on 5 March.[84]
Skandia Flag of Sweden Sweden The cargo ship struck ice and sank in the Skaggerak 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Hirtsholm Lighthouse. The crew were rescued by Sampo (Flag of Finland (state) Finland).[79]

3 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 3 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Richard Peck US flag 48 stars United States The passenger ship ran aground in Narangasset Bay. The passengers were taken off by four United States Navy vessels. She was refloated later that day and sailed to Providence, Rhode Island where her passengers were reboarded.[85]
Service Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The tug sank in the River Humber.[79]

5 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 5 March 1929
Ship Country Description
British Dominion Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The tanker ran aground at Bo'ness, West Lothian.[84] She was refloated on 8 March.[71]
Dunleith Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The coaster ran aground at Ballinacurra, County Cork, Ireland.[84] She was refloated on 8 March.[71]

7 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 7 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Bankoku Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship ran aground on Kama Island, Guam.[86] She was declared a total loss on 11 March.[87]
Sujameco US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground on the Oregon coast (approximately 44°00′00″N 124°00′00″W / 44°N 124°W / 44; -124).[86] She was still aground on 9 May.[88]

8 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 8 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Catford Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The collier was in collision with Picard (Flag of France France) in the Thames Estuary and was beached off Mucking, Essex.[71]

11 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 11 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Bohol US flag 48 stars United States The passenger ship ran aground on Ticao, Philippines and was wrecked. The passengers were rescued.[89]

12 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 12 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Lunesdale Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The coaster collided with Melrose (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom in the North Sea off the Farne Islands and sank with the loss of four of her seven crew.[90]

13 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 13 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Esperance Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The barque ran aground at Carteret, Basse Normandie, France and was wrecked.[91]
Giessen Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship ran aground on Button Rock off the mouth of the Yangtze, China. She broke in two and was a total loss. The crew were rescued by Khiva (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[91][92]

14 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 14 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Lydia Cardell Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The barquentine was in collision with Broadgarth (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the North Sea off Flamborough Head, Yorkshire and sank. Her crew were rescued by Broadgarth.[93]
Scheldepas Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium The cargo ship struck a submerged wreck in the Mediterranean Sea off Vesta Rock, Plane Island, Algeria and sank. Her crew were rescued by Tabarka (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[93][94]

18 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 18 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Gull Lightship Government Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The lightship was rammed and sunk in the English Channel off Deal, Kent by City of York (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) with the loss of one of her seven crew. Survivors were rescued by the motorboat Lady Beatty and transferred to the City of York.[95] Having been refloated, she was beached between Pegwell Bay and Deal on 6 July.[96] She was repaired and entered service as the Brake Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[97]

20 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 20 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Sines Flag of Portugal Portugal The cargo ship collided with the trawler Adine (Flag of France France) in the English Channel off St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight (50°27′N 0°35′W / 50.45°N 0.583°W / 50.45; -0.583) and sank. Her crew were rescued by Adine.[98]

21 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 21 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Øvre Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship came ashore on the Santa Fe coast, Brazil.[99] She was refloated on 25 March.[100]

22 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 22 March 1929
Ship Country Description
I'm Alone Canadian Red Ensign 1921-1957 Canada Prohibition in the United States: The auxiliary schooner was intercepted in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana by USCGC Walcott (Ensign of the United States Coast Guard United States Coast Guard), which suspected her of rum-running. She disobeyed orders to stop and was shelled and sunk by USCGC Dexter (Ensign of the United States Coast Guard United States Coast Guard) with the loss of a crew member.[101]

24 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 24 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Olivine Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Prawle Point, Devon. She was refloated on 12 June and beached at Horsley Sand,[102] then refloated again on 13 July.[103]

25 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 25 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Germaine L D Flag of France France The cargo ship collided with Alice Marie (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the North Sea off Vlissingen, Netherlands and was beached at Rammekens. She was refloated the next day.
Maria Kyriakides Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground on Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom.[100][104] Her eighteen crew were rescued. Maria Kyriakides was refloated eighteen months later.[34]
Weirbank Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Warnemünde, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.[100] She was refloated on 15 April.[105]

26 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 26 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Europa Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic
Bundesarchiv Bild 102-07567, Hamburg, Brennende "Europa" im Hafen

Europa

The ocean liner was severely damaged by fire during fitting-out at Hamburg. She was subsequently repaired and entered service in February 1930.

27 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 27 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Venetia Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship collided with Batavier I (Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands) in the North Sea off the Dutch coast and sank. Her crew were rescued by Batavier I.[106]

28 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 28 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Kangtai Civil Ensign of the Republic of China Republic of China (1912–1949) The coaster collided with Libia (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned Regia Marina) off Woosung and sank with the loss of 30 crew.[107]
P. N. Damm Flag of Denmark Denmark The cargo ship collided with Elima (Flag of France France) in the Bay of Biscay (approximately 46°00′00″N 7°00′00″W / 46°N 7°W / 46; -7) and sank. Her crew were rescued by Elima.[107]

29 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 29 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Cambrian Empress Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground in the Paraná River, Argentina.[107] She was refloated on 17 April.[108]
Selje Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship collided with Kaituna (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the Pacific Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west of Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia and sank. Her crew were rescued by Kaituna.[107][109]

30 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 30 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Moyalla Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The coaster ran aground at Enniscrone, County Sligo, Ireland.[109] She was refloated on 6 April.[110]

31 March[]

List of shipwrecks: 31 March 1929
Ship Country Description
Tung-Ting Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship struck rocks in the Yangtze 80 nautical miles (150 km) downstream of Hangkow, China and sank.[109]

April[]

6 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 6 April 1929
Ship Country Description
A. Ernest Mills US flag 48 stars United States The four-masted schooner collided with USS Childs (US flag 48 stars United States Navy) in the Atlantic Ocean off North Carolina and sank.[110]
Ioannis Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship was abandoned in the Mediterranean Sea (41°15′N 3°50′E / 41.25°N 3.833°E / 41.25; 3.833).[111]

7 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 7 April 1929
Ship Country Description
St Patrick Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The passenger ship caught fire at Fishguard, Pembrokeshire and was declared a constructive total loss and was scrapped in 1930.[111][112]
Paris Flag of France France The ocean liner ran aground in New York Harbor, United States. She was refloated 36 hours later.[113]

8 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 8 April 1929
Ship Country Description
Western Knight US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground at Chelsea Point, South Africa.[114] She was declared a constructive total loss on 12 April.[115] She broke in two on 1 June.[116]

11 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 11 April 1929
Ship Country Description
Wilhelmina Flag of Sweden Sweden The cargo ship ran aground on Gisseloresand and was wrecked.[117]

12 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 12 April 1929
Ship Country Description
Southern Sky Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The whaler foundered off South Georgia with the loss of all hands.[118]
Wahratea Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship sank at Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.[119]

13 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 13 April 1929
Ship Country Description
Pfeil Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The schooner collided with Jarl (Flag of Sweden Sweden) off the Kiel Lightship (Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic and sank.[120]
Sylvana Flag of France France The cargo ship caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean (42°37′N 48°34′W / 42.617°N 48.567°W / 42.617; -48.567) and was abandoned.[119]

14 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 14 April 1929
Ship Country Description
Norvic Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship foundered in the North Sea ran aground on the Haisborough Sands, Norfolk and sank.[121]
Robrix Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The coaster collided with Andelle (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and sank with the loss of one of her eight crew. Survivors were rescued by Andelle.[122]

17 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 17 April 1929
Ship Country Description
Belridge Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground on the Alligator Reef, in the Caribbean Sea 51 nautical miles (94 km) west south west of Kingston, Jamaica. She was refloated on 23 April.[108][123]
James E. Coburn US flag 48 stars United States The schooner sank in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of Bermuda. Eight crew were rescued by the yacht Amida (US flag 48 stars United States) off the coast of Florida (24°25′N 64°35′W / 24.417°N 64.583°W / 24.417; -64.583) on 25 April, a ninth crew member had died the previous day.[124][125]

18 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 18 April 1929
Ship Country Description
Paris Flag of France France The ocean liner ran aground on the Eddystone Rocks, Cornwall, United Kingdom. She was refloated two hours later. She was anchored off Penleedisambiguation needed, Cornwall where 157 of her passengers were taken off by a tender and landed at Plymouth, Devon.[126]
Suez 3 Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands The dredger came ashore at Cadiz, Spain and sank.[127]

20 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 20 April 1929
Ship Country Description
Nellie and Mary Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner came ashore at Channel, Newfoundland and was a total loss.[127]
Johanne Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The auxiliary sailing vessel collided with Westpool (US flag 48 stars United States) at Hamburg and sank with the loss of a crew member.[127]

22 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 22 April 1929
Ship Country Description
Toyokuni Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo liner struck rocks and sank off Cape Erimo, Hokkaidō with heavy loss of life.[128][129]

25 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 25 April 1929
Ship Country Description
Thalatta Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship caught fire in the North Sea and was beached at Egersund, Norway.[130]

27 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 27 April 1929
Ship Country Description
Duchess of Richmond Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The ocean liner ran aground at Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Her passengers were taken off. She was refloated the next day.[131][132]

29 April[]

List of shipwrecks: 29 April 1929
Ship Country Description
Bahia de Fondo Flag of Argentina Argentina The cargo ship ran aground on Tova Island. She refloated but subsequently foundered.[132]
Kajsa Flag of Sweden Sweden The cargo ship collided with Douro (Flag of Denmark Denmark) off Dragør, Denmark and sank. Her crew were rescued by Douro.[132]
Senita Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground on the Alacran Reef, Mexico and was a total loss.[133]
Viking Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship caught fire and sank in the Philippine Sea (approximately 11°00′00″N 123°00′00″E / 11°N 123°E / 11; 123) with the loss of seventeen crew.[132]

Unknown date[]

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date April 1929
Ship Country Description
Franconia Government Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The ocean liner collided in Shanghai harbour with an Italian gunboat and a Japanese cargo steamer.[134]

May[]

2 May[]

List of shipwrecks: 2 May 1929
Ship Country Description
River Orontes Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Cristóbal Colón (Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931) Spain) at New York, United States and was beached. Her crew were rescued by the fireboat Zophar Mills (US flag 48 stars United States) and a tug.[135][136] She was refloated on 10 May.[137]

3 May[]

List of shipwrecks: 3 May 1929
Ship Country Description
Hedgehope Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Lalande (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom at Montevideo, Uruguay and was beached near the Recalada a Bahía Blanca Lighthouse, Argentina.[136]

5 May[]

List of shipwrecks: 5 May 1929
Ship Country Description
Winnipeg Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The Thames barge sank off Southend Pier, Essex.[138]

10 May[]

List of shipwrecks: 10 May 1929
Ship Country Description
September Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The Thames barge was struck by Prahsu (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) and sank in the River Thames at West Thurrock, Essex.[137]

12 May[]

List of shipwrecks: 12 May 1929
Ship Country Description
Boobyalla US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship caught fire at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and was a total loss.[139]

15 May[]

List of shipwrecks: 15 May 1929
Ship Country Description
Ralph Budd US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground at Eagle River, Michigan and was abandoned.[140]

26 May[]

List of shipwrecks: 26 May 1929
Ship Country Description
Aleutian US flag 48 stars United States The passenger ship was wrecked on Pinnacle Rock off Kodiak Island, Alaska. All on board were rescued.[141][142][143]

27 May[]

List of shipwrecks: 27 May 1929
Ship Country Description
Marden Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with The Sultan (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk and sank. Her crew were rescued by The Sultan.[144]

28 May[]

List of shipwrecks: 28 May 1929
Ship Country Description
Michalis Prios Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Staithes, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Her crew were rescued.[145][146]
Wugo Maru Flag of Japan Japan The passenger ship caught fire in the Pacific Ocean off Sakhalin, Soviet Union and sank with the loss of all on board.[147][148]

June[]

3 June[]

List of shipwrecks: 3 June 1929
Ship Country Description
Edgehill US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground in the Neches River, Texas.[149] She was refloated on 15 June.[150]
Glencregagh Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The coaster ran aground on the west coast of Guernsey, Channel Islands. She broke in tow and sank. All eleven crew survived.[151]
Swainby Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship came ashore at Atwood Cay, Bahamas.[116] She was refloated on 10 June.[152]

4 June[]

List of shipwrecks: 4 June 1929
Ship Country Description
Jane Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner foundered in the Irish Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) east of Annalong, County Down.[147][149]
Scottish American Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The tanker caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean off Rio Grande and was severely damaged.[149]

7 June[]

List of shipwrecks: 7 June 1929
Ship Country Description
Le Norvégien Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground east of Astove Island, Seychelles. Her crew were rescued.[153][154]

10 June[]

List of shipwrecks: 10 June 1929
Ship Country Description
Bolton Castle Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground off the San Carlos Lighthouse, Philippines.[155] She was refloated on 14 June.[156]
Mary Sears US flag 48 stars United States The auxiliary schooner caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean and was abandoned (44°03′N 58°50′W / 44.05°N 58.833°W / 44.05; -58.833).[157]

11 June[]

List of shipwrecks: 11 June 1929
Ship Country Description
Albania Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship sprang a leak in the Sea of Marmara and was beached at Injeh Burnu, Turkey.[157] She was refloated later that day.[158]
Amalfi Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship ran aground in the Paraná River, Argentina.[157]
Cutty Sark Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner lost her rudder and was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean (37°28′N 67°26′W / 37.467°N 67.433°W / 37.467; -67.433). She was set afire by her crew, who were rescued by Nevisian (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[102]
Munalbro US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground on the Mucaras Reef, Bahamas.[157] She was refloated some days later and arrived at Key West, Florida on 22 June.[159]

14 June[]

List of shipwrecks: 14 June 1929
Ship Country Description
Blairesk Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground in the Bay of Rocks and was beached on White Island, Northwest Territories, Canada.[160] She was refloated on 9 July.[161]
Dionyssios Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground on the Grundkallegrund, Baltic Sea. She was refloated on 17 June.[162]

16 June[]

List of shipwrecks: 16 June 1929
Ship Country Description
Invicta Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The tug sank in the River Thames at North Woolwich, London.[150] She was raised on 18 June.[163]

17 June[]

List of shipwrecks: 17 June 1929
Ship Country Description
Laurel US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground in the Columbia River and broke in two with the loss of a crew member.[162][164]

21 June[]

List of shipwrecks: 21 June 1929
Ship Country Description
Jonarnes Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground at Storbaaen Stadt and sank. Her crew were rescued.[159]

24 June[]

List of shipwrecks: 24 June 1929
Ship Country Description
Kopoola Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at American River, South Australia.[165] She was refloated on 27 June.[166]

25 June[]

List of shipwrecks: 25 June 1929
Ship Country Description
Passat Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The barque collided with the British Governor (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the North Sea off the Royal Sovereign Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) and was severely damaged. She was towed into Rotterdam, Netherlands by British Governor.[166][167]
Ida II Flag of Norway Norway The coaster sprang a leak in the Kattegat off Lyngør, Norway and sank with the loss of a crew member.[167]

27 June[]

List of shipwrecks: 27 June 1929
Ship Country Description
Istar Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship came ashore on the west coast of Madagascar.[166]
Marden Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship sank after colliding with The Sultan (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) off Cromer Knoll.[168]

July[]

1 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 1 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Ixia Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship came ashore at Cape Cornwall. Her crew were rescued,[169] but she broke in two on 5 July and was a total loss.[96]

2 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 2 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Ann Hanify US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship came ashore at Point Conception, California.[170] She was refloated on 11 July.[103]

5 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 5 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Yomei Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship ran aground at Kamaishi.[171] She was declared a total loss on 6 August.[172]

7 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 7 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Evgenia Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground on Le Lion de mer, Var, France. Her crew abandoned ship.[173] She was declared a total loss on 17 July.[12]
Romaine Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner foundered at North West River, Labrador. Her crew survived.[174]

8 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 8 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Botte Flag of Sweden Sweden The cargo ship ran aground in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom and sank. All eighteen crew were rescued by Anneberg (Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands).[175]
Cambrian Idylle Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground in the Paraná River, Argentina.[176] She was refloated on 11 July.[177]
Resource US flag 48 stars United States The salvage vessel sank in the Suur Sound. All crew were rescued.[176]
Scheldejol Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium The cargo ship foundered in the harbour at Zeebrugge after her cargo shifted.[94][161]
Solent Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The Thames barge sank at Zeebrugge, West Flanders, Belgium.[173]
Tenkai Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship collided with Aso Maru (Flag of Japan Japan) at Shimonoseki and was beached.[173] She was refloated on 11 July.[178]

9 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 9 July 1929
Ship Country Description
HMS H47 Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom Royal Navy The H-class submarine collided with HMS L12 (Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom Royal Navy) in the Bristol Channel off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire and sank with the loss of 21 of her 24 crew.
Tay Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The auxiliary sailing ship was wrecked at Sunderland, Co. Durham.[173]

10 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 10 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Hayamoto Maru Flag of Japan Japan The passenger ship came ashore at Tokuyama. All on board were rescued.[161] She was refloated on 20 July.[179]
King Cadwallon Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The collier caught fire in the Indian Ocean off Durban, South Africa (32°01′S 40°41′E / 32.017°S 40.683°E / -32.017; 40.683).[177][180] She was abandoned on 12 July, with her crew being rescued by Ardenhall (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[103] On 31 July, she was reported by Ripley Castle (Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom to be still afloat and was again reported on 14 August as being 50 nautical miles (93 km) north of Durban. The minesweepers HMSAS Immortelle and HMSAS Sonnebloem (both Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom South African Navy) were despatched to locate her.[181] She was anchored of East London on 20 August.[182] She was driven ashore on 12 September and was a total loss.[183]
Junyo Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship collided with Taisei Maru (Flag of Japan Japan) at Isizu and was beached.[161] She was refloated on 14 July.[184]

11 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 11 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Margarethe Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The auxiliary sailing ship collided with Smut (Flag of Finland Finland) in the North Sea off Cuxhaven, Germany and sank with the loss of two crew.[178]

12 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 12 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Marslew Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground in the Paraná River, Argentina.[103] She was refloated on 15 July.[185]
Seaforth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Cristina (Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931) Spain) in the Bristol Channel (50°42′N 5°07′W / 50.7°N 5.117°W / 50.7; -5.117 and sank. Her crew were rescued by Cristina.[177][186]
Tamatsu Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship ran aground at Cape Soni, Sakhalin, Soviet Union.[177] She was refloated on 17 July.[12]

15 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 15 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Afon Dulais Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.[185] She was refloated on 19 July.[187]

16 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 16 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Abtao Flag of Chile Chilean Navy The transport ship foundered in the Pacific Ocean off San Antonio with the loss of 42 of her 43 crew.[188][189]
Annie E. Conrad Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner can aground at Ireland's Eye, Newfoundland and was a total loss.[185][190]

17 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 17 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Derfflinger Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo liner ran aground at Siau Kung Tau, China. Her passengers were taken off by USS Paul Jones and some of the crew were taken off by USS Black Hawk (both US flag 48 stars United States Navy).[12][190] She was refloated on 20 July and beached off Tsingtao.[187] She had to be beached again on 22 August but was refloated later that day.[191]
USS General Alava US flag 48 stars United States Navy The General Alava-class cargo ship was sunk as a target off the coast of China.

19 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 19 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Nubian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground on Anticosti Island, Quebec, Canada.[192] She was refloated on 24 July.[193]
Sumatra Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship ran aground on Mascali Island, Djibouti, French Somaliland.[192] She was refloated on 23 July.[194]

21 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 21 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Frauenfels Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship ran aground at Djibouti, French Somaliland whilst assisting in the refloating of Sumatra (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy).[187] She was refloated on 23 July.[195]
Hsin Kong Flag of Japan Japan The ship collided with Tatsuno Maru (Flag of Japan Japan) 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the Shantung Promontory and sank with the loss of 60 lives.[179]

22 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 22 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Avarua Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was destroyed by fire and sank at Raiatea, French Polynesia.[194]
Kong Helge Flag of Norway Norway The passenger ship was sunk off the Tvistein Lighthouse, Norway. All on board survived.[179]
Penmarch Flag of France France The coaster collided with Palermo (Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic in the English Channel and sank. Her crew were rescued by Palermo.[196]

23 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 23 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Artemis Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground on Martín García Island, Uruguay.[193] She was refloated on 29 July.[197]

24 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 24 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Levenbridge Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground on the Mucarus Reef off the coast of Florida, United States.[193] She was refloated on 30 July.[198]
Vale of Pickering Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Rotha (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Point d'Ailly, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, France and capsized and sank.[193]

26 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 26 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Golden Forest US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground on one of the Aleutian Islands, Alaska and was beached in Lost Bay.[199] She was refloated on 4 September.[200] but went aground again on 7 September in the Shelik Strait. She was abandoned as a total loss on 13 September.[201]
Hermes Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground at Aden. She broke her back and was a total loss.[202]

29 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 29 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Wabana Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with C. H. Houson (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) off the Moria Shoal, Quebec, Canada and was beached.[197] She was refloated on 31 July.[203]

30 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 30 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Tautil Flag of Chile Chile The tug was wrecked in the Chiloe Channel.[198]

31 July[]

List of shipwrecks: 31 July 1929
Ship Country Description
Elizabeth Worthington The schooner sprang a leak in the Bristol Channel and was beached at Margam, Glamorgan.[198]
Neponset US flag 48 stars United States The tug lost her propeller1,500 nautical miles (2,800 km) south of San Pedro, Los Angeles, California. She was abandoned and sank.[204]

August[]

3 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 3 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Aurora Flag of Sweden Sweden The cargo ship foundered in the Baltic Sea (approximately 59°00′00″N 19°00′00″E / 59°N 19°E / 59; 19).[205]
Hartford US flag 48 stars United States The ship suffered a breakage of her steering gear and ran aground in the Connecticut River. Her passengers were taken off and she was later refloated after discharging her cargo.[206]
Medway Queen Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The paddle steamer collided with Southend Pier, Essex and was extensively damaged at the bows.[205]

4 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 4 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Adonis Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands The cargo ship capsized and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Cape Ferrat, Alpes-Maritimes, France. All crew survived.[172][204]

5 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 5 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Stephen R. Jones US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground off Providence, Rhode Island.[204] She was refloated on 10 August.[207]

6 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 6 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Maindy Manor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground in the Paraná River at Paso, Paraguayo, Argentina.[208] She was refloated on 12 August.[209]

8 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 8 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Mina Brae Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The tanker caught fire off Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada and was abandoned.[210]

9 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 9 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Eastgate Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground in the Paraná River at Paso, Paraguayo, Argentina.[207] She was refloated on 12 August but then ran aground again.[211]
Olanda Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The tug was in collision with Viceroy of India (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) at Venice and was beached.[207]

11 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 11 August 1929
Ship Country Description
San Luis Flag of Honduras Honduras The four-masted schooner caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean off Uruguay (34°00′S 52°27′W / 34°S 52.45°W / -34; -52.45) and was abandoned.[212]

14 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 14 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Portugal Flag of Portugal Portugal The auxiliary schooner was destroyed by fire at Beira, Portuguese East Africa.[211]

16 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 16 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Theodora Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship sank off the Minquiers Rocks, Jersey, Channel Islands. Her crew were rescued.[213]

17 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 17 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Roar Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground on Valsörarna, Finland.[214] She was refloated on 20 August but foundered later that day.[215] She was refloated again on 1 September.[216]

18 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 18 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Ogono Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931) Spain The cargo ship collided with King's Cross (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the North Sea off the Dowsing Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) and sank with the loss of fifteen of her 25 crew. Survivors were rescued by King's Cross.[217]
Zuiyo Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship ran aground on Okojiri Island.[218] She was refloated on 10 September.[219]

19 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 19 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Deutschland Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship collided with Alexandra (Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic) at Stettin, West Pomerania and sank.[220]
Luchana Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Oneglia, Liguria, Italy.[220] She was refloated on 24 August.[221]

20 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 20 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Paris Flag of France France The ocean liner was severely damaged by fire at Le Havre, Seine-Maritime.[215] She was refloated on 11 September.

22 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 22 August 1929
Ship Country Description
James Holly Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The tug capsized and sank at Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.[222]
Tresness Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The auxiliary sailing vessel sank in the River Barrow at New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland.[191]
Cereal Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The Thames barge ran aground, capsized and sank at Whitstable, Kent.[191] She was refloated on 25 August.[221]

25 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 25 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Koyasan Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship collided with Glenapp (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom at Shimonoseki and was beached.[223]

26 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 26 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Hauxley Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Morta (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) off the mouth of the Tyne and was beached.[224]

27 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 27 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Bizkargi Mendi Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931) Spain The cargo ship ran aground on Brisant Rock, off Salvara Island.[225] She was refloated on 2 September.[226]
Centenary Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner came ashore at Codroy Harbour, Newfoundland and was a total loss.[224]
Heinrich Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship ran aground at Lessoe, Denmark. Her crew were rescued.[225]

30 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 30 August 1929
Ship Country Description
San Juan US flag 48 stars United States The passenger ship collided with S. C. T. Dodd (United States) in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California and sank with the loss of 68 of the 100 people on board.[216][227]

31 August[]

List of shipwrecks: 31 August 1929
Ship Country Description
Eagle Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The tug collided with Alice (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) at Cardiff, Glamorgan and sank.[216] She was refloated on 3 September.[228]

September[]

1 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 1 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Ole Aarvold Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship was driven ashore at Cape Pine, Newfoundland and was a total loss. Her crew were rescued.[226]

2 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 2 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Carridi Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship ran aground in the Paraná River, Argentina.[226] She was refloated on 5 September.[229]
Clytie Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The sloop collided with Weltondale (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in the River Ouse at Blacktoft, Yorkshire and sank with the loss of both crew.[230]
Dorothy US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship collided with Eurana (US flag 48 stars United States) in Chesapeake Bay and sank with the loss of a crew member.[231]

3 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 3 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Dominion Coaster Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The auxiliary sailing ship ran aground on Gammons Rocks, off White Head Island, New Brunswick, Canada and was a total loss.[228]
Fighting Cock Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The tug collided with the dredged G. B. Crow in the River Mersey at Liverpool, Lancashire and sank.[228]
Førdefjord Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground at La Plata, Argentina.[228] She was refloated on 9 September.[219]

4 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 4 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Kardamila Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground in the Paraná River, Argentina.[200] She was refloated on 24 September.[232]
Mary Mildred Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was destroyed by fire at St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland.[233]

5 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 5 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Johannes Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The auxiliary schooner collided with Carl (Flag of Denmark Denmark) in the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal and sank.[229]
Nordnes Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran at Florø, Norway.[234] She was refloated on 11 September.[235]
Zuiho Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship came ashore on Sesokojima.[233]

7 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 7 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Dan Flag of Denmark Denmark The cargo ship foundered in the Baltic Sea with the loss of all but one of her crew.[236]
Kuru Flag of Finland Finland The passenger ship capsized and sank in Näsijärvi lake, near Tampere with the loss of 136 of the 162 people on board. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.
Santa Quiteria Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Race, Newfoundland (44°23′N 50°09′W / 44.383°N 50.15°W / 44.383; -50.15).[233] Her crew were rescued by Gil Eannes (Flag of Portugal Portuguese Navy).[219]

8 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 8 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Elanchove Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931) Spain The cargo ship ran aground in the Mediterranean Sea on the Quoyrios Bank.[233] She was refloated on 11 September.[235]
Heimdall Flag of Sweden Sweden The passenger ship ran aground on Vaxholm. All 70 people on board survived.[236]
N. P. Petersen Flag of Denmark Denmark The sailing ship ran aground in the River Parret at Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom.[237] She was refloated on 17 September.[238]

9 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 9 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Highland Pride Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo liner ran aground on the Carillones Rocks, Bayona, Pontevedra, Spain. All on board were rescued.[237] She broke in two and sank on 10 September.[219]
Rassay Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Olivebank (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom in the Paraná River, Argentina and was beached. She was refloated on 19 September.[236][239]
The Emperor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Shoreham, West Sussex.[219] She was refloated on 15 September.[240]
Zmaj Flag of Weimar Republic (jack) Reichsmarine The tanker caught fire in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) off the Sandettie Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) and was abandoned by her crew. She was towed into Vlissingen, Netherlands by Hermes (Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands).[219][237]

10 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 10 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Kurt Georg Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The auxiliary sailing vessel sprang a leak and sank at Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Her crew survived.[219]
Pacific Spruce US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground in the Morant Cays, Jamaica.[219] She was refloated on 21 September.[241]

11 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 11 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Acielle Civil Ensign of Australia Australia The ketch was driven ashore and wrecked 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of the Smoky Cap Lighthouse, New South Wales.
Estella Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium The cargo ship collided with Indra (Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic in the Scheldt and sank with the loss of fourteen of her sixteen crew. Survivors were rescued by Kruisschans (Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium).[235][242][243]
Fuki Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship was driven ashore on the Saratoga Spit during a typhoon.[235] She was refloated on 16 September.[240]

12 September[]

For the loss of the British collier King Cadwallon on this day, see the entry for 10 July 1929.

List of shipwrecks: 12 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Baucis Flag of France France The cargo ship ran aground at Point Amour, Labrador, Canada.[244] Salvage efforts were abandoned on 19 September.[239]
Estonaval Flag of Estonia Estonia The sailing vessel capsized in Kunda Bay and drifted ashore with the loss of all hands.[244]
Francesco P Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship was driven ashore at Sète, Hérault, France. She broke up and was a total loss. Her crew survived.[245]

14 September[]

For the loss of the American cargo ship Golden Forest on this day, see the entry for 26 July 1929.

List of shipwrecks: 14 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Andaste US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship foundered in Lake Michigan with the loss of all 25 crew.[246]

17 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 17 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Urayaru Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship ran aground at Mokpo, Korea.[247] She was refloated on 24 September.[232]

20 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 20 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Adamitos J. Pithis Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground at Pahalueto, Sweden.[248] She was refloated on 26 September.[249]
Disciplina Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931) Spain The cargo ship ran aground off Hoek van Holland, Netherlands.[248] She was refloated on 28 September.[250]
Erpel Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship ran aground off Viborg, Denmark. She was refloated but was consequently beached.[251]
Defender Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship sank in the Norwegian Sea of the east coast of Iceland. Her crew were rescued.[248]

21 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 21 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Glitne Flag of Norway Norway The auxiliary schooner sprang a leak in the North Sea (56°48′N 6°46′E / 56.8°N 6.767°E / 56.8; 6.767) and was abandoned. Her crew were rescued by the trawler Gebruder Bracke (Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic).[252]
Höchst Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship ran aground on Minicoy, Maldive Islands.[248] She was destroyed by an explosion and fire on 13 October. All 28 crew were rescued by Mathura (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[253]
Yesaki Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship came ashore on the west coast of Sakhalin, Soviet Union.[232] She was refloated on 27 September.[250]

23 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 23 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Carl Gerhard Flag of Sweden Sweden The cargo ship came ashore at Norfolk, Virginia, United States. She broke in two and was a total loss.[248]

24 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 24 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Westerdale Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The coaster foundered in the North Sea (56°32′N 7°03′E / 56.533°N 7.05°E / 56.533; 7.05). All fourteen crew were rescued, eleven of them by Stargard (Flag of Norway Norway) and three by another vessel.[254]

25 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 25 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Domira Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom 1929 Bahamas hurricane: The cargo ship was driven ashore at Abaco Island, Bahamas.[255] She was declared a total loss on 2 October.[256]
Nyland Flag of Norway Norway The coaster was in collision with Santiago (Flag of Norway Norway) off Haugesund, Norway and sank with the loss of all but her captain.[257]

26 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 26 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Autorenault Flag of France France The cargo ship collided with P.L.M. 17 in the River Seine at Rouen, Seine Maritime and sank.[252]

27 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 27 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Gronant Rose Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The collier foundered in the Bay of Biscay south of Ouessant, Finistère, France. Her crew survived.[249]

28 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 28 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Albia Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931) Spain The cargo ship ran aground on the Allen Rock, off the coast of Wigtownshire, United Kingdom and was abandoned by her crew.[250] She was a total loss.[258]
Domira Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom 1929 Bahamas hurricane: The cargo ship sank at Nassau, Bahamas during a hurricane.[250]
Firebird Flag of the Bahamas (1923-1953) Bahamas 1929 Bahamas hurricane: The cargo ship foundered at Nassau during a hurricane.[250]
Potomac Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom 1929 Bahamas hurricane: The tanker was driven ashore on Andros, Bahamas. She broke in two and was a total loss.[259]
Princess Montagu US flag 48 stars United States 1929 Bahamas hurricane: The cargo ship foundered at Nassau during a hurricane.[250]
Wisconsin Bridge US flag 48 stars United States 1929 Bahamas hurricane: The cargo ship was driven ashore in the Abaco Islands.[256] She was declared a constructive total loss on 5 October.[260]

30 September[]

List of shipwrecks: 30 September 1929
Ship Country Description
Fifetown Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Öregrund, Uppsala County, Sweden and was abandoned.[258]
Kotoshira Maru Flag of Japan Japan The passenger ship ran aground at Miyekeijima and sank with the loss of all on board.[258]
Shinko Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship collided with a school of whales 14 nautical miles (26 km) off Etorofu Island and foundered.[260]

Unknown date[]

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1929
Ship Country Description
Third International Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union The ship foundered in the White Sea off the Solovetsky Islands.[261]

October[]

2 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 2 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Enterpriser Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship struck the Tamise Bridge, Antwerp, Belgium and sank in the Scheldt.[262] She was refloated on 7 October.[263]
Favor Flag of Venezuela Venezuela The auxiliary sailing vessel was destroyed by fire in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Venezuela.[264]
Wans Fell Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The ship collided with the drifter Girl Patricia (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom in the North Sea off Hartlepool, County Durham and was consequently beached. Subsequently sold for scrap.[265]

3 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 3 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Frank J. Brinton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner sank in the Strait of Belle Isle off Batteau, Labrador, Canada.[264]
Koningin Elisabeth Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium The cargo ship ran aground on Kuphonisi, Greece and was severely damaged. She was refloated on 10 October.[266][267]

5 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 5 October 1929
Ship Country Description
NRP Adamastor Flag of Portugal Portuguese Navy The cruiser ran aground at Bolama, Portuguese Guinea.[260] She was refloated on 7 October.[263]
Belfri Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground in Bras d'Or Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada.[260] She was refloated on 9 October.[268]
Bretagne Flag of France France The auxiliary sailing ship sprang a leak and was abandoned in the Pacific Ocean south off Cape Flattery, Washington, United States. The crew were rescued by Whitney Olsen (US flag 48 stars United States).[260]

6 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 6 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Despina Glypti Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground at Constanţa, Romania.[260] She was refloated on 11 October.[269]

7 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 7 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Haakon VII Flag of Norway Norway The passenger ship ran aground in Stavfjorden at Florø, Norway and sank with the loss of a number of lives.[270]
Lauterfels Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship ran aground on Minicoy, Maldive Islands whilst going to the assistance of Höchst (Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic).[271] She was refloated on 18 October.[272]

8 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 8 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Chomedy Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Tobago.[273] She was refloated on 26 October.[274]
Nyhavn Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground at Bajos Azagua, Niquero, Cuba.[273] She was refloated on 10 October.[269]

10 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 10 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Ada Tower Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Jacksonville, Florida, United States.[268]
Cape La Have Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was driven ashore at Drum Point, Caicos and was a total loss. Her crew survived.[275]
Consul Olsson Flag of Sweden Sweden The cargo ship ran aground at Florø, Norway. She was refloated but subsequently beached and was refloated again the next day.[268][275]
Diamantis Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground east of Norraher Island, Sweden.[267] She was declared a total loss on 18 October.[272]

11 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 11 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Nicolaos Pateras Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship came ashore on the Norwegian coast (69°15′N 18°00′E / 69.25°N 18°E / 69.25; 18).[276] She was refloated on 14 October.[253]

12 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 12 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Marta Denmark Faroe Islands The three-masted schooner caught fire in the North Sea off Fair Isle, United Kingdom. Her crew were rescued by the trawler Strathugie (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[269]

13 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 13 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Empress of Canada Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The ocean liner ran aground off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Ninety-six passengers were taken off by tender and landed at Victoria. She was refloated on 15 October and towed to Esquimalt for drydocking.[277][278]

14 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 14 October 1929
Ship Country Description
San Dunstano Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The tanker ran aground at Tampico, Mexico.[277] She was declared a total loss on 16 October.[279]

15 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 15 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Oklahoma Flag of France France The cargo ship caught fire at Liverpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom. She broke her back and sank following and explosion.[280][281]
Trebezy Flag of France France The cargo ship ran aground at Cape Villano, Algeria. and was abandoned by her crew.[279][282]

16 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 16 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Ferngarth Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Hedrun (Flag of Sweden Sweden) in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine Maritime, France and sank. Her crew were rescued by Hedrun.[279][283] She was refloated on 5 November.[284]
Pappinbarra Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The ship was a total loss at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[285]

17 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 17 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Simson Flag of Sweden Sweden The dredger collided with Fernlane (Flag of Norway Norway) at Luleå, Sweden and sank.[285]

19 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 19 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Bowes Castle Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship came ashore 26 nautical miles (48 km) north of Macassar, Dutch East Indies.[286] She was refloated on 29 October.[287]

20 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 20 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Dogue Flag of France France The tug was in collision with Liberty (US flag 48 stars United States) at Le Havre, Seine Maritime and sank with the loss of two crew.[286]
Lola Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium The coaster capsized and sank in the English Channel off the Owers Lightship (Government Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) with the loss of nine of her twelve crew. Survivors were rescued by Scandinavia (Flag of Sweden Sweden).[288]

21 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 21 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Yuen Lee Civil Ensign of the Republic of China Republic of China (1912–1949) The cargo ship collided with Taian Maru (Flag of Japan Japan) in the Yangtze at Shanghai and sank with the loss of a crew member.[289]

22 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 22 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Milwaukee US flag 48 stars United States The train ferry foundered in Lake Michigan off Milwaukee, Wisconsin with the loss of all 52 hands.
Veda M. McKown Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner sank off Point Maurier, Quebec, Canada.[290]

28 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 28 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Zaire Flag of Portugal Portugal The cargo ship was driven ashore on São Tomé and was a total loss.[291]

29 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 29 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Wisconsin US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship foundered in Lake Michigan 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Kenosha, Wisconsin. Most of her crew was rescued.[292]

30 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 30 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Eleni Stathatou Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground at Santo António, Principé.[292] Salvage efforts were abandoned on 21 November.[293]
Maremma Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship ran aground at Cala Honda, Grenada, Spain.[292] She was refloated on 6 November.[294]
Pattersonian Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Ipswich, Suffolk.[292] She was refloated on 3 November.[295]
Senator US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship collided with Marquette (US flag 48 stars United States) in Lake Michigan and sank with the loss of 24 of her 27 crew. Survivors were rescued by Marquette.[296]

31 October[]

List of shipwrecks: 31 October 1929
Ship Country Description
Malrix Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with another vessel in the River Thames. She subsequently sank in the docks at Poplar.[297]
Senator US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship was rammed and sunk in Lake Michigan by Marquette (US flag 48 stars United States) with the loss of ten of her 28 crew.[298]

November[]

1 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 1 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Kontzesi Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931) Spain The cargo ship sank in the Bay of Biscay 7 nautical miles (13 km) off Ondarroa, Biscay when her boilers exploded. All hands were lost.[295]
Sagoland Flag of Sweden Sweden The cargo ship was rammed and sunk by Gouverneur Général Tirman (Flag of France France) at Port-Vendres, Pyrénées-Orientales, France.[299]

3 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 3 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Henri Gerlinger Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium The cargo ship collided with Kronos (Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic) in the Scheldt and was beached.[295] She was refloated later that day.[300]

4 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 4 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Gilbert San Civil Ensign of Australia Australia The fishing boat was wrecked at Cape Howe, on the New South Wales/Victoria border.
Linda Pardy Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner sprang a leak and sank off Cape Mabon, Nova Scotia, Canada.[301]

5 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 5 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Snarø Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground north of the Åland Islands, Finland and was abandoned as a total loss.[284][302]

6 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 6 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Atlantide Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship collided with Barbana G (Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy) in the Nieuwe Waterweg at Rotterdam, Netherlands and was beached.[302] She was refloated on 13 November.[303]

7 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 7 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Concordia Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship ran aground 15 nautical miles (28 km) east of Father Point, Quebec, Canada.[304] She was refloated on 14 November.[305]
Conehatta US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground in the Gulf of Bothnia near Storbaden, Sweden. She caught fire and was abandoned.[304][306] She sank the next day.[307]

8 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 8 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Arethusa Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner came ashore at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and was a total loss.[306]
Bossuet Flag of France France The barque came ashore 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Cap Gris Nez, Pas-de-Calais and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued.[306]
Galathea Flag of Denmark Denmark The schooner passed Spithead bound for Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands.[308]
Maria Victoria Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931) Spain The cargo ship ran aground at Cape Villano, Algeria. She broke in two and was a total loss. One crew member was killed.[307][309]
Planet Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship ran aground at Sarco, Chile.[310] She was refloated on 19 December.[311]

10 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 10 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Grace Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was abandoned 15 nautical miles (28 km) west north west of Cabot Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. She drifted ashore on Silver Fox Island and was a total loss.[303]

11 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 11 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Garthpool Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The four-masted ship ran aground on Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands, Portugal.[312] She was a total loss.[305]
Nimbo Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship was driven ashore at Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom. All crew were rescued.[313]
Onward Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The Thames barge was driven ashore at Warden Point, Isle of Sheppey, Kent. Both crew were rescued by the Southend Lifeboat.[314] She was refloated the next day.[303]

12 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 12 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Nixe Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship lost her tow and was driven ashore on Skagen, Denmark. Her crew survived.[314]

13 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 13 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Fylla Flag of Denmark Denmark The schooner ran aground near Gothenburg, Sweden and was abandoned. She was later refloated and towed to Lysekil.[303] Fylla was declared a constructive total loss.[315]

14 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 14 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Osric Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Hannah Jolliffe (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) in Swansea Bay and was beached.[316]
Thordoc Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship came ashore at Porphyry Point, Lake Superior.[305] Although declared a total loss,[315] She was refloated on 5 December.[317]

15 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 15 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Depere US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship struck rocks at Cape Decision, Alaska and was beached.[318]

17 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 17 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Helen Vair Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was driven out to sea in a gale at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Her crew were rescued on 19 November by Terne (Flag of Norway Norway) and she was left in a sinking condition.[301][319]
Inger Flag of Denmark Denmark The motor schooner collided with another vessel at Dragør and sank.[320] She was refloated on 21 November.[321]

18 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 18 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Christine Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands The cargo ship collided with Maria P. Xila (Flag of Greece Greece) at Sulina, Romania and was beached.[315]
Tours Flag of France France The cargo ship ran aground at Assinie, Côte d'Ivoire.[322] She was refloated on 22 November.[321]

19 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 19 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Briton US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground at Buffalo, New York.[323] She was declared a total loss on 4 December.[324]

20 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 20 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Alda Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship collided with Pioneer (Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium) in the Paraná River at Buenos Aires, Argentina and was beached.[301]
Quebec Trader Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The auxiliary schooner was driven ashore at Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada and was a total loss. Her crew were rescued.[301]

22 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 22 November 1929
Ship Country Description
P. G. Halvorsen Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground at Suances, Cantabria, Spain. She was refloated on 17 March 1930.[325]

25 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 25 November 1929
Ship Country Description
British Chemist Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The tanker exploded at Grangemouth, Cumberland and was severely damaged.[326][327]
Molesey Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven ashore on Skomer, Pembrokeshire and was wrecked with the loss of seven of her 33 crew.[328][329]

27 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 27 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Betty Alden US flag 48 stars United States The paddle steamer was destroyed by fire at Boston, Massachusetts.[330]
Mary Chilton US flag 48 stars United States The paddle steamer was destroyed by fire at Boston.[330]
Mayflower US flag 48 stars United States The paddle steamer was damaged by fire at Boston.[330]
Nantasket US flag 48 stars United States The paddle steamer was destroyed by fire at Boston.[330]
Old Colony US flag 48 stars United States The paddle steamer was destroyed by fire at Boston.[330]
Rose Standish US flag 48 stars United States The paddle steamer was destroyed by fire at Boston.[330]

28 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 28 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Goleta Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Greenore, County Louth, Ireland.[331] She was refloated on 12 December.[332]

29 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 29 November 1929
Ship Country Description
Alicante Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was driven ashore at Boxey Point, Newfoundland and was a total loss. Her crew survived.[308]
Bujun Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship ran aground as Sanshokaku, Keelung, Formosa.[308] She broke in tow and sank on 4 December.[333]
Norwich City Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground on Nikumaroro Island, Kiribati and was wrecked with the loss of eleven of her 35 crew.

December[]

1 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 1 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Catherine B Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean (47°47′N 51°22′W / 47.783°N 51.367°W / 47.783; -51.367). Her crew were rescued.[308]

2 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 2 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Kiowa US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship came ashore in Lake Michigan at Amble Point, Michigan with the loss of six crew.[308][319]
Panaghiotis Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground on Hovens Rock, Axim, Gold Coast and was wrecked.[334]

3 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 3 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Bärenfels Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship ran aground in the Persian Gulf 24 nautical miles (44 km) south of Bahrein.[319] She was refloated on 11 December.[335]

4 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 4 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Werra Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The cargo ship collided with Hanau (Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic) in the Scheldt and was beached at Terneuzen, Netherlands. She was refloated later that day and towed to Antwerp, Belgium.[333]

5 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 5 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Erema H Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was driven ashore at Cat Harbour, Newfoundland and was a total loss.[336]
Eva June Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was driven ashore at Seldom-Little Seldom, Newfoundland and was a total loss.[337]
Fairland Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven ashore at Ard na Caithne, County Kerry, Ireland. Her crew were rescued.[336]
Francis Duncan Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean off Land's End, Cornwall with the loss of sixteen of her 21 crew. Survivors were rescued by Alice Marie (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[338]

6 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 6 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Merwede Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands The coaster was driven ashore 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom. All ten crew were rescued by breeches buoy.[339] She was refloated on 20 December.[340]
Merry Widow Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner foundered in the Atlantic (47°48′N 51°45′W / 47.8°N 51.75°W / 47.8; -51.75). Her crew were rescued.[341]
Northern Light Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner sprang a leak in the Atlantic Ocean (45°54′N 43°32′W / 45.9°N 43.533°W / 45.9; -43.533) and was abandoned with the loss of one of her six crew. Survivors were rescued by Baltic (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[341][342]

7 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 7 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Ägir Flag of Weimar Republic (jack) Reichsmarine The Odin-class coastal defense ship ran aground on Stora Karlsö, Sweden and was wrecked.[341]
Casmona Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship was abandoned in the English Channel (49°35′N 3°14′W / 49.583°N 3.233°W / 49.583; -3.233). Her crew were rescued by RMS Arlanza (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom) and Hansi (Flag of Norway Norway).[343][344]
Chieri Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship foundered in the Bay of Biscay 80 nautical miles (150 km) off Ouessant, Finistère, France (approximately 47°00′00″N 6°00′00″W / 47°N 6°W / 47; -6) with th loss of 35 of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Gascoyne (Flag of France France).[343][345]
Don Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship was driven ashore at Aberavon, Glamorgan.[343] She was refloated on 17 December.[346]
Helene Flag of Denmark Denmark The cargo ship was abandoned in the Bay of Biscay after her tow broke. She came ashore in the Raz de Sein, Finistère and was wrecked with the loss of a crew member.[242][343]
John Charlton Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven ashore at Quayhaven, Dorset.[341]
Mogens Koch Flag of Denmark Denmark The four-masted schooner was driven ashore at Cuckmere, East Sussex. Her crew were rescued.[341] She was refloated on 17 December.[346]
Ornais II Flag of France France The collier was driven ashore at Perranuthnoe, Cornwall, United Kingdom and wrecked. All crew survived.[343][347]
Radyr Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship foundered in the Bristol Channel off the coast of Devon with the loss of all 25 crew.[348][349]
Volumna Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean (51°16′N 27°43′W / 51.267°N 27.717°W / 51.267; -27.717) and sank. Her crew were rescued by Manchester Regiment (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[350]

8 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 8 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Isla de Panay Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931) Spain The passenger ship was driven ashore between San Carlos and Santa Isabel. All on board were rescued.[350]
Kostantis Lemos Flag of Greece Greece The cargo ship ran aground off Garding, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.[343]

9 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 9 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Benwyvis Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven ashore on Terschelling, Netherlands.[350] She was refloated on 16 January 1930.[351]
Kenkyu Maru Flag of Japan Japan The cargo ship ran aground and sank.[350] Her crew were rescued by Fathomer (Flag of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey United States Coast and Geodetic Survey) and landed at Sandakan, Borneo.[352]
Marie Llewellyn Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship was hit by Mamilus (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom at Falmouth, Cornwall and was beached.[350]
Miepah Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The tug sank at North Woolwich, London.[352]
Notre Dame de Bonne Nouvelle Flag of France France The sailing ship foundered in the Bay of Biscay. Her crew were rescued.[352]

10 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 10 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Makalla Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The four-masted schooner came ashore north of Gothenburg, Sweden and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued.[352]
Saint Louis Flag of France France The brigantine foundered in the Atlantic Ocean (49°00′N 8°45′W / 49°N 8.75°W / 49; -8.75). Her crew were rescued by Erik Frisell (Flag of Sweden Sweden).[352]

12 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 12 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Janie E. Blackwood Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean (47°40′N 50°08′W / 47.667°N 50.133°W / 47.667; -50.133).[353] Her crew were rescued by Nova Scotia (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[354]

13 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 13 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Antonio Garcia Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931) Spain The cargo ship collided with Hydra (Flag of Greece Greece) in the Atlantic Ocean off Vigo, Galicia, Spain and sank with the loss of four crew. Survivors were rescued by Hydra.[354]
Hawkinge Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Cape Finisterre, Spain and was wrecked. All crew were rescued.[355]
Lingfield Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The Thames barge collided with Steadfast (US flag 48 stars United States in the River Thames at Greenwich, London and sank. Both crew were rescued.[356]
HMS Tormentor Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom Royal Navy The R-class destroyer foundered in the Irish Sea off Manorbier, Pembrokeshire with the loss of all four crew. She was under tow to be scrapped at Troon, Ayrshire.[357]

14 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 14 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Brazos US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground at Galveston, Texas.[354] She was refloated on 18 December.[358]
Cabo Espichel Flag of Portugal Portugal The sailing ship ran aground at Portimao and was wrecked.[354]
Southern Sea Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The whaler struck an icefloe in the Ross Sea and sank. Her crew were rescued by Southern Princess (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[344]

15 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 15 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Cabo Oropesa Flag of Spain Spain The cargo ship collided with Ciss (Flag of Norway Norway) off Ons Island, Spain, and sank. Her crew were rescued by Ciss.[344]
Marigo Flag of Greece Greece The sailing ship sank at Chania, Crete.[354]

17 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 17 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Manuka Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo liner ran aground on The Nuggets, Tasmania, Australia and was wrecked. All on board were rescued.[359]
Ornen Flag of Sweden Sweden The schooner was abandoned in the Baltic Sea north of Gotska Sandön. Her crew were rescued.[346]
Skagway US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground on Tatoosh Island, Washington and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued by USCGC Snohomish (Ensign of the United States Coast Guard United States Coast Guard).[359]

18 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 18 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Fort Victoria Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cruise ship collided with Algonquin (US flag 48 stars United States in the Ambrose Channel, off New York, United States and sank. All on board were rescued.
R. L. Borden Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The schooner was driven ashore at Harbour Breton, Newfoundland and was wrecked.[340]

20 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 20 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Onderneming Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands The tug suffered an onboard explosion and sank at Groningen, the Netherlands with loss of life.[340]
Venator US flag 48 stars United States The cargo ship ran aground 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west of Puerto México, Veracruz, Mexico.[360] She was refloated on 13 May 1930.[361]

21 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 21 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Georg Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship was anchored off Blyth, Northumberland (56°10′N 1°30′E / 56.167°N 1.5°E / 56.167; 1.5) and abandoned.[360]

22 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 22 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Lairdselm Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship capsized and sank in the North Channel. All eighteen crew survived.[362][363]

23 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 23 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Marialuisa Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The cargo ship sprang a leak in the Mediterranean Sea 30°25′N 30°50′E / 30.417°N 30.833°E / 30.417; 30.833) and was abandoned. Her 26 crew were rescued by Viceroy of India (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[364]
Somme Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground in the Guaíba River, Brazil.[365] She was refloated on 27 December.[366]

24 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 24 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Aslaug Flag of Norway Norway The coaster ran aground at Bayona, Galicia, Spain and sank with the loss of all 22 crew.[365]
Junior Flag of Norway Norway The coaster foundered in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. All ten crew were rescued by the trawler Embassy (Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom).[367]
Kingwo Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground in the Yangtze 30 nautical miles (56 km) upstream of Ichang, China.[365] She was refloated on 28 December.[366]
Lee Cheong Civil Ensign of the Republic of China Republic of China (1912–1949) The passenger ship foundered in the South China Sea with the loss of about 220 lives.[365]
Silveray Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Riff Denbril, 65 nautical miles (120 km) south of Makassar, Dutch East Indies.[365] She was refloated on 30 December.[368]

25 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 25 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Varna Flag of Bulgaria Kingdom of Bulgaria The cargo liner collided with Chrissi (Flag of Greece Greece) in the Mediterranean Sea (approximately 40°00′00″N 28°00′00″E / 40°N 28°E / 40; 28) and sank with the loss of 27 of the 32 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Chrissi.[365][369]

26 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 26 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Baltabor Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground on Naissar, Estonia.[365] She was refloated on 28 March 1930.[370]
Cannakale Flag of Italy (1861-1946) Kingdom of Italy The hydroplane foundered in the Mediterranean Sea south of Strati Island with the loss of nine lives.[365]
Ustetind Flag of Norway Norway The cargo ship ran aground at Silwick, Shetland Islands and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued.[365]

27 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 27 December 1929
Ship Country Description
O.B.S. Flag of France France The three-masted schooner caught fire in the North Sea off the Maas Lightship (Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands) and was a total loss. Her crew were rescued.[371]
Shuho Civil Ensign of the Republic of China Republic of China (1912–1949) The auxiliary sailing ship caught fire in the Yangtze downstream of Ichang and was a total loss.[371]

28 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 28 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Yorkminster Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground on the Cabzos Shoals and was beached at Gibraltar.[366]

29 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 29 December 1929
Ship Country Description
Abeille No.1 Flag of France France The tug was sunk at Le Havre, Seine Maritime when a dockside crane was blown down in a gale. Three crew were lost.[368]
Hermine Flag of Weimar Republic (merchant) Weimar Republic The coaster ran aground at Margate, Kent and was abandoned, All twelve people on board were rescued by a pilot boat. She later refloated and drifted into the North Sea.[366]

30 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 30 December 1929
Ship Country Description
George A. Wood Civil Ensign of the United Kingdom United Kingdom The three-masted schooner was driven ashore on Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued.[372]
Maroc Flag of Belgium (civil) Belgium The cargo ship ran aground at Ras el Amar, Tunisia.[373] She was refloated on 10 January 1930.[374]

31 December[]

List of shipwrecks: 31 December 1929
Ship Country