The trawler capsized and sank 50 nautical miles (93 km) north of Adak, Alaska, United States. Thirty-two crew were killed.
26 January[]
List of shipwrecks: 26 January 1982
Ship
Country
Description
MV Ekaterini P
Greece
The 963 grt freighter built was built in 1958 by James Lamont & Company, Greenock, Yard No 393 for Associated Humber Lines, Hull as the MV Darlington. In 1978 she was purchased by Evia Shipping Co, Chalkis, Greece and renamed MV Ekaterini P. She developed a list after cargo shifted on 20 April 1980, when on passage from Rouen for Lattakia and taken to Brest where she was laid up & subsequently vandalised. She was scuttled by the French Navy off Point Penmarc'h in position 47°19′N05°26′W / 47.317°N 5.433°W / 47.317; -5.433 on 26 January 1982.[1]
February[]
12 February[]
List of shipwrecks: 12 February 1982
Ship
Country
Description
Victory
Greece
The tanker broke in two in a storm when 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) south west of Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Fourteen of her 32 crew were killed when their lifeboat broke up. The survivors were rescued by Manchester Challenge (United Kingdom).[2]
15 February[]
List of shipwrecks: 15 February 1982
Ship
Country
Description
Ocean Ranger
Canada
The oil platform capsized in the Grand Banks, Newfoundland due to malfunctions in ballast system caused by a rogue wave. All 84 crewmembers were killed.
16 February[]
List of shipwrecks: 16 February 1982
Ship
Country
Description
Mekhanik Tarasov
Soviet Union
The cargo ship sank in the Atlantic Ocean. All but five hands were lost.[3]
The Troubles: The collier was boarded and bombed by an IRA team in Lough Foyle. All crew members survived. The hull was raised and broken up several months later.
26 February[]
List of shipwrecks: 26 February 1982
Ship
Country
Description
Craigantlet
Cyprus
The container ship was wrecked at Killantringan Lighthouse in Portamaggie Bay, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
28 February[]
List of shipwrecks: 28 February 1982
Ship
Country
Description
Mar Caspio
Argentina
The T2 tanker collided with barges in the Parana River and was consequently scrapped.[4][5]
March[]
4 March[]
List of shipwrecks: 4 March 1982
Ship
Country
Description
Vortigern
United Kingdom
The ferry ran aground at Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service.
The tanker exploded and sank 750 nautical miles (1,390 km) east of Bermuda with the loss of nine crew. Fourteen survivors were rescued by Norrland (Sweden).[6]
The container ship lost engine power during a storm. She went aground at Dunmore Head, on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland. All crew members were rescued by breeches buoy and a Royal Air Force helicopter. The ship was a total loss, and the bow and other remains are visible today.
Falklands War: The Balao-classsubmarine sank alongside a pier at King Edward Point on South Georgia Island a day after suffering damage in combat with, and surrending to, British forces. She later was refloated and scuttled in February 1985.
Falklands War: The bulk carrier was sunk off the Falkland Islands by shelling from HMS Alacrity (Royal Navy). There were only two survivors from her crew of 22.
Falklands War: The fleet supply ship was strafed by British Aerospace Sea Harriers from HMS Hermes (Royal Navy) whilst moored at Fox Bay East, West Falkland and set on fire. The fire was extinguished by her crew, but the ship ran aground during a gale some days later.
Falklands War: The Type 21-classfrigate was bombed and sunk in Grantham Sound, Falkland Islands. One crewmember and an army technician who was trying to defuse an unexploded bomb were killed. The attack was carried out by Douglas A-4 Skyhawks of the Argentine Air Force.
Falklands War: The Type 42 destroyer was bombed and sunk north of the Falkland Sound, Falkland Islands by Douglas A-4 Skyhawks of the Argentine Air Force. Nineteen crew were killed.
Falklands War: The container ship was struck by two Exocet missiles fired by Argentine Navy Super Étendard aircraft. The ship was set on fire, and abandoned. Twelve of her crew were killed.
1982 Lebanon War: The coaster was damaged the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Tripoli, Lebanon. The cause was sabotage, a bomb being placed on board. She was carrying refugees to Larnaca, Cyprus, 25 of whom were killed. The ship was beached but later sank.[10]
The ore carrier caught fire off Crete, Greece. She was on a voyage from Varna, Romania to Manila, Philippines. Mercury was declared a constructive total loss and scrapped.[11]
The ferry sank in the Strait of Macassar. Only 135 survivors were reported of the 400 people on board.[12]
Litison Bride
Greece
Iran–Iraq War: The cargo ship was sunk in the Persian Gulf by a rocket fired by an Iranian Navy warship. All 26 crew survived.[13]
Sambow Banner
South Korea
Iran–Iraq War: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Persian Gulf by an Iranian Navy ship.[13]
September[]
18 September[]
List of shipwrecks: 18 September 1982
Ship
Country
Description
Lady Ann
Australia
The offshore supply vessel collided with Regional Endeavour (Australia) off the Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia. She subsequently sank. All six crew were rescued by Lady Sally (Australia).[14]
October[]
12 October[]
List of shipwrecks: 12 October 1982
Ship
Country
Description
Elhawi Star
Saudi Arabia
The cargo ship sank in calm seas off Rijeka Yugoslavia. All 30 crew survived.[15]
16 October[]
List of shipwrecks: 16 October 1982
Ship
Country
Description
Island Cement
Bahamas
The wreck of Island Cement the day after she was scuttled.
The bulk cement carrier was scuttled in the Bahamas approximately 1.5 nautical miles (1.7 miles; 2.8 km) off Williamstown, Grand Bahama Island, to serve as a recreational dive site.
The cargo ship capsised and sank in bad weather 85 nautical miles (157 km) off the Isles of Scilly with the loss of five of her eleven crew.[17][18] The survivors were recued by a RAF Sea King helicopter of 202 Squadron.
December[]
19 December[]
List of shipwrecks: 19 December 1982
Ship
Country
Description
European Gateway
United Kingdom
The ferry collided with Speedlink Vanguard (United Kingdom) off Harwich, Essex and capsized,[19] killing six people.[20] Sixty-five people were saved by Dana Futura (Denmark).[19] The ship was salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[20]
31 December[]
List of shipwrecks: 31 December 1982
Ship
Country
Description
Johanna
Netherlands
Johanna.
The Coaster ran aground at Hartland Point, Devon, United Kingdom. The ship was declared to be abandoned and was stripped by local inhabitants.[21][22]
Unknown date[]
List of shipwrecks: Unknown date December 1982
Ship
Country
Description
Neg Chieftain
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The tug capsized and sank off Ramsgate, Kent. She was subsequently raised.[23]
Unirea
Romania
The oil tanker suffered an explosion, broke up, and sank in the Black Sea 40 nautical miles (46 miles; 74 km) south-southeast of Cape Kaliakra, Bulgaria, with the loss of one life.
Japan
Greece
United Kingdom).[2]
Canada
Soviet Union
South African Navy
Cyprus
Argentina
Sweden).[6]
Spain
United States Navy
Republic of Ireland
Royal Navy).[7] All five crew survived.[8][9]
Argentine Navy
United Kingdom
Lebanon
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Singapore
Indonesia
South Korea
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Bahamas
Denmark).[19] The ship was salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[20]
Netherlands
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Romania
United States