List of shipwrecks in May 1943

The list of shipwrecks in May 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1943.

1 May[]

Erinpura ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy MW 27 from Alexandria to Malta: The troopship was hit by a bomb in her forward hatch or deck by aircraft from KG 26 at approx. 20:15 hrs, and sank within four minutes with the loss of almost 1,000 men, 30 nautical miles North of Benghazi at (32°40′N 19°53′E / 32.667°N 19.883°E / 32.667; 19.883) ^[1]
British Trust ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy MW 27 from Alexandria to Malta: The tanker was hit by a torpedo from a Heinkel 111H of KG 26 at approx. 20:00 hrs, her port side was opened for a third of her length and her cargo of oil caught fire. She listed heavily and sank within three minutes with the loss of 10 of the crew, 30 nautical miles North of Benghazi.^[1]
Adelfotis ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (3°32′S 21°33′W / 3.533°S 21.55°W / -3.533; -21.55) by U-182 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 39 crew. Her captain was taken on board U-182 as a prisoner of war.^[2]
City of Singapore ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (7°55′N 14°16′W / 7.917°N 14.267°W / 7.917; -14.267) by U-515 ( Kriegsmarine). All 97 crew were rescued by HMT Arran and HMT Birdlip (both Royal Navy).^[3]
Clan Macpherson ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west of Freetown (7°58′N 14°14′W / 7.967°N 14.233°W / 7.967; -14.233) by U-515 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 140 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Arran ( Royal Navy).^[4]
Mokambo ( Belgium): World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west of Freetown (7°58′N 14°14′W / 7.967°N 14.233°W / 7.967; -14.233) by U-515 ( Kriegsmarine). She was taken in tow by HMS Aimwell and HMS Oriana (both Royal Navy) but capsized and sank the next day. All 57 crew survived.^[5]^[6]
Port Victor ( United Kingdom): World War II: The refrigerated cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°49′N 22°02′W / 47.817°N 22.033°W / 47.817; -22.033) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nineteen of the 164 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Wren ( Royal Navy).^[7]
ShCh-323 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was sunk by a mine in the Baltic Sea off Petershof. Raised and scrapped 1944.^[8]

2 May[]

USCGC CG58012 ( United States Coast Guard): World War II: The 58 foot Patrol Boat was sunk off the Mary Ann Rocks whistle buoy, Manomet Point, Mass. by an explosion in the engine room. All 4 crewmen survived.^[9]
Gneisenau ( Germany): World War II: The ocean liner struck a mine in the Baltic Sea, capsized and sank. The wreck was raised on 12 July 1950 and scrapped in Denmark.^[10]
Turunmaa ( Finnish Navy): World War II: The gunboat was sunk in an air raid south of Kotka. Raised 23 October 1943 and repaired.
MTB 311 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The ELCO 77' -class Motor Torpedo Boat was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by a mine off Bone, Algeria.^[11]
U-465 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay north of Cape Finisterre, Spain (44°48′N 8°58′W / 44.8°N 8.967°W / 44.8; -8.967) by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 461 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.^[12]

3 May[]

USS LCT-23 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT (Mk 5)-class Landing Craft, Tank was sunk at Algiers by an underwater explosion.^[13]

4 May[]

Lorient ( United Kingdom):World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°04′N 44°18′W / 54.067°N 44.3°W / 54.067; -44.3) by U-125 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 43 crew.^[14]
Noku Maru ( Japan): World War II: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Gudgeon ( United States Navy).^[15]
USAT Oneira (U.S. Army): World War II: The ship straggled behind her convoy and foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) north east of Cape Charles, Virginia. Thirty-one people were rescued by USS Andres ( United States Navy).^[16]
Panam ( Panama): World War II: Convoy NK 538: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina, United States by U-129 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS SC-664 ( United States Navy).^[17]
San Clemente Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 50 miles southeast of Palau by USS Seal ( United States Navy). 1 Crewman killed. Survivors rescued by Hoei Maru.^[18]
U-109 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°22′N 22°40′W / 47.367°N 22.667°W / 47.367; -22.667) by a Consolidated Liberator aircraft of 86 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 52 crew.^[19]
U-439 ( Kriegsmarine): The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-659 ( Kriegsmarine) and sank in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (43°32′N 13°20′W / 43.533°N 13.333°W / 43.533; -13.333) with the loss of nine of her 49 crew.^[20]
U-659 ( Kriegsmarine): The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-439 ( Kriegsmarine) in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Ortegal (43°32′N 13°20′W / 43.533°N 13.333°W / 43.533; -13.333 and sank with the loss of 44 of her 47 crew.^[21]

5 May[]

Bonde ( Norway): World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°28′N 44°20′W / 53.467°N 44.333°W / 53.467; -44.333) by U-266 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of her 26 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Tay ( Royal Navy).^[22]^[23]
Bristol City ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°00′N 43°55′W / 54°N 43.917°W / 54; -43.917) by U-358 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fifteen of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Loosestrife ( Royal Navy).^[24]
Daifuku Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Snook ( United States Navy).^[25]
Dolius ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Belle Isle, Newfoundland (54°00′N 43°35′W / 54°N 43.583°W / 54; -43.583) by U-638 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 70 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Sunflower ( Royal Navy).^[26]
Fingal ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Coff's Harbour, New South Wales, Australia (30°35′S 153°29′E / 30.583°S 153.483°E / -30.583; 153.483) by I-180 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of twelve of her 31 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Patterson ( United States Navy).
Gharinda ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°10′N 44°40′W / 53.167°N 44.667°W / 53.167; -44.667) by U-266 ( Kriegsmarine). All 92 crew were rescued by HMS Tay ( Royal Navy).^[27]
Hakkai Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Honshu by USS Sawfish ( United States Navy).^[28]
Harbury ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (55°01′N 52°59′W / 55.017°N 52.983°W / 55.017; -52.983) by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Northern Spray ( Royal Navy).^[29]
Harperley ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°00′N 42°58′W / 55°N 42.967°W / 55; -42.967) by U-264 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Northern Spray ( Royal Navy). Harperley later sank at 55°03′N 42°56′W / 55.05°N 42.933°W / 55.05; -42.933).^[30]
Hartwelson ( United States): The cargo ship ran aground on the Bantam Rock off the coast of Maine and foundered.
Holmbury ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 170 nautical miles (310 km) west of Cape Palmas, Liberia (4°30′N 10°20′W / 4.5°N 10.333°W / 4.5; -10.333) by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 46 crew. The captain was taken on board U-123 as a prisoner of war, other survivors reached land in their lifeboats.^[31]
Kinko Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Snook ( United States Navy).^[25]
North Britain ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°08′N 42°43′W / 55.133°N 42.717°W / 55.133; -42.717) by U-707 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 35 of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Northern Spray ( Royal Navy).^[32]
Selvistan ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°10′N 44°40′W / 53.167°N 44.667°W / 53.167; -44.667) by U-266 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Tay ( Royal Navy).^[33]
U-638 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Newfoundland (54°12′N 44°05′W / 54.2°N 44.083°W / 54.2; -44.083) by HMS Sunflower ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 44 crew.^[34]
Wentworth ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (53°59′N 43°55′W / 53.983°N 43.917°W / 53.983; -43.917) with the loss of five of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Loosestrife ( Royal Navy), which scuttled the ship.^[35]
West Madaket ( United States): World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The Design 1013 cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°47′N 44°12′W / 54.783°N 44.2°W / 54.783; -44.2) by U-584 ( Kriegsmarine). All 61 crew were rescued by HMS Pink ( Royal Navy).^[36]
West Maximus ( United States): World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The Design 1013 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°10′N 43°00′W / 55.167°N 43°W / 55.167; -43 by U-264 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of the 62 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMT Northern Spray ( Royal Navy).^[37]

6 May[]

Amazone ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Miami, Florida, United States (27°21′N 80°04′W / 27.35°N 80.067°W / 27.35; -80.067) by U-333 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of her 25 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS PC-484 ( United States Navy).^[38]
Halsey ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Jupiter Inlet, Florida (27°14′N 80°03′W / 27.233°N 80.05°W / 27.233; -80.05) by U-333 ( Kriegsmarine). All 32 crew were rescued by American fishing vessels.^[39]
Java Arrow ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Vero Beach, Florida (27°35′N 80°08′W / 27.583°N 80.133°W / 27.583; -80.133) by U-333 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 47 crew. Survivors abandoned ship, and were rescued by USS PC-483 ( United States Navy). Java Arrow was later towed into Port Everglades, Florida. Subsequently repaired and returned to service in 1943 as Kerry Patch.^[40]
U-125 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC submarine was rammed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°30′N 45°20′W / 52.5°N 45.333°W / 52.5; -45.333) by HMS Oribi ( Royal Navy). She was then shelled and sunk by HMS Snowflake. All 54 crew took to their lifeboats, but the Admiralty forbid the British ships to rescue them and they subsequently died.
U-192 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (53°06′N 45°02′W / 53.1°N 45.033°W / 53.1; -45.033) by HMS Loosestrife ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 55 crew.
U-438 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°00′N 45°10′W / 52°N 45.167°W / 52; -45.167) by HMS Pelican ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 48 crew.
U-531 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Newfoundland (52°48′N 45°18′W / 52.8°N 45.3°W / 52.8; -45.3) by HMS Vidette ( Royal Navy).
U-630 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Newfoundland (52°31′N 44°50′W / 52.517°N 44.833°W / 52.517; -44.833) by HMS Vidette ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 47 crew.^[41]

7 May[]

Berakit ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the Indian Ocean, east of the Felidhu Atoll in the Maldives (3°40′N 75°20′E / 3.667°N 75.333°E / 3.667; 75.333).^[42]
Brand ( Norway): World War II: Convoy HX 243: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°19′N 24°41′W / 47.317°N 24.683°W / 47.317; -24.683) by U-603 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Morden ( Royal Canadian Navy).^[43] Date of attack may have been 12 May.^[44]
Hosei Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Snook ( United States Navy).^[25]
Laconikos ( Greece): World War II: Convoy SL 128: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Azores, Portugal (41°40′N 18°13′W / 41.667°N 18.217°W / 41.667; -18.217) by U-89 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Shippigan ( Royal Navy).^[45]
Samuel Jordan Kirkwood ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic 125 nautical miles (232 km) south east of Ascension Island (15°00′S 7°00′W / 15°S 7°W / -15; -7) by U-195 ( Kriegsmarine). All 71 people on board were rescued by a United States Army rescue boat.^[46]^[47]
Tamon Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off thee Kuril Islands by USS Wahoo ( United States Navy).^[48]
U-447 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (35°30′N 11°55′W / 35.5°N 11.917°W / 35.5; -11.917) by two Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 233 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.^[49]
U-663 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Bay of Biscay west of Brest, Finistère, France by Short Sunderland aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. She sank the next day with the loss of all 49 crew.^[50]
ZF-5 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The training hulk, the former French Le Fantasque-class destroyer Audacieux, was bombed and sunk at Bizerte, Tunisia by British aircraft.^[51]

8 May[]

Adele ( Royal Australian Navy): The examination vessel hit a breakwater and sank at Port Kembla, New South Wales.
HMT Daneman ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler struck an iceburg and sank under tow in the Atlantic Ocean south of Greenland(58°03′N 44°00′E / 58.05°N 44°E / 58.05; 44) .^[52]
Kagerō ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kagerō-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south west of Rendova, Solomon Islands (8°08′S 156°55′E / 8.133°S 156.917°E / -8.133; 156.917) by American aircraft.
Kuroshio ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kagerō-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Kolombangara, Solomon Islands.
Liv ( Kingdom of Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged at Porto Torres, Sardinia by HMS Safari ( Royal Navy). She was bombed and sunk the next day by Royal Air Force aircraft. Scrapped at La Spezia, Liguria in January 1948.^[53]
Oyashio ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kagerō-class destroyer was disabled by a mine and then sunk by aircraft near Kolombangara.
Pat Harrison ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was damaged by an Italian limpet mine at Gibraltar. She was beached but declared a constructive total loss. Scrapped in 1951.^[54]

9 May[]

Aso Maru ( Japan): World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea south of Negros, Philippines by USS Gar ( United States Navy).^[55]
Corneville ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Guinea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Takoradi, French West Africa (4°50′N 1°10′W / 4.833°N 1.167°W / 4.833; -1.167) by U-515 ( Kriegsmarine). All 41 crew survived.^[56]
Jinmu Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Kuril Islands by USS Wahoo ( United States Navy).^[48]
Kanbe ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy TS 38: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south of Monrovia, Liberia by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 61 of her 66 crew. Survivors were rescued by Rio Francoli ( Spain).^[57]
MTB 61 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Vosper 70' -class Motor Torpedo Boat was wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Kelibia, Tunisia.^[58]
Takao Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Kuril Islands (38°57′N 141°49′E / 38.95°N 141.817°E / 38.95; 141.817) by USS Wahoo ( United States Navy).^[48]^[59]

10 May[]

Kinai Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean 243 miles east of Saipan (14°33′N 149°23′E / 14.55°N 149.383°E / 14.55; 149.383) by USS Plunger ( United States Navy). She was shelled and sunk with Plunger's deck gun the next day. 4 crewmen killed.^[60]
MTB 264 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The ELCO 70' -class Motor Torpedo Boat was sunk by a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Sousse, Tunisia.^[61]
Tatsutake Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The ammunition ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 243 miles east of Saipan (14°33′N 149°23′E / 14.55°N 149.383°E / 14.55; 149.383) by USS Plunger ( United States Navy). 4 crewmen killed.^[60]

11 May[]

Antigone ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 129: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north west of the Azores, Portugal (40°30′N 32°30′W / 40.5°N 32.5°W / 40.5; -32.5) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by Melrose Abbey ( United Kingdom).^[62]^[63]
Clan Skene ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°43′N 70°43′W / 31.717°N 70.717°W / 31.717; -70.717) by U-333 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 82 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS McKean ( United States Navy).^[64]
Fort Concord ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 237: The Fort ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°05′N 25°20′W / 46.083°N 25.333°W / 46.083; -25.333) by U-456 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 35 of her 56 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Drumheller ( Royal Canadian Navy) and U-103 ( Kriegsmarine).^[65]^[66]
Grado ( Norway): World War II: Convoy SC 129: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°30′N 32°30′W / 40.5°N 32.5°W / 40.5; -32.5) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine). All 36 crew were rescued by Melrose Abbey ( United Kingdom).^[62]
HMS ML 133 ( Royal Navy) : World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch was destroyed in a fire off the west coast of Scotland.^[67]
Nailsea Meadow ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Port St Johns, Cape Colony (32°04′S 29°14′E / 32.067°S 29.233°E / -32.067; 29.233) by U-196 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by R-6 ( South African Air Force).^[68]
Tinhow ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mozambique Channel (25°15′S 33°30′E / 25.25°S 33.5°E / -25.25; 33.5) by U-181 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 75 of the 230 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Portuguese fishing vessels.^[69]
U-528 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°55′N 14°44′W / 46.917°N 14.733°W / 46.917; -14.733) by Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of eleven of her 56 crew.^[70]
Yodogawa Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (00°40′N 148°55′E / 0.667°N 148.917°E / 0.667; 148.917) by USS Grayback ( United States Navy). 2 crewmen killed.^[71]

12 May[]

I-31 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The I-15 -class Submarine was depth charged, shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 5 miles northeast of Chichago Harbor, Attu (52°08′S 177°38′E / 52.133°S 177.633°E / -52.133; 177.633) by USS Edwards ( United States Navy) . Lost with all 95 hands.^[72]
MMS 89 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The MMS-class minesweeper was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by a mine off Bizerta, Tunisia.^[73]
Sandanger ( Norway): World War II: Convoy HX 237: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 49°00′00″N 21°00′00″W / 49°N 21°W / 49; -21) by U-221 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twenty of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Kootenay ( Royal Canadian Navy).^[74]^[75]
Sumatra Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Gudgeon ( United States Navy).^[15]
U-89 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°30′N 25°40′W / 46.5°N 25.667°W / 46.5; -25.667) by a Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 811 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Biter and by HMS Broadway and HMS Lagan (all Royal Navy) with the loss of all 48 crew.
U-186 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal (41°54′N 31°49′W / 41.9°N 31.817°W / 41.9; -31.817) by HMS Hesperus ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 53 crew.^[76]
U-456 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by a Fido homing torpedo dropped by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 86 Squadron, Royal Air Force. She dived in an effort to evade an attack by HMS Opportune ( Royal Navy) but was lost with all 49 crew.^[77]

13 May[]

Klaus Howaldt ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by aircraft off Lista, Norway, and beached.^[78]
Mambí ( Cuba): World War II: Convoy NC 18: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) north of Manati (21°25′N 76°40′W / 21.417°N 76.667°W / 21.417; -76.667) by U-176 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of her 34 crew.^[79]^[80]
Mocenigo ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Marcello-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Cagliari, Sardinia by US Army aircraft.^[81]
Nickeliner ( United States): World War II: Convoy NC 18: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) north of Manati (21°25′N 76°40′W / 21.417°N 76.667°W / 21.417; -76.667) by U-176 ( Kriegsmarine). All 31 crew were rescued by a Cuban submarine chaser.^[80]
U-753 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°37′N 22°39′W / 48.617°N 22.65°W / 48.617; -22.65) by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 423 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force and also by HMCS Drumheller ( Royal Canadian Navy) and HMS Lagan ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 47 crew.

14 May[]

AHS Centaur ( Australia): World War II: The hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Queensland (27°16′59″S 153°59′13″E / 27.28306°S 153.98694°E / -27.28306; 153.98694), probably by I-177 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 332 of the 396 people on board.
HMS HDML 1154 ( Royal Navy) : World War II: The Harbour Defence Motor Launch was sunk by a mine off of Bizerta, Algeria. .^[82]
M-8 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk off Hook of Holland (52°03′N 03°51′E / 52.05°N 3.85°E / 52.05; 3.85).^[83]
M-122 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The M-class submarine was sunk off the Rybachiy Peninsula (69°56′N 32°53′E / 69.933°N 32.883°E / 69.933; 32.883) by German aircraft.^[84]
U-235 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk at Keil, Schleswig-Holstein in an American air raid. She was subsequently raised, repaired and returned to service.^[85]
U-237 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk at Kiel in an American air raid. She was subsequently raised, repaired and returned to service.^[86]
U-640 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (60°32′N 31°05′W / 60.533°N 31.083°W / 60.533; -31.083) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 49 crew.^[87]

15 May[]

Irish Oak ( Republic of Ireland): World War II: The Design 1019 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°51′N 25°53′W / 47.85°N 25.883°W / 47.85; -25.883) by U-607 ( Kriegsmarine). All 33 crew were rescued by Irish Plane ( Ireland).
Mcikai Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea south of Negros, Philippines by USS Gar ( United States Navy).^[55]
Indus Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea south of Negros by USS Gar ( United States Navy).^[55]
Maroussio Logothetis ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°28′N 14°28′W / 5.467°N 14.467°W / 5.467; -14.467) by U-105 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 27 of her 39 crew. One crew member was taken on board U-105 as a prisoner of war. Other survivors were rescued by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of 270 Squadron, Royal Air Force.^[88]
U-176 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 23°21′N 80°18′W / 23.35°N 80.3°W / 23.35; -80.3) by CS-13 ( Cuban Navy) with the loss of all 53 crew.
U-266 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°28′N 10°20′W / 45.467°N 10.333°W / 45.467; -10.333) by a Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.^[89]

16 May[]

William K. Vanderbilt ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Suva, Fiji (18°41′S 175°07′E / 18.683°S 175.117°E / -18.683; 175.117) by I-19 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).^[90]
U-182 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IX submarine was depth charged and sunk by USS MacKenzie ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 61 crew and two prisoners of war. The latter were the captains of Adelfotis ( Greece) and Aloe ( United Kingdom).^[2]^[91]^[92]^[93]
U-463 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type XIV submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (45°57′N 11°40′W / 45.95°N 11.667°W / 45.95; -11.667) by a Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 57 crew.

17 May[]

Aymeric ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ONS 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°42′N 41°39′W / 59.7°N 41.65°W / 59.7; -41.65) by U-657 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 53 of her 78 crew. Survivors were rescued by Copeland ( United Kingdom) and HMT Northern Wave ( Royal Navy).^[94]
Bygdøy ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in Öresund. All fourteen crew survived.^[95]
England Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (00°45′S 148°30′E / 0.75°S 148.5°E / -0.75; 148.5) by USS Grayback ( United States Navy). 232 troops and 13 crewmen killed.^[96]
Eurostadt ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off Vadsø, Norway.^[97]
M-414 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft off Texel, the Netherlands.^[98]
Northmoor ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy LMD 17: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (28°27′S 32°43′E / 28.45°S 32.717°E / -28.45; 32.717) by U-198 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twelve of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT St Loman ( Royal Navy).^[99]
U-128 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (10°00′N 35°35′W / 10°N 35.583°W / 10; -35.583) by USS Jouett and USS Moffett (both United States Navy) with the loss of seven of her 54 crew.
U-646 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Iceland (62°10′N 14°37′W / 62.167°N 14.617°W / 62.167; -14.617) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 269 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.^[100]
U-657 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (58°54′N 42°33′W / 58.9°N 42.55°W / 58.9; -42.55) by HMS Swale ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 47 crew.^[101]

18 May[]

Empire Eve ( United Kingdom): World War II: The CAM ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algeria (36°37′N 00°46′E / 36.617°N 0.767°E / 36.617; 0.767) by U-414 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 61 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Barfoil and a Landing Craft, Tank (both Royal Navy).
M-345 ( Kriegsmarine): The minesweeper was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Dunkerque, France.^[102]
Terushima Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pollack ( United States Navy).^[103]

19 May[]

Angelus ( United Kingdom): World War II: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°40′N 64°00′W / 38.667°N 64°W / 38.667; -64) by U-161 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her ten crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Turner ( United States Navy).^[104]^[105]
Bangkok Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Armed Merchant Cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Jaluit Atoll, Marshall Islands (06°47′N 169°42′E / 6.783°N 169.7°E / 6.783; 169.7) by USS Pollack ( United States Navy). 496 troops and 6 crewmen killed. Survivors rescued by Ikazuchi ( Imperial Japanese Navy) .^[103]
U-273 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°25′N 24°33′W / 59.417°N 24.55°W / 59.417; -24.55) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 269 Squadron, Royal Air Force.^[106]
U-953 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was hedgehogged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (54°54′N 34°19′W / 54.9°N 34.317°W / 54.9; -34.317) by HMS Jed and HMS Sennen (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 47 crew.

20 May[]

Benakat ( Netherlands): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (6°05′S 12°56′W / 6.083°S 12.933°W / -6.083; -12.933) by U-197 ( Kriegsmarine). All 44 crew survived.^[107]
U-258 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VII submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°18′N 27°49′W / 55.3°N 27.817°W / 55.3; -27.817) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.^[108]

21 May[]

Gorgo ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Flutto-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Oran, Algeria by USS Nields ( United States Navy).^[109]
U-303 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Toulon, Var, France (42°50′N 6°00′E / 42.833°N 6°E / 42.833; 6) by HMS Sickle ( Royal Navy) with the loss of twenty of her 48 crew.

22 May[]

U-569 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by two Grumman TBM Avenger aircraft based on USS Bogue ( United States Navy) with the loss of 21 of her 46 crew. She was consequently scuttled (50°40′N 35°21′W / 50.667°N 35.35°W / 50.667; -35.35) due to damage received.^[110]^[111]

23 May[]

Leonardo da Vinci ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Marconi-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Portugal (42°16′N 15°40′W / 42.267°N 15.667°W / 42.267; -15.667) by HMS Active and HMS Ness both ( Royal Navy)^[112]
USS Niagara ( United States Navy): World War II: The gunboat was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Tulagi, Solomon Islands by Japanese aircraft. All 136 crew were rescued by USS PT-146 and USS PT-147 (both United States Navy).
USS PT-165 ( United States Navy): World War II: The ELCO 80'-class PT Boat was scuttled as a result of damage from the torpedoing and sinking of Tanker Stanvac Manila that the PT Boat was being carried as deck cargo 100 miles south of Nouméa, New Caledonia (23°45′S 166°30′E / 23.75°S 166.5°E / -23.75; 166.5) .^[113]
USS PT-173 ( United States Navy): World War II: The ELCO 80'-class PT Boat was scuttled as a result of damage from the torpedoing and sinking of Tanker Stanvac Manila that the PT Boat was being carried as deck cargo 100 miles south of Nouméa, New Caledonia (23°45′S 166°30′E / 23.75°S 166.5°E / -23.75; 166.5) .^[114]
Stanvac Manila ( Panama): World War II: The Tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 100 miles south of Nouméa, New Caledonia (23°45′S 166°30′E / 23.75°S 166.5°E / -23.75; 166.5) by I-17 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) . 8 crewmen, 3 Gunners and 1 Navy passenger were killed. 85 men were rescued by USS Preble ( United States Navy).^[115]
U-752 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (51°40′N 29°49′W / 51.667°N 29.817°W / 51.667; -29.817) by a rocket attack from Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 819 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Archer ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 29 of her 46 crew.^[116]

24 May[]

Tana ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Olbia, Sardinia, Italy by Allied aircraft. She was raised in 1946 but sank whilst under tow to Genoa.^[117]

25 May[]

Groppo ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Ciclone-class Torpedo Boat was bombed and sunk at Messina, Sicily, Italy by US Army aircraft.^[118]
U-414 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Ténès, Algeria (36°31′N 0°40′E / 36.517°N 0.667°E / 36.517; 0.667) by HMS Vetch ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 47 crew.^[119]
U-467 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Iceland (62°25′N 14°52′W / 62.417°N 14.867°W / 62.417; -14.867) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 46 crew.^[120]

26 May[]

Kagi Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Kyushu by USS Saury ( United States Navy).^[121]
Shoei Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Apra Harbor, Guam by USS Whale ( United States Navy) with the loss of all hands.^[122]
U-436 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (43°49′N 15°56′W / 43.817°N 15.933°W / 43.817; -15.933) by HMS Hyderabad and HMS Test (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 47 crew.^[123]

27 May[]

Léopard ( Free French Naval Forces): The Chacal-class destroyer ran aground and was wrecked off Tobruk, Libya.
Sicilia ( Sweden): World War II: The cargo ship was captured in the Indian Ocean (24°31′S 35°12′E / 24.517°S 35.2°E / -24.517; 35.2) by U-181 ( Kriegsmarine). The 23 crew were ordered to abandon ship, after which she was scuttled.^[124]

28 May[]

Agwimonte ( United States): World War II: Convoy CD 20: The Type C1 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (34°57′S 19°33′E / 34.95°S 19.55°E / -34.95; 19.55) by U-177 ( Kriegsmarine). All 69 crew were rescued by HMSAS Vereeniging ( South African Navy and a South African Army rescue boat.^[125]
Akatsuki Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Auxiliary Oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Kyushu (27°40′S 125°55′E / 27.667°S 125.917°E / -27.667; 125.917) by USS Saury ( United States Navy). 35 crewmen killed.^[121]
Florida ( USA): World War II: Convoy BT 14: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) east of Fortaleza, Brazil (3°56′S 36°43′W / 3.933°S 36.717°W / -3.933; -36.717) by U-154 ( Kriegsmarine). Her back broken, she was abandoned by her 69 crew, who were rescued by USS PC-592 ( United States Navy). Florida was taken in tow by USS Saucy ( United States Navy). She was later repaired and returned to service.^[126]
John Worthington ( United States): World War II: Convoy BT 14: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 125 nautical miles (232 km) east of Fortaleza (3°52′S 36°48′W / 3.867°S 36.8°W / -3.867; -36.8) by U-154 ( Kriegsmarine). The ship was declared a constructive total loss and was not repaired.^[127]
Kamikawa Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The seaplane tender was torpedoed and damaged in the Bismarck Sea (01°36′S 150°24′E / 1.6°S 150.4°E / -1.6; 150.4) by USS Scamp ( United States Navy) She was finished off in the early hours of the next day. 39 crewmen and 3 Army civilian employees killed.^[128]
Storaas ( Norway): World War II: Convoy CD 20: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (34°57′S 19°33′E / 34.95°S 19.55°E / -34.95; 19.55) by U-177 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMSAS Vereeniging ( South African Navy).^[129]^[130]
U-304 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.^[131]
U-755 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was attacked with rockets and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Mallorca, Spain (39°58′N 1°41′E / 39.967°N 1.683°E / 39.967; 1.683) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 608 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of 40 of her 49 crew.^[132]

29 May[]

Eiski Maru ( Japan): World War II: the cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tambor ( United States Navy).^[133]
Hopetarn ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (30°50′S 39°32′E / 30.833°S 39.533°E / -30.833; 39.533) by U-198 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 44 crew. One survivor was taken on board U-198 as a prisoner of war, the rest were rescued by Nirvana ( United Kingdom).^[134]
HMS MGB 110 ( Royal Navy) : World War II: The (BPB 72'-class Motor Gunboat) was sunk by Kriegsmarine warships off Dunkirk.^[135]
Shoko Maru ( Japan): World War II: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Kyushu by USS Saury ( United States Navy).^[121]
Takamisan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Kyushu by USS Saury ( United States Navy).^[121]

30 May[]

Flora MacDonald ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (7°15′N 13°20′W / 7.25°N 13.333°W / 7.25; -13.333) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 70 crew. She arrived on fire at Freetown, Sierra Leone on 6 June and was declared a constructive total loss.^[136]^[137]
USS LCT-28 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Mk 5-class Landing Craft, Tank struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea .^[138]
Llancarfan ( United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland): She was bombed and sunk 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Cape St. Vincent while on a voyage from Glasgow to Lisbon and Malta with coal and coke.
HMS Untamed ( Royal Navy): The U-class submarine sank in the Firth of Clyde with the loss of all 35 crew. She was later salvaged, repaired and re-entered service as HMS Vitality.

31 May[]

U-440 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (45°38′N 13°04′W / 45.633°N 13.067°W / 45.633; -13.067) by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 201 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.^[139]
U-563 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (46°35′N 10°40′W / 46.583°N 10.667°W / 46.583; -10.667) by Handley Page Halifax and Short Sunderland aircraft of 10 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, and 58 and 228 Squadrons, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.^[140]

Unknown date[]

U-209 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was attacked and damaged on 4 May by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force. She was subsequently lost on or about 7 May, possibly due to damaged received, with the loss of all 46 crew.^[141]
U-381 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine disappeared on patrol in the Atlantic Ocean south of Greenland sometime between 9 and 21 May with the loss of all 47 crew.

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↑ "U-237". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u237.htm. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
↑ "U-640". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u640.htm. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
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↑ "Aloe". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2846.html. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
↑ "Aymeric". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2929.html. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
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↑ "U-273". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u273.html. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
↑ "Benakat". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2934.html. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
↑ "U-258". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u258.htm. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
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↑ "PT 173 of the US Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/10226.html. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
↑ "Stanvac Manila (I) (1941-1943)". Aukevisser. http://www.aukevisser.nl/others/id396.htm. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
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↑ "Florida". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2937.html. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
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Ship events in 1943
Ship launches:	1938	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948
Ship commissionings:	1938	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948
Ship decommissionings:	1938	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948
Shipwrecks:	1938	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948

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[CM-4] "Clan Macpherson". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2896.html. Retrieved 1 April 2012.

[BelgeHO-5] "Belgian Merchant H-O". Belgische Koopvaardij. http://www.belgischekoopvaardij.net/belgian%20merchant%20H-O%2024.5.04.pdf. Retrieved 31 October 2010.

[Mokambo-6] "Mokambo". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/963.html. Retrieved 1 April 2012.

[PV-7] "Port Victor". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2897.html. Retrieved 23 February 2012.

[8] "ShCh-323 of the Soviet Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/5070.html. Retrieved 1 May 2013.

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[Gneisenau-10] "SS Gneisenau (+1943)". Wrecksite. http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?5480. Retrieved 12 October 1943.

[11] "HMS MTB 311 of the Royal Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/14050.html. Retrieved 2 May 2013.

[U465-12] "U-465". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u465.htm. Retrieved 26 March 2012.

[13] "LCT-23 of the US Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/19024.html. Retrieved 3 May 2013.

[Lorient-14] "Lorient". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2898.html. Retrieved 22 February 2012.

[Gudgeon-15] 15.0 ^15.1 "Gudgeon". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss211.txt. Retrieved 31 December 2011.

[Andres-16] "Andres". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de45.htm. Retrieved 28 January 2012.

[Panam-17] "Panam". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2911.html. Retrieved 28 February 2012.

[Seal-18] "Seal". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss183.txt. Retrieved 30 December 2011.

[U109-19] "U-109". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boatss/u109.htm. Retrieved 23 February 2012.

[U439-20] "U-439". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u439.html. Retrieved 25 March 2012.

[U659-21] "U-659". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u659.htm. Retrieved 15 April 2012.

[Bonde-22] "D/S Bonde". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/bonde.html. Retrieved 9 January 2012.

[BondeU266-23] "Bonde". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2899.html. Retrieved 14 March 2012.

[BC-24] "Bristol City". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2900.html. Retrieved 17 March 2012.

[Snook-25] 25.0 ^25.1 ^25.2 "Snook". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss279.txt. Retrieved 4 January 2012.

[Dolius-26] "Dolius". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2908.html. Retrieved 14 April 2012.

[Gharinda-27] "Gharinda". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2907.html. Retrieved 14 March 2012.

[Sawfish-28] "Sawfish". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss276.txt. Retrieved 4 January 2012.

[Harbury-29] "Harbury". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2904.html. Retrieved 14 April 2012.

[Harperley-30] "Harperley". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2902.html. Retrieved 14 March 2012.

[Holmbury-31] "Holmbury". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2901.html. Retrieved 24 February 2012.

[NB-32] "Northern Britain". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2903.html. Retrieved 16 April 2012.

[Selvistan-33] "Selvistan". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2905.html. Retrieved 14 March 2012.

[U638-34] "U-638". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u638.htm. Retrieved 14 April 2012.

[Wentworth-35] "Wentworth". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2906.html. Retrieved 17 March 2012.

[WM2-36] "West Madaket". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2910.html. Retrieved 9 April 2012.

[WM-37] "West Maximus". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2909.html. Retrieved 14 March 2012.

[Amazone-38] "Amazone". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/1607.html. Retrieved 16 March 2012.

[Halsey-39] "Halsey". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/1612.html. Retrieved 16 March 2012.

[JA-40] "Java Arrow". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/1613.html. Retrieved 16 March 2012.

[U630-41] "U-630". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u630.htm. Retrieved 14 April 2012.

[42] "Berakit (5606167)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 12 August 2012. (subscription required)

[Brand-43] "M/S Brand". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/brand.html. Retrieved 9 January 2012.

[BrandU603-44] "Brand". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2921.html. Retrieved 12 April 2012.

[Laconikos-45] "Laconikos". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2912.html. Retrieved 20 February 2012.

[LibS-46] "Liberty Ships - S". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibShipsS.html. Retrieved 6 January 2012.

[SJK-47] "Samuel Jordan Kirkwood". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2913.html. Retrieved 8 March 2012.

[Wahoo-48] 48.0 ^48.1 ^48.2 "Wahoo". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss238.txt. Retrieved 1 January 2012.

[U447-49] "U-447". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u447.htm. Retrieved 26 March 2012.

[U663-50] "U-663". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u663.htm. Retrieved 15 April 2012.

[51] "FR L'Audacieux of the French Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/6045.html. Retrieved 7 May 2013.

[BG-52] "HMS Daneman". U boat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/6337.html. Retrieved 8 May 2013.

[Liv-53] "D/S Liv". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/liv.html. Retrieved 26 January 2011.

[LibP-54] "Liberty Ships - P". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibShipsP.html. Retrieved 6 January 2012.

[Gar-55] 55.0 ^55.1 ^55.2 "Gar". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss206.txt. Retrieved 31 December 2011.

[Corneville-56] "Corneville". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2914.html. Retrieved 1 April 2012.

[Kanbe-57] "Kanbe". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2915.html. Retrieved 24 February 2012.

[58] "HMS MTB 61 of the Royal Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/16764.html. Retrieved 9 May 2013.

[StanL-59] "WWI STANDARD BUILT SHIPS L - W". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/WWIStandardShipsL-W.htm#L-M-N. Retrieved 8 May 2011.

[Plunger-60] 60.0 ^60.1 "Plunger". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss179.txt. Retrieved 30 December 2011.

[61] "HMS MTB 264 of the Royal Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/14079.html. Retrieved 10 May 2013.

[Grado-62] 62.0 ^62.1 "D/S Grado". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/grado.html. Retrieved 13 January 2012.

[Antigone-63] "Antigone". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2917.html. Retrieved 20 March 2012.

[CS-64] "Clan Skene". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/1623.html. Retrieved 16 March 2012.

[FortAJ-65] "Fort Ships A-J". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/FortA.html. Retrieved 5 January 2012.

[FC-66] "Fort Concord". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2920.html. Retrieved 26 March 2012.

[67] "ML 133 of the Royal Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/14307.html. Retrieved 11 May 2013.

[NM-68] "Nailsea Meadow". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2918.html. Retrieved 8 March 2012.

[Tinhow-69] "Tinhow". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2919.html. Retrieved 8 March 2012.

[U528-70] "U-528". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u528.html. Retrieved 4 April 2012.

[Grayback-71] "Gar". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss208.txt. Retrieved 31 December 2011.

[72] "Imperial Submarines". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/I-31_t.htm. Retrieved 12 May 2013.

[73] "HMS MMS 89 of the Royal Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/13798.html. Retrieved 12 May 2013.

[Sandanger-74] "M/T Sandanger". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/sandanger.html. Retrieved 7 February 2012.

[SandangerU221-75] "Sandanger". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2923.html. Retrieved 10 March 2012.

[U186-76] "U-186". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u186.htm. Retrieved 8 March 2012.

[U456-77] "U-456". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u456.htm. Retrieved 26 March 2012.

[78] "Klaus Howaldt (5613963)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 30 March 2012. (subscription required)

[Mambi-79] "Mambi". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2924.html. Retrieved 2 March 2012.

[Nickeliner-80] 80.0 ^80.1 "Nickeliner". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2925.html. Retrieved 2 March 2012.

[81] "Official Cronology of the US Navy in WWII". Ibiblio. http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/USN-Chron/USN-Chron-1943.html. Retrieved 14 April 2013.

[82] "HDML 1154 of the Royal Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/15109.html. Retrieved 14 May 2013.

[83] "M-8 (6110837)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 21 July 2012. (subscription required)

[84] "M-122 of the Soviet Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/4984.html. Retrieved 14 May 2013.

[U235-85] "U-235". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u235.htm. Retrieved 10 March 2012.

[U237-86] "U-237". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u237.htm. Retrieved 10 March 2012.

[U640-87] "U-640". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u640.htm. Retrieved 14 April 2012.

[ML-88] "Maroussio Logothetis". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2926.html. Retrieved 22 February 2012.

[U266-89] "U-266". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u266.htm. Retrieved 14 March 2012.

[LibW-90] "Liberty Ships - W". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibShipsW.html. Retrieved 6 January 2012.

[MacKenzie-91] "DD-614". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/destroy/dd614txt.htm. Retrieved 30 December 2011.

[U182-92] "U-182". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u182.htm. Retrieved 8 March 2012.

[Aloe-93] "Aloe". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2846.html. Retrieved 8 March 2012.

[Aymeric-94] "Aymeric". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2929.html. Retrieved 15 April 2012.

[HomeBo-95] "Norwegian Homefleet - WW II, Ships starting with Bo through Bø". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsb2.html. Retrieved 8 February 2012.

[96] "Japanese Subchasers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/CH-22_t.htm. Retrieved 17 May 2013.

[97] "Eurostadt (5607723)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 27 March 2012. (subscription required)

[98] "M-414 (6116032)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 4 August 2012. (subscription required)

[Northmoor-99] "Northmoor". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2928.html. Retrieved 8 March 2012.

[U646-100] "U-646". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u646.htm. Retrieved 14 April 2012.

[U657-101] "U-657". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u657.htm. Retrieved 15 April 2012.

[102] "M-345 (6116009)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 27 July 2012. (subscription required)

[Pollack-103] 103.0 ^103.1 "Pollack". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss180.txt. Retrieved 30 December 2011.

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