List of shipwrecks in April 1917

The list of shipwrecks in April 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during April 1917.

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1 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 1 April 1917
Ship State Description
Aztec  United States World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°20′N 6°00′W / 48.333°N 6.000°W / 48.333; -6.000) by SM U-46 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 27 crew, and one gunner missing. One lifeboat was smashed against her hull during launch, and another was lost after launch.[1][2]
Bergenhus  Denmark World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the North Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) east of the Farne Islands, Northumberland, United Kingdom by SM UC-40 ( Imperial German Navy). There were no casualties.[3]
Camilla  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of Skudesnes, Rogaland (56°32′N 3°59′E / 56.533°N 3.983°E / 56.533; 3.983) by SM UB-35 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight of her crew.[4]
Consul Persson  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (58°21′N 2°55′E / 58.350°N 2.917°E / 58.350; 2.917) by SM U-54 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5]
Eastern Belle  United Kingdom World War I: The ketch was scuttled in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[6]
Endymion  United Kingdom World War I: The ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Start Point, Devon by SM UB-32 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four crew.[7]
Ester  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (56°32′N 4°18′E / 56.533°N 4.300°E / 56.533; 4.300) by SM UB-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[8]
Fjelland  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west by west of Utsire, Rogaland (58°20′N 5°50′E / 58.333°N 5.833°E / 58.333; 5.833) by SM U-54 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[9]
Jolie Brise  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Audierne, Finistère by SM UB-36 ( Imperial German Navy).[10]
Kasenga  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Cape Palos, Spain by an enemy submarine.[11]
Maria Santissima D. Grazie  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM U-65 ( Imperial German Navy).[12]
Maria T.  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM U-65 ( Imperial German Navy).[13]
Providence de Dieu  France World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Audierne by SM UB-36 ( Imperial German Navy).[14]
Silvia  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south east of the Owers Lightship ( United Kingdom) (50°19′N 0°28′W / 50.317°N 0.467°W / 50.317; -0.467) by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[15]
Warren  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy (41°51′N 11°22′E / 41.850°N 11.367°E / 41.850; 11.367) by SM UC-38 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[11][16]
Zambesi  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) north by west of Alexandria, Egypt (31°26′N 29°49′E / 31.433°N 29.817°E / 31.433; 29.817) by SM U-63 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew.[11][17][18]

2 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 2 April 1917
Ship State Description
Britannia  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship torpedoed and was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) west north west of Pantelleria, Italy (36°35′N 11°28′E / 36.583°N 11.467°E / 36.583; 11.467) by SM U-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but two of them were taken as prisoners of war.[11][19]
HMT Commandant  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea off the Sunk Lightship ( United Kingdom) (51°33′N 1°36′E / 51.550°N 1.600°E / 51.550; 1.600) with the loss of five of her crew.[20]
Filicudi  Regia Marina World War I: The naval tug struck a mine placed by SM UC-38 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Trapani, Sicily.[21]
Havlyst  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea off Lindesnes, Vest-Agder (57°30′N 6°50′E / 57.500°N 6.833°E / 57.500; 6.833) by SM U-54 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[22]
Anna Fostenes  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk, probably by a floating mine, 90 miles (140 km) north of Terschelling, with the loss of eight crewman.[23]
Lord Scarborough  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) east of the Isle of May, Fife by SM UB-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[24]
Sagitta  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea (60°00′N 2°00′W / 60.000°N 2.000°W / 60.000; -2.000) by SM U-78 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[25]
Snespurven  Norway World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) south south west of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland (50°55′N 7°03′W / 50.917°N 7.050°W / 50.917; -7.050) by SM U-59 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[26]
Zealandia  United States The ship ran aground off Southport, Lancashire, United Kingdom.[27]

3 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 3 April 1917
Ship State Description
Annunziata A.  Italy World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sardinia (39°52′N 10°04′E / 39.867°N 10.067°E / 39.867; 10.067) by SM UC-38 ( Imperial German Navy).[28]
Ardgask  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of Cape Rosello, Sicily by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[11][29]
Caterina R.  Italy World War I: The barquentine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily (39°27′N 9°46′E / 39.450°N 9.767°E / 39.450; 9.767) by SM UC-38 ( Imperial German Navy).[30]
Domenico  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sardinia (39°24′N 9°55′E / 39.400°N 9.917°E / 39.400; 9.917) by SM UC-38 ( Imperial German Navy).[31]
Ellen James  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew.[11][32]
Ernest Simons  France World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cap Sera, Algeria (37°08′N 8°28′E / 37.133°N 8.467°E / 37.133; 8.467) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[33]
Hesperus  Russia World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 72 nautical miles (133 km) off the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (48°50′N 7°20′W / 48.833°N 7.333°W / 48.833; -7.333) by SM U-46 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[34]
Maria Ferrara  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily by SM U-65 ( Imperial German Navy).[35]
Nuova Maria di Porto Salvo  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily by SM UC-38 ( Imperial German Navy).[36]
Saint Simon  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of La Galite, Tunisia (37°36′N 8°38′E / 37.600°N 8.633°E / 37.600; 8.633) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy).[37]
Vasilefs Constantinos Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Aegean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) south west of Akra Akritas by SM UB-43 ( Imperial German Navy).[38]

4 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 4 April 1917
Ship State Description
City of Paris  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 46 nautical miles (85 km) south by east of Cap d'Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, France (42°54′N 7°38′E / 42.900°N 7.633°E / 42.900; 7.633) by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 122 lives.[11][39]
Domingo  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Queenstown, County Cork, United Kingdom by SM U-60 ( Imperial German Navy).[40]
Gibraltar  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east north east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire by SM UB-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[41][42]
Hundvaagø  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland. She was beached at Castletownbere, County Cork. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[43]
Hunstanton  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 36 nautical miles (67 km) west of the Isles of Scilly (49°50′N 7°40′W / 49.833°N 7.667°W / 49.833; -7.667) by SM UC-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[44]
Maggie Ross  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north east of Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire by SM UB-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[42][45]
Margit  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°28′N 21°24′E / 35.467°N 21.400°E / 35.467; 21.400) by SM U-63 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[11][17][46]
Marguerite  United States World War I: The four-masted schooner was captured and damaged in attempting to scuttle her with a torpedo or by scuttling charges in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south west of Sardinia by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy). She sank the next day. Her crew was rescued by a French torpedo boat 46 hours later.[47][48][49]
Missourian  United States World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Porto Maurizio, Liguria, Italy by SM U-52 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[50][48][51]
Monte Protedigo  Argentina World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly (49°27′N 6°44′W / 49.450°N 6.733°W / 49.450; -6.733) by SM UC-30 ( Imperial German Navy).[52]
Parana  Brazil World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel off Barfleur, Manche, France by SM UB-32 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[53]
Parkgate  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) north east of the Cap de Fer, Algeria (38°12′N 8°10′E / 38.200°N 8.167°E / 38.200; 8.167) by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of sixteen crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[54]
Penseiro  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the Isles of Scilly by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[55]
Ravenna  Italy World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Cape Mele, Liguria (44°00′N 8°28′E / 44.000°N 8.467°E / 44.000; 8.467) by SM U-52 ( Imperial German Navy).[56]
San Giovanni Battiste  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy).[57]
Trevier  Belgium World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Scheveningen, South Holland, Netherlands (52°15′N 3°49′E / 52.250°N 3.817°E / 52.250; 3.817 (SS Trevier)) by SM UB-23 ( Imperial German Navy).[58]
Vladimir Reitz  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by north of Foula, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM U-78 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew.[59]

5 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 5 April 1917
Ship State Description
Amiral L'Hermite  France World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west north west of the Blasket Islands, County Kerry, United Kingdom by SM U-59 ( Imperial German Navy).[60]
Angel Marina  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Ligurian Sea (43°16′N 7°10′E / 43.267°N 7.167°E / 43.267; 7.167) by SM U-52 ( Imperial German Navy).[61]
Benheather  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°20′N 12°30′W / 51.333°N 12.500°W / 51.333; -12.500) by SM U-46 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[62]
Bris  Denmark World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of the Butt of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom by SM U-78 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew.[63]
Calliope  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south west of Ustica, Italy (38°22′N 11°25′E / 38.367°N 11.417°E / 38.367; 11.417) by SM U-65 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six lives. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[64]
Canadian  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°36′N 10°48′W / 51.600°N 10.800°W / 51.600; -10.800) by SM U-59 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[65]
Dicto  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Armen Rock by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[66]
Dunkerquois  France World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) off the Blasket Islands by SM U-86 ( Imperial German Navy).[67]
Ebenezer  Denmark World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of St. Kilda, United Kingdom (57°58′N 8°20′W / 57.967°N 8.333°W / 57.967; -8.333) by SM U-57 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[68][69]
Ernest Legouve  France World War I: The barque was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west by south of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom (50°30′N 1°26′W / 50.500°N 1.433°W / 50.500; -1.433) by SM UB-32 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of twenty of her 24 crew.[70]
Gower Coast  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the English Channel off Le Tréport, Seine-Inférieure, France with the loss of all fifteen crew.[71]
Marie Celine  France World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-86 ( Imperial German Navy).[72]
N. J. Fjord  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east north east of Coquet Island, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Her crew survived.[73]
Roland  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west north west of the Blasket Islands by SM U-59 ( Imperial German Navy).[74]
San Fulgencio  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Sables d'Olonne, Vendée, France by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy).[75]
Siberier  Belgium World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (52°18′N 11°40′W / 52.300°N 11.667°W / 52.300; -11.667 (SS Siberier)) by SM U-86 ( Imperial German Navy). She was taken in tow but sank the next day.[76]
Solstad  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea north west of Cythera, Greece (36°02′N 20°50′E / 36.033°N 20.833°E / 36.033; 20.833) by SM U-63 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[77]
Vilja  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic OCean 135 nautical miles (250 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (52°12′N 13°07′W / 52.200°N 13.117°W / 52.200; -13.117) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[78]

6 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 6 April 1917
Ship State Description
Cybele  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea of Cabo de Gata, Almeria, Spain by SM UC-25 ( Imperial German Navy).[79]
Henry Clay  United States The schooner barge sank in 15 fathoms (90 ft; 27 m) of water 9 miles (14 km) west south west of the Montauk Point Light after springing a leak in a gale, a total loss. The crew was rescued by her tug Germantown ( United States).[80][81]
John H. Ryerson  United States The barge went ashore on Kelsey Point near Duck Island, Connecticut. Refloated and returned to service.[82]
Kongshaug  Norway World War I: The coaster was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north of Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM UB-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew were rescued by a Scottish fishing vessel.[83]
La Tour d'Auvergne  France World War I: The brig was shelled and set on fire in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south east of the Longships Lighthouse by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy). She was towed to Mullion, Cornwall, United Kingdom but was declared a constructive total loss. Her crew survived.[84]
Lord Kitchener  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north by east of Kinnaird Head by SM UB-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[42][85]
Marion  Norway World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°10′N 13°46′W / 52.167°N 13.767°W / 52.167; -13.767) by SM U-60 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[86]
Narberth Castle  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Dennis Head Old Beacon, North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands by SM UC-27 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[87]
Nestor  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west by north of North Ronaldsay by SM UC-27 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[88]
Perce Neige  France World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Lands End, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[89]
Powhatan  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north by west of North Rona (59°32′N 6°30′W / 59.533°N 6.500°W / 59.533; -6.500) by SM U-66 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 36 crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[11][90]
Presto  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-40 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east of Roker Point, Sunderland, County Durham (54°57′N 1°16′W / 54.950°N 1.267°W / 54.950; -1.267) with the loss of six of her crew.[91]
Rahmanich  Egypt World War I: The ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt by SM UC-34 ( Imperial German Navy).[92]
Recto  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north by east of Kinnaird Head by SM UB-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[42][93]
Rosalind  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°39′N 14°20′W / 51.650°N 14.333°W / 51.650; -14.333) by SM U-86 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew.[94]
Sand Flea  United States The dredge sank in the harbor at Bridgeport, Connecticut.[82]
Spithead  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north by west of the Damietta Lighthouse, Egypt (31°44′N 31°46′E / 31.733°N 31.767°E / 31.733; 31.767) by SM UC-34 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[11][95]
HMT Strathrannoch  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-31 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea off St. Abb's Head, Berwickshire (55°55′N 2°07′W / 55.917°N 2.117°W / 55.917; -2.117) with the loss of all thirteen crew.[96]
Tell City  United States The steamer sank after being forced ashore at Little Hocking, Ohio.[97]
Thelma  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south by west of the Owers Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[98]
Vine Branch  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (49°45′N 14°08′W / 49.750°N 14.133°W / 49.750; -14.133) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all 44 crew.[99]

7 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 7 April 1917
Ship State Description
Caminha  Portugal World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south west of Cape Ferrat (45°22′N 2°48′W / 45.367°N 2.800°W / 45.367; -2.800 (SS Caminha)) by gunfire from SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy).[100]
SMS Cormoran  Imperial German Navy World War I: The merchant raider was scuttled at Guam with the loss of nine crew.
Edwin R. Hunt  United States World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Cabo de Gata, Almeria, Spain by SM UC-25 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[101][48]
Emily S. Baymore  United States The barge went on the rocks at Eastern Point, New London, Connecticut.[82]
Fiskaa  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off St. Kilda, United Kingdom by SM U-46 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[102]
HMS Jason  Royal Navy World War I: The torpedo boat struck a mine placed by SM U-78 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank off Coll, Inner Hebrides (56°35′45″N 6°28′15″W / 56.59583°N 6.47083°W / 56.59583; -6.47083) with the loss of 25 crew.[103]
SS Maplewood  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 47 nautical miles (87 km) south west of Cape Sperone, Sardinia, Italy by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[11][104]
Salmo  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock (52°30′N 14°40′W / 52.500°N 14.667°W / 52.500; -14.667) by SM U-60 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew.[105]
Scow No. 35  United States The scow sank in White Head Pass, Portland, Maine.[82]
Seward  United States World War I: The cargo ship was shelled, or torpedoed, and sunk, or captured and scuttled with explosives, depending on source, in the Mediterranean Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) north east of Begur, Spain (42°42′N 3°41′E / 42.700°N 3.683°E / 42.700; 3.683) by SM U-52 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[106][48][107]
Trefusis  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east of Cape Pula, Sardinia (38°38′N 9°25′E / 38.633°N 9.417°E / 38.633; 9.417) by SM U-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[17][108]

8 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 8 April 1917
Ship State Description
Alba  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Garraf, Spain (41°05′N 1°53′E / 41.083°N 1.883°E / 41.083; 1.883) by SM U-52 ( Imperial German Navy).[109]
SMS G88  Imperial German Navy World War I: The G85-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by a Royal Navy Coastal Motor Boat.[110]
Geilan Bahri  United Kingdom World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 54 nautical miles (100 km) off Alexandria, Egypt by SM UC-34 ( Imperial German Navy).[11][111]
Livatho Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Crete (36°24′N 20°56′E / 36.400°N 20.933°E / 36.400; 20.933) by SM UB-47 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[112]
Lucia  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Pula, Sardinia by SM U-65 ( Imperial German Navy).[113]
Nestos Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west south west of Sapientza (36°27′N 20°59′E / 36.450°N 20.983°E / 36.450; 20.983) by SM UB-47 ( Imperial German Navy).[114]
Papa Gian Battista  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Pula, Sardinia by SM U-65 ( Imperial German Navy).[115]
Petridge  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°14′N 10°10′W / 48.233°N 10.167°W / 48.233; -10.167) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but two of them were taken as prisoners of war.[116]
Torrington  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of the Isles of Scilly by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 34 crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[117]
Umvoti  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west north west of Ouessant (48°48′N 10°15′W / 48.800°N 10.250°W / 48.800; -10.250) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four crew. Two survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[11][118]

9 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 9 April 1917
Ship State Description
Avon  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the Thames Estuary 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) south east by south of the Tongue Lightship ( United Kingdom) (51°29′00″N 1°26′30″E / 51.48333°N 1.44167°E / 51.48333; 1.44167) with the loss of two lives.[119]
Cairnie  United Kingdom The coaster dragged her anchors, collided with another vessel and sank. Her crew were rescued.[120]
Concord  United States The steamer went ashore on Hog Island, Massachusetts.[82]
Esterel  France World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Port-Vendres, Pyrénées-Orientales (42°39′N 3°30′E / 42.650°N 3.500°E / 42.650; 3.500) by SM U-52 ( Imperial German Navy).[121]
Fremad I  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) off Lindesnes, Vest-Agder (58°47′N 0°52′E / 58.783°N 0.867°E / 58.783; 0.867) by SM U-59 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[122]
Ganslei  Russia World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in Kola Bay (69°19′N 33°31′E / 69.317°N 33.517°E / 69.317; 33.517) by SM U-75 ( Imperial German Navy).[123]
Kittiwake  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of the Maas Lightship ( Netherlands) (52°15′N 3°18′E / 52.250°N 3.300°E / 52.250; 3.300) by SM UB-30 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seven crew.[124]
HMT Ortho  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-14 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk (52°23′00″N 1°52′30″E / 52.38333°N 1.87500°E / 52.38333; 1.87500) with the loss of a crew member.[125]
Saint Maudez  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) north north west of Fécamp, Seine-Inférieure by SM UB-39 ( Imperial German Navy).[126]
Themistoclis Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Pointe Saint-Mathieu, Finistère, France by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy).[127]
Valhall  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of the Pierres Noires, Finistère by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[128]

10 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 10 April 1917
Ship State Description
Abd Razid Tunisia World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tripoli, Libya by SM UC-20 ( Imperial German Navy).[129]
Dalton  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Matapan, Greece (36°00′N 22°40′E / 36.000°N 22.667°E / 36.000; 22.667) by SM U-28 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived.[11][130]
HMS P26  Royal Navy World War I: The P-class sloop struck a mine placed by SM UC-26 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France with the loss of nineteen of her 59 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS P19 ( Royal Navy[131][132]
Pluto  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) south east by east of Lowestoft, Suffolk (52°19′N 2°34′E / 52.317°N 2.567°E / 52.317; 2.567) by SM UB-20 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[11][133]
Porto di Rodi  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea 37°53′N 18°02′E / 37.883°N 18.033°E / 37.883; 18.033) SM U-32 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 31 crew.[134]
Ranvik  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) west south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[135]
HMHS Salta  Royal Navy ( Red Cross): World War I: The hospital ship struck a mine and sank at Le Havre with the loss of 130 of the 205 people on board.

11 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 11 April 1917
Ship State Description
HMT Amy  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-26 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine Maritime, France with the loss of nine of her crew.[136]
Ansgar  Denmark World War I: The barquentine was set afire and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape San Antonio, Spain (39°06′N 0°30′E / 39.100°N 0.500°E / 39.100; 0.500) by SM U-52 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[137]
Candia  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Zuwara, Libya by SM UC-20 ( Imperial German Navy).[138]
Cyfarthfa  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) west south west of Antikythera, Greece (35°29′N 22°30′E / 35.483°N 22.500°E / 35.483; 22.500) by SM UB-47 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[11][139]
Duchess of Cornwall  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-26 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Cape Barfleur, Manche, France with the loss of 23 of her crew.[140]
Imperial Transport  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) north west by north of Alexandria, Egypt by SM UC-34 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[11][141]
Miss Morris  United Kingdom World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of Garrucha, Andalusia, Spain (36°57′N 1°50′W / 36.950°N 1.833°W / 36.950; -1.833) by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[142]
Nancy  Denmark World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse, Hordaland, Norway by SM U-30 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew.[143]
Precedent  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) east south east of Berry Head, Devon by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[42][144]
Quaggy  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by SM UC-31 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire with the loss of two of her crew.[145]
Sarvsfos  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south east of Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (58°33′N 0°00′E / 58.550°N 0.000°E / 58.550; 0.000) by SM U-50 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[146]
Saxo  Denmark World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse by SM U-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[147]
Star  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 68 nautical miles (126 km) off the coast of Fife, United Kingdom by SM U-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[148]
Sylfiden  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk in the Barents Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north by west of Holmengrå, Finnmark by SM U-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[149]
HMS Thrush  Royal Navy The salvage ship was wrecked off Glenarm, Ireland.
Tremorvah  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) north north west of Cape Bougaroni, Algeria by SM U-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but four of them were taken as prisoners of war.[11][150]

12 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 12 April 1917
Ship State Description
Angela M.  Italy World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Cape Bougaroni, Algeria by SM U-65 ( Imperial German Navy).[151]
Caliban  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-76 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[42][152]
Chinkiang  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east by east of Buchan Ness, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-76 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[42][153]
Crown Prince  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Girdle Ness by SM UC-76 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[154]
Dina Henderika  Netherlands World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east north east of Hartlepool, County Durham, United Kingdom by SM UC-30 ( Imperial German Navy).[155]
Edelweiss  France World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy).[156]
Equerry  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of Kincaid Head by SM UC-76 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[157]
Ernst Sophie  Russia World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (51°05′N 11°58′W / 51.083°N 11.967°W / 51.083; -11.967) by SM UC-27 ( Imperial German Navy).[158]
Fife Ness  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) east north east of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-76 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[42][159]
Glencliffe  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Tabarca Island, Alicante, Spain (38°07′N 0°22′W / 38.117°N 0.367°W / 38.117; -0.367) by SM U-52 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[11][160]
India Greece Greece
World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Gibraltar by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[161]
Kildale  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Pantelleria, Italy (36°44′N 12°32′E / 36.733°N 12.533°E / 36.733; 12.533) SM U-32 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[162]
Kolaastind  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (60°14′N 2°42′E / 60.233°N 2.700°E / 60.233; 2.700) by SM U-30 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four crew.[163]
Largo Bay  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east by east of Buchan Ness by SM UC-76 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[164]
Lilian  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Girdle Ness by SM UC-76 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[165]
Lismore  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 22 nautical miles (41 km) north west by north of Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France (49°48′N 0°18′W / 49.800°N 0.300°W / 49.800; -0.300) by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five lives.[11][166]
Neptunus  Netherlands World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east north east of Hartlepool by SM UC-31 ( Imperial German Navy).[167]
Niritos Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Augusta, Sicily, Italy (37°13′N 15°20′E / 37.217°N 15.333°E / 37.217; 15.333) by SM U-27 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy).[168]
Osprey  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Girdle Ness by SM UC-76 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[169]
Toro  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°30′N 10°00′W / 48.500°N 10.000°W / 48.500; -10.000) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fourteen crew. Two survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[11][170]
Union  Denmark World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea 18 to 20 nautical miles (33 to 37 km) east of the Souter Lighthouse, County Durham by SM UC-31 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[171]
Voorwarts  Netherlands World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east north east of Hartlepool by SM UC-30 ( Imperial German Navy).[172]

13 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 13 April 1917
Ship State Description
Argyll  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°23′N 9°07′W / 49.383°N 9.117°W / 49.383; -9.117) by SM U-84 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 22 of her crew.[11][173]
Bandon  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-44 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) south west of Mine Head, Waterford (51°57′N 7°35′W / 51.950°N 7.583°W / 51.950; -7.583) with the loss of 28 of her crew.[174]
Bokn  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse, Hordaland (60°04′N 0°45′E / 60.067°N 0.750°E / 60.067; 0.750) by SM U-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[175]
Frixos  Russian Empire World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (60°04′N 0°45′E / 60.067°N 0.750°E / 60.067; 0.750) by SM U-30 ( Imperial German Navy).[176]
Gama  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea (60°24′N 1°15′E / 60.400°N 1.250°E / 60.400; 1.250) by SM U-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[177]
Gambetta  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the Île d'Yeu, Finistère by SM UC-26 ( Imperial German Navy).[178]
Giuseppe Accame  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Cape Spartel, Morocco by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[179]
Glenlora  Norway World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea (60°36′N 1°53′E / 60.600°N 1.883°E / 60.600; 1.883) by SM U-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[180]
Kariba  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 260 nautical miles (480 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°30′N 11°28′W / 48.500°N 11.467°W / 48.500; -11.467) by SM UC-27 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of thirteen of her crew.[11][181]
Maggie Todd  United States The schooner went ashore at Wood End, Provincetown, Massachusetts. Refloated and returned to service.[82]
Maria  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[11][182]
HMML 534  Royal Navy The motor launch was lost in the Mediterranean Sea on this date.[17]
Odysseus Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Cape Spartel by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[183]
HMT Pitstruan  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-76 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east of the Noss Head Lighthouse, Shetland Islands with the loss of eleven of her crew.[184]
Stork  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire by SM UC-41 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[42][185]
Strathcona  Canada World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) west north west of North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (59°35′N 5°49′W / 59.583°N 5.817°W / 59.583; -5.817) by SM U-78 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of nine crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[11][186]
Stromboli  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Cape Spartel by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[187]
W. F. Babcock  United States The schooner barge went ashore on Monomoy Point, Massachusetts. Refloated and returned to service.[82][188]
Zara  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse (60°08′N 1°52′E / 60.133°N 1.867°E / 60.133; 1.867) by SM U-30 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 27 lives.[189]

14 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 14 April 1917
Ship State Description
Andromach  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Shetland Islands by SM U-78 ( Imperial German Navy). Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. The other eleven crew took to the lifeboat but were not found.[190]
Cinque Ottobre  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia by SM UC-20 ( Imperial German Navy).[191]
Fjeldli  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 76 nautical miles (141 km) west by north of the Marstein Lighthouse, Hordaland (60°02′N 2°10′E / 60.033°N 2.167°E / 60.033; 2.167) by SM U-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[192]
Gange  French Navy World War I: The troopship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 33 nautical miles (61 km) north east of Cape Serrat, Algeria (37°24′N 9°50′E / 37.400°N 9.833°E / 37.400; 9.833) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of one life.[193]
Hermione  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-33 ( Imperial German Navy) and was damaged in the Irish Sea off the Coningbeg Lightship ( United Kingdom). She was beached in Dunmore Bay where she was declared a constructive total loss. Subsequently scrapped in situ.[194]
HMT Orcades  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea off Grimsby with the loss of six of her crew.[195]
Patagonier  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 135 nautical miles (250 km)) west of Gibraltar (36°00′N 9°00′W / 36.000°N 9.000°W / 36.000; -9.000) by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[11][196]
Progresso  Italy World War I: The tug was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia by SM UC-20 ( Imperial German Navy).[197]
Spray  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north east of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UC-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[198]
Tom  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Hourtin, Gironde, France (45°05′N 1°30′W / 45.083°N 1.500°W / 45.083; -1.500) by SM UC-26 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[199]
Tres Macs  Portugal World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (36°39′N 7°22′W / 36.650°N 7.367°W / 36.650; -7.367) by SM U-52 ( Imperial German Navy).[200]
Venus  Norway World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by SM UC-50 ( Imperial German Navy) and sank in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, United Kingdom with the loss of fourteen of her crew.[201]

15 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 15 April 1917
Ship State Description
A-5  United States Navy Sunk at Cavite Navy Yard in the Philippines due to a ballast tank leak. Raised and returned to service.[202]
Alert  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Dover, Kent.[11]
Alessio Cocco  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia by SM UC-20 ( Imperial German Navy).[203]
Arcadian  United Kingdom
SS Arcadian
World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sea of Crete 26 nautical miles (48 km) northeast of Milos, Greece (36°50′N 24°50′E / 36.833°N 24.833°E / 36.833; 24.833) by SM UC-74 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 277 lives.[11][204]
Astræa  Denmark World War I: The barquentine was set afire and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°00′N 10°30′W / 49.000°N 10.500°W / 49.000; -10.500) by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seven crew.[205]
Brothertoft  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea (approximately 55°50′N 1°30′E / 55.833°N 1.500°E / 55.833; 1.500) by SM UC-30 ( Imperial German Navy).[206]
Cameronia  United Kingdom World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) east of Malta (35°50′N 17°32′E / 35.833°N 17.533°E / 35.833; 17.533) by SM U-33 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 140-210 of the 2,650-plus people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Nemesis and HMS Rifleman (both  Royal Navy).
Dalmatian  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea by SM UC-44 ( Imperial German Navy). Her nine crew took to the lifeboats but did not survive.[207]
Fram  Denmark World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the North Sea (56°35′N 2°45′W / 56.583°N 2.750°W / 56.583; -2.750) by SM U-93 ( Imperial German Navy).[208]
Gretaston  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°08′N 11°32′W / 43.133°N 11.533°W / 43.133; -11.533) by SM UC-27 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all 29 crew.[209]
Heikina  Netherlands World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea by SM UC-44 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew took to the lifeboats but did not survive.[210]
Mashobra  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) south west of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°34′N 20°40′E / 35.567°N 20.667°E / 35.567; 20.667) by SM U-28 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy) with the loss of eight lives. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[11][211]
Møhlenpris  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of Beachy Head, Sussex, United Kingdom (50°38′N 0°15′W / 50.633°N 0.250°W / 50.633; -0.250) by SM UB-40 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[212]
Panaghi Drakatos Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 26 nautical miles (48 km) off Cape Santa Maria, Portugal by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[213]
Paris  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Greipengen by SM U-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[214]
Sutterton  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) east south east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire (55°45′N 0°15′W / 55.750°N 0.250°W / 55.750; -0.250) by SM UC-44 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[42][215]
Tusnastabb  Norway World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Cap Gris Nez, Pas-de-Calais, France (50°54′N 1°34′E / 50.900°N 1.567°E / 50.900; 1.567). Her crew survived.[216]

16 April[edit]

List of shipwrecks: 16 April 1917
Ship State Description
Amanda  Sweden World War I: The brig was scuttled in the North Sea[217] (56°27′N 3°00′E / 56.450°N 3.000°E / 56.450; 3.000) by SM UC-51 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[218]
Anne  Denmark World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (51°45′N 17°20′W / 51.750°N 17.333°W / 51.750; -17.333) by SM U-43 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[219]
HMS C16  Royal Navy The C-class submarine was rammed and sunk at Harwich, Essex by HMS Melampus ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all sixteen crew. She was subsequently salvaged, repaired and returned to service.
Cairndhu  United Kingdom <