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DeutschList of shipwrecks in May 1917
The list of shipwrecks in May 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1917.
| May 1917 | ||||||
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | Unknown date | ||
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1 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia |  France | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 7 nautical miles (13 km) off the Chassiron Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[1] |
| Alide |  Russia | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy).[2] |
| Antigone | France | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) off the Chassiron Lighthouse by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[3] |
| Bagdale |  United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) north east of Creac'h Point, Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°41′N 5°08′W / 48.683°N 5.133°W) by SM UC-66 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 23 of her crew.[4][5] |
| Barreiro |  Portugal | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Suances, Cantabria, Spain by SM UC-69 ( Imperial German Navy).[6] |
| British Sun | United Kingdom | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 230 nautical miles (430 km) east south east of Malta by SM UB-43 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][7] |
| C. A. Jacques | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 26 nautical miles (48 km) west south west of Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France (50°27′N 1°04′E / 50.450°N 1.067°E) by SM UB-18 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew.[5][8] |
| Camille Amelin | France | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 6 nautical miles (11 km) off the Baleines Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[9] |
| Dora | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of the Mull of Galloway by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[10] |
| Genua | United Kingdom | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Southwold, Suffolk by a Luftstreitkräfte aircraft.[5][11] |
| Firelight | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (55°01′N 1°21′W / 55.017°N 1.350°W) by SM UC-29 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][12] |
| Imberhorne |  Finland | World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north west by west of the Stags of Broadhaven, County Mayo, United Kingdom (54°07′N 13°04′W / 54.117°N 13.067°W) by SM UC-73 ( Imperial German Navy).[13] |
| Ladywood | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall (49°52′N 5°59′W / 49.867°N 5.983°W) by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[14] |
| Helen | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of the Mull of Galloway, Wigtownshire by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][15] |
| Ivrig |  Norway | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Portpatrick, Wigtownshire by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[16] |
| John W. Pearn | United Kingdom | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 40 nautical miles (74 km) south south east of Start Point, Devon (49°42′N 2°58′W / 49.700°N 2.967°W) by SM UC-66 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[17] |
| La Manche | France | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of the Les Hanois Lighthouse, Guernsey, Channel Islands by SM UC-66 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[18] |
| Progress |  United States | The barge sank in strong winds and rough seas off Ship John Light in the Delaware River.[19][20] |
| Raymond Ester | France | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Pendeen, Cornwall (50°15′N 5°53′W / 50.250°N 5.883°W) by SM UC-48 ( Imperial German Navy).[21] |
| Rockingham | United States | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of Ireland (55°12′N 12°30′W / 55.200°N 12.500°W) by SM U-69 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 2–13 of her crew, depending on sources.[22][23][24] |
| San Urbano | United Kingdom | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) north west by north of the Fastnet Rock (51°33′N 13°38′W / 51.550°N 13.633°W) by SM U-81 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew.[25] |
| SM U-81 | Imperial German Navy | World War I: The Type U 81 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (51°33′N 13°38′W / 51.550°N 13.633°W) by HMS E54 ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 24 of her crew. |
| W. D. Potts | United Kingdom | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Portpatrick by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[26] |
2 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alessandria |  Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) north of Benghazi, Libya by SM UC-74 ( Imperial German Navy).[27] |
| Amber | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) Ballyhalbert, County Down by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][28] |
| Beeswing | United Kingdom | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (50°50′N 13°00′W / 50.833°N 13.000°W) by SM U-58 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[29] |
| Camerata | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Djidjelli, Algeria by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy). She was beached but was later refloated.[30] |
| Cancalais | France | World War I: The three-masted schooner was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée (46°55′N 2°23′W / 46.917°N 2.383°W) by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[31] |
| Certo | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France. Her crew survived.[32] |
| Derrymore | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea off Ballyhalbert by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Some of her crew survived.[5][33] |
| HMS Derwent | Royal Navy | World War I: The River-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre (49°31′N 0°02′W / 49.517°N 0.033°W) with the loss of 58 of her 70 crew. |
| Dione | Norway | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°39′N 11°45′W / 50.650°N 11.750°W) by SM U-58 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[34] |
| Earnest | United Kingdom | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) south east by south of the Skulmartin Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[35] |
| Gena | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk by an Imperial German Air Corps aircraft. Her crew survived.[36] |
| Juno | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 17 nautical miles (31 km) east of the Barfleur Lighthouse, Manche, France (49°48′N 0°51′W / 49.800°N 0.850°W) by SM UB-18 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[37] |
| Keryado |  French Navy | World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu (46°46′N 2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W) by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of sixteen of her crew.[38] |
| Morion | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of the Skulmartin Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[39] |
| Natuna | Norway | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (59°50′N 3°10′W / 59.833°N 3.167°W) by SM U-44 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[40] |
| Nordzee |  Netherlands | World War I: The koff was scuttled in the North Sea off the Noord Hinder Lightship ( Netherlands) by SM UC-62 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[41] |
| Rikard Noordrak | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of Whitby, Yorkshire (54°23′N 0°22′W / 54.383°N 0.367°W) by SM UB-21 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew.[42] |
| Russie | France | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu (46°46′N 2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W) by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[43] |
| Saint Mungo | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north north east of the South Rock Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy).[5][44] |
| Taizan Maru |  Japan | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of the Mull of Galloway (54°28′N 5°20′W / 54.467°N 5.333°W) by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[45] |
| Tela | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) north east of Cape Barfleur, Manche (49°50′N 0°50′W / 49.833°N 0.833°W) by SM UB-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][46] |
| Troilus | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west north west of Malin Head, County Donegal (53°22′N 15°52′W / 53.367°N 15.867°W) by SM U-69 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][47] |
| United | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Godrevy Lighthouse, Cornwall (50°13′N 5°53′W / 50.217°N 5.883°W) by SM UC-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[48] |
| Vanduara | Norway | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°24′N 14°59′W / 50.400°N 14.983°W) by SM U-58 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[49] |
| Victoire | France | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay (46°46′N 2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W) by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[50] |
| Warnow | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°30′N 5°10′W / 50.500°N 5.167°W) by SM UC-48 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fourteen of her crew.[51] |
| Westland | Netherlands | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea off the Terschelling Lightship ( Netherlands) (53°47′N 4°21′E / 53.783°N 4.350°E) by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[52] |
| Yvonne | France | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu (46°46′N 2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W) by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[53] |
3 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Sciesa | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea 24 nautical miles (44 km) south south east of Sapientza, Greece (36°39′N 21°15′E / 36.650°N 21.250°E) by SM U-14 ( Austro-Hungarian Navy). Her crew survived.[54] |
| Carberry King | United Kingdom | World War I: The drifter was scuttled in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) south of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°44′N 5°07′W / 49.733°N 5.117°W) by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[55][56] |
| Clodmoor | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of Newhaven, Sussex (50°43′N 0°01′W / 50.717°N 0.017°W) by SM UB-40 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][57] |
| Eleanor | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel (49°45′N 5°07′W / 49.750°N 5.117°W) by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy).[58] |
| Fastnet | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel (49°45′N 5°07′W / 49.750°N 5.117°W) by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy).[56][59] |
| Fils du Progres | France | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south west of the Île de Sein, Finistère by SM UC-61 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[60] |
| Frederick Knight | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°43′N 12°21′W / 51.717°N 12.350°W) by SM U-62 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][61] |
| Giovannina | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Belle Île, Morbihan, France by SM UC-61 ( Imperial German Navy).[62] |
| Glen Tanar | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north east of Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire (57°10′N 2°02′W / 57.167°N 2.033°W). Her crew survived.[63] |
| Helge |  Denmark | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the North Sea (56°28′N 3°43′E / 56.467°N 3.717°E) by SM UC-49 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[64] |
| Hibernia | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east of Baltimore, County Cork by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy).[65] |
| Lindisfarne | Russia | World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (49°20′N 14°00′W / 49.333°N 14.000°W) by SM U-21 ( Imperial German Navy).[66] |
| Lucky Lass | United Kingdom | The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel (49°34′N 5°07′W / 49.567°N 5.117°W) by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy).[67] |
| Maria |  Greece | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-69 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[68] |
| Mezly | France | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°15′N 15°36′W / 50.250°N 15.600°W) by SM UC-73 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[69] |
| Misurata | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50°10′N 17°15′W / 50.167°N 17.250°W) by SM UC-73 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[70] |
| North Star | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel (49°45′N 5°05′W / 49.750°N 5.083°W) by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy).[71] |
| Polstad | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Ortegal, Spain (43°43′N 7°06′W / 43.717°N 7.100°W) by SM UC-69 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[72] |
| Sir Edward Birkbeck | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[73] |
| Truvor | Russia | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Mys Zyp-Navolok (70°08′N 33°07′E / 70.133°N 33.117°E) by SM U-45 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[74] |
| Ussa | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure, France by SM UC-26 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[75] |
| Washington | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Camogli, Liguria, Italy (44°14′N 9°07′E / 44.233°N 9.117°E) by SM U-63 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][76] |
4 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aghios Nikolaos | Greece | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south east of Barfleur, Manche, France (49°43′N 0°54′W / 49.717°N 0.900°W) by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[77] |
| Assos | Greece | World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south east of Barfleur 49°43′N 0°54′W / 49.717°N 0.900°W by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy).[78] |
| Caméléon | French Navy | World War I: The naval whaler struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Patras off Cape Pappas, Greece with the loss of a crew member.[79] |
| Doctor Brooks | United States | The barge went ashore on Santa Rosa Island, Florida in a storm. Later refloated.[19] |
| Francesco C. | Italy | World War I: the barque was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sardinia (40°18′N 8°08′E / 40.300°N 8.133°E) by SM U-34 ( Imperial German Navy).[80] |
| Herrington | United Kingdom | World War I: The collier struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 0.75 nautical miles (1.39 km) east south east of Red Head, Forfarshire (56°37′N 2°27′W / 56.617°N 2.450°W). Her crew survived.[11][81] |
| Ilva | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Coelleira Island, Galicia, Spain by SM UC-69 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[82] |
| Ioannis p. Goulandris | Greece | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 23 nautical miles (43 km) east of the Punta de Estaca de Bares by SM UC-69 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[83] |
| Jørgen Olsen | Denmark | World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Ireland by SM U-62 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived but she was declared a constructive total loss.[84][85] |
| Joseph | United Kingdom | World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Caen, Calvados, France (49°39′N 0°38′W / 49.650°N 0.633°W) by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[86] |
| Locust | United States | The lighter sank near McQuestents Wharf, East Boston, Massachusetts.[87] |
| HMT Lord Salisbury | Royal Navy | The naval trawler was lost on this date.[11] |
| Marie | Denmark | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Aberdeen, United Kingdom (58°30′N 1°04′W / 58.500°N 1.067°W) by SM UC-51 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew.[88] |
| Marie | France | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy).[89] |
| Mamelena IX |  Spain | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse, Landes, France by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy)[90] |
| Mamelena XII | Spain | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy).[91] |
| Marne | French Navy | World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[92] |
| Neptunus | Netherlands | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of the North Hinder Lightship ( Netherlands) by SM UC-62 ( Imperial German Navy).[93] |
| New Design No.2 | United Kingdom | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north by west of the South Bishop Lighthouse by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[94] |
| Pilar de Larrinaga | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedeoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south east by south of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland (52°10′N 6°08′W / 52.167°N 6.133°W) by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of twenty of her crew.[5][95] |
| Sophie | Denmark | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea by SM UC-42 ( Imperial German Navy).[96] |
| Strumble | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north north east of Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[56][97] |
| Transylvania | United Kingdom | World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cape Vado, Liguria, Italy (44°15′N 8°30′E / 44.250°N 8.500°E) by SM U-63 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 402 lives. |
| Tromp | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Rencardeida Point, Spain (43°46′N 7°34′W / 43.767°N 7.567°W) by SM UC-69 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[98] |
| Vale | Norway | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 68 nautical miles (126 km) east by north of the Isle of May, Fife, United Kingdom (56°02′N 1°00′W / 56.033°N 1.000°W) by SM UC-77 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew.[99] |
| Verdun | France | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[100] |
| Victorious | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north north east of Strumble Head by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[101] |
5 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Angela | United Kingdom | World War I: The schooner struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the mouth of the River Tyne (54°59′N 1°19′W / 54.983°N 1.317°W) with the loss of five of her crew.[102] |
| Asra | Norway | World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west north west of Tory Island, County Donegal, United Kingdom (55°40′N 12°10′W / 55.667°N 12.167°W) by SM U-58 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[103] |
| Dina di Lozenzo | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Bizerte, Algeria by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy).[104] |
| Edith Cavell | United Kingdom | The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea off Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire by SM UB-21 ( Imperial German Navy).[56][105] |
| Feltria | United Kingdom | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of Mine Head, County Cork (51°56′N 7°24′W / 51.933°N 7.400°W) by SM UC-48 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 45 lives.[5][106] |
| Greta | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south east of Mine Head, County Cork by SM UC-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][107] |
| Harmattan | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Cape Bon, Algeria with the loss of 36 of her crew.[108] |
| HMS Lavender | Royal Navy | World War I: The Acacia-class sloop was sunk in the English Channel south of Mine Head, Cornwall by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 22 of her 77 crew.[109] |
| Lodes | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of Ballycotton, County Cork with the loss of seven of her crew.[110] |
| Morzh |  Imperial Russian Navy | World War I: The Morzh-class submarine was sunk by mine off the coast of Turkey. The wreck discovery in 2002 confirmed the cause of loss.[111] |
| Nydal | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 25 nautical miles (46 km) west south west of the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime, France by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[112] |
| Odense | Denmark | World War I: The cargo ship was damaged in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east north east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire, United Kingdom (55°56′N 2°12′W / 55.933°N 2.200°W) by SM UC-77 ( Imperial German Navy) and was abandoned with the loss of two of her crew. Odense came ashore north of St Abb's Head and was declared a total loss. She sank on 2 August.[113] |
| Segovia | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) south south east of Auskerry, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (58°38′N 2°00′W / 58.633°N 2.000°W) by SM UC-51 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[114] |
| Simon | Netherlands | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off the Terschelling Lightship ( Netherlands) (53°31′N 3°40′E / 53.517°N 3.667°E) by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all eleven crew.[115] |
| Snig | Norway | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Tory Island (54°08′N 13°36′W / 54.133°N 13.600°W) by SM U-49 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[116] |
6 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adansi | United Kingdom | World War I: The Elder Dempster 2,644 GRT cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°40′N 11°05′W / 50.667°N 11.083°W) by SM U-21 ( Imperial German Navy) while en route from Sierra Leone to Liverpool. Her crew survived.[5][117] |
| Annie H. Smith | United States | The schooner barge sank 25 miles (40 km) south west of the Fire Island Lightship, a total loss. The crew left in her lifeboat and were rescued by a steamer.[19][118] |
| SMS Felix | Imperial German Navy | The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
| Francesco | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime, France by SM UC-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[119] |
| Gurth | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Vaca de Luanco, Spain (43°39′N 5°48′W / 43.650°N 5.800°W) by SM UC-69 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[120] |
| Harold |  Sweden | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the North Sea[121] 76 nautical miles (141 km) north east by north of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UB-21 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five crew.[122] |
| Hebble | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east of Roker, County Durham (54°55′N 1°18′E / 54.917°N 1.300°E) with the loss of five of her crew.[123] |
| Kaparika | Norway | World War I: cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east of Aberdeen, United Kingdom by SM UC-77 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[124] |
| Poseidon I | Netherlands | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) north of the Dogger Bank North Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UC-30 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[125] |
| President | France | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°31′N 5°21′W / 50.517°N 5.350°W) by SM UC-75 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[126] |
| Voss | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Vaca de Luanco (43°39′N 5°47′W / 43.650°N 5.783°W) by SM UC-69 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[127] |
7 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Crown of Leon | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Genoa (44°08′N 8°14′E / 44.133°N 8.233°E) by SM U-63 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member. She was beached but was torpedoed again on 16 May by SM U-32 ( Imperial German Navy).[128] |
| H. H. Petersen | Denmark | World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 to 25 nautical miles (37 to 46 km) west of St. Kilda, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom (57°30′N 9°00′W / 57.500°N 9.000°W) by SM U-80 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[129] |
| Kinross | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall (49°49′N 5°33′W / 49.817°N 5.550°W) by SM UC-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[130] |
| Leikanger | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west north west of the Machico Lighthouse, Madeira, Portugal by SM UC-69 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[131] |
| Lowmount | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off the Nab Lightship ( United Kingdom) with the loss of five of her crew.[132] |
| Martha Maria | Netherlands | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea (52°50′N 4°08′E / 52.833°N 4.133°E) by SM UB-20 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[133] |
| Maude | United Kingdom | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south west of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[134] |
| Polamhall | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°02′N 8°04′W / 49.033°N 8.067°W) by SM U-62 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][135] |
| Prins Hendrik de Nederlande | Netherlands | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea (52°50′N 4°10′E / 52.833°N 4.167°E) by SM UB-20 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[136] |
| Repton | United Kingdom | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) south south east of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°42′N 22°57′E / 35.700°N 22.950°E) by SM UB-43 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew.[5][137][138] |
| Sophie | Denmark | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) east south oeast of St. Kilda (57°40′N 9°05′W / 57.667°N 9.083°W) by SM U-80 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[139] |
| Tiger | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west north west of Cabo Machico, Madeira (43°27′N 2°50′W / 43.450°N 2.833°W) by SM UC-69 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[140] |
| Tore Jarl | Norway | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) south of Sumburgh Head, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM UC-49 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[141] |
| SM UB-39 | Imperial German Navy | World War I: The Type UB II submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°20′N 2°09′E / 51.333°N 2.150°E) with the loss of all 24 crew.[142] |
| HMY Zarefah | Royal Navy | World War I: The naval yacht struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north east of Mull Head, Mainland, Orkney Islands with the loss of sixteen of her crew.[143] |
8 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Iris | United Kingdom | World War I: The ketch was sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure, France, probably by SM UC-26 ( Imperial German Navy), with the loss of four of her crew.[144] |
| Jos. F. Clinton or Joseph F. Clinton | United States | The schooner barge sank 12 miles (19 km) east south east of Hog Island or Chincoteague, Virginia, a total loss.[19][145] |
| Killarney | United Kingdom | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°55′N 14°44′W / 50.917°N 14.733°W) by SM U-21 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][146] |
| Nelly | France | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 44 nautical miles (81 km) south south west of Penmarc'h, Finistère (47°18′N 4°55′W / 47.300°N 4.917°W by SM UC-61 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[147] |
| Petunia | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-49 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[5][148] |
| SM UC-26 | Imperial German Navy | World War I: The Type UC II submarine was rammed and sunk in the English Channel off Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France (51°03′N 1°40′E / 51.050°N 1.667°E) by HMS Milne ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 26 crew. |
9 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dio ti Guardi | Italy | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello, Sicily by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[149] |
| Hans Broge | Denmark | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Teelin Head, County Donegal, United Kingdom (54°38′N 9°30′W / 54.633°N 9.500°W) by SM U-80 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[150] |
| Harpagus | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 62 nautical miles (115 km) south west of the Île du Planier, Bouches-du-Rhône, France (42°32′N 4°39′E / 42.533°N 4.650°E) by SM U-34 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew. Two crew were taken as prisoners of war.[151] |
| Kitty | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east south east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire (56°11′N 1°45′W / 56.183°N 1.750°W) by SM UC-42 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but two of them were taken as prisoners of war.[56][152] |
| L'Oriente | Italy | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[153] |
| Marchiena | Netherlands | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Beachy Head, Sussex, United Kingdom by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew took to the lifeboats but were not rescued.[154] |
| Mettlerkamp | Imperial German Navy | World War I: The Augustenburg-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines north of Borkum. |
| No. 1 | Imperial Russian Navy | World War I: The No. 1-class submarine was lost in the Barents Sea. |
| Peppino Aiello | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[155] |
| San Pietro | Italy | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[156] |
| Windward Ho! | United Kingdom | World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire (57°28′N 1°42′W / 57.467°N 1.700°W) with the loss of eight of her crew.[157] |
10 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Berangère | France | World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°06′N 11°30′W / 50.100°N 11.500°W) by SM U-62 ( Imperial German Navy). All 22 crew survived.[158] |
| Broomhill | United Kingdom | World War I: The collier was scuttled in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset (50°25′N 2°32′W / 50.417°N 2.533°W) by SM UC-61 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew.[5][11][159] |
| Carmen | Spain | World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) south of Barcelona by SM U-34 ( Imperial German Navy).[160] |
| Dolcoath | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3.25 nautical miles (6.02 km) north east of North Foreland, Kent (51°26′N 1°28′E / 51.433°N 1.467°E) with the loss of a crew member.[161] |
| Gazelle | Norway | World War I: The sailing ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (49°45′N 10°50′W / 49.750°N 10.833°W) by SM U-62 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[162] |
| Gruno | Netherlands | World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south west of the Noord Hinder Lightship ( Netherlands) by SM UC-63 ( Imperial German Navy).[163] |
| James Hogan | United States | The tow steamer, towing the barge Kingston (flag unknown), capsized and sank in heavy seas near the Southwest Ledge Light, off the mouth of the harbor at New Haven, Connecticut in six fathoms (36 ft; 11 m) of water. Two of her crew were rescued by the lighthouse keeper. Her captain and chief engineer died. The vessel was scheduled to be raised.[164][165][166] |
| Leone Decimo Terzo | Italy | The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Marettimo by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[167] |
| HMT Lord Ridley | Royal Navy | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Whitby, Yorkshire (54°31′N 0°37′W / 54.517°N 0.617°W) with the loss of ten of her crew.[168] |
| Minerva | Norway | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Portland Bill by SM UC-61 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[169] |
| Sebastian | United Kingdom | The tanker caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean. She was taken in tow by a United States Navy gunboat but subsequently sank.[137][170] |
| Veni | Norway | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Portland Bill (50°32′N 2°47′W / 50.533°N 2.783°W) by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[171] |
11 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Alwina | Russia | World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-80 ( Imperial German Navy).[172] |
| August Brohan | Imperial German Navy | World War I: The Augustenburg-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines northwest of Romo, Denmark. |
| Barrister | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) south of Mine Head, County Waterford by SM U-49 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][173] |
| HMT Bracklyn | Royal Navy | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (52°42′N 2°10′E / 52.700°N 2.167°E) with the loss of ten of her crew.[174] |
| Calchas | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west by south of Tearaght Island, County Donegal (52°00′N 10°40′W / 52.000°N 10.667°W) by SM U-80 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[175] |
| Conger Coal |  Canada | The steamer burned to the waterline and sank in Little Sodus Bay near Fair Haven, New York on Lake Ontario when Lloyd S. Porter ( Canada) which was tied up alongside caught fire. Her machinery was salvaged. The wreck removed in late 1956 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers as a hazard to navigation.[176] |
| Hermes | Russia | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Barents Sea off Vardø, Finnmark, Norway (71°16′N 33°45′E / 71.267°N 33.750°E) by SM U-45 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all 34 crew.[177] |
| Hindoo | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea between Algiers and Ténès, Algeria (36°37′N 1°55′E / 36.617°N 1.917°E) by SM U-47 ( Imperial German Navy) and was beached. She was later refloated.[178] |
| Italia | Italy | The cargo ship ran aground and sank on the Wingletang Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.[179][180] |
| Lady Charlotte | United Kingdom | The collier ran aground and sank at Porth Hellick Point, Isles of Scilly. Her crew survived.[11][180] |
| Lefkosia | Greece | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Tortosa, Spain (40°49′N 1°00′E / 40.817°N 1.000°E) by SM U-34 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[181] |
| Limassol | United Kingdom | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Montecristo, Italy, by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[5][182] |
| Lloyd S. Porter | Canada | The steamer burned to the waterline and sank in Little Sodus Bay near Fair Haven, New York on Lake Ontario. Also burned was Lloyd S. Porter ( Canada) that was tied up alongside, along with 125 feet (38 m) of trestle belonging to the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Her machinery was salvaged. The wreck was removed in late 1956 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers as a hazard to navigation.[176] |
| Luisa Madre | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari, Sardinia by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[183] |
| Carolina | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[184] |
| Medjerda | France | World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Cape Tortosa (40°45′N 1°12′E / 40.750°N 1.200°E) by SM U-34 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 344 lives.[185] |
| Rosalia Madre | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[186] |
| Sant’ Antonio | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari by SM UC-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[187] |
| Tarpeia | United Kingdom | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) north of Port-en-Bessin, Manche, France (49°30′N 0°49′W / 49.500°N 0.817°W) by SM UB-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][188] |
12 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Prince | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 240 nautical miles (440 km) south south east of Malta (34°20′N 18°52′E / 34.333°N 18.867°E) by SM U-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][189] |
| Galicia | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Teignmouth, Devon (50°32′N 3°24′W / 50.533°N 3.400°W). Her crew survived.[190] |
| G.L.C. | United Kingdom | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Eddystone Lighthouse by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[56][191] |
| Locksley Hall | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east by south of Malta 35°23′N 14°56′E / 35.383°N 14.933°E) by SM U-32 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six crew.[192] |
| Refugio | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal (55°10′N 11°35′W / 55.167°N 11.583°W) by SM U-57 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[5][193] |
| San Onofre | United Kingdom | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 64 nautical miles (119 km) north west of the Skelligs (52°25′N 11°42′W / 52.417°N 11.700°W) by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[5][194] |
| Waterville | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea. She was beached but was later refloated. Her crew survived.[195] |
| Wirral | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) north west of Utvær, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway by SM U-19 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[196] |
| Zanoni | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east by east of Cape Oropesa, Spain (40°10′N 0°25′E / 40.167°N 0.417°E) by SM U-34 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[5][197] |
13 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A. G. Pease | United States | The Schooner sank in the Connecticut River at Saybrook Point, Connecticut.[87] |
| Anna | Denmark | World War I: The three-masted barque was sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of the Île de Batz, Finistère, France (49°12′N 4°26′W / 49.200°N 4.433°W) by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[84][198] |
| Hudson | Norway | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Ouessant, Finistère (48°48′N 7°56′W / 48.800°N 7.933°W) by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[199] |
| Jessmore | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][200] |
| L'Independiente F | Italy | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Cabo de Gata, Spain (36°31′N 2°02′W / 36.517°N 2.033°W) by SM U-47 ( Imperial German Navy).[201] |
| Rio Amazonas | Italy | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of Crete, Greece (33°40′N 20°46′E / 33.667°N 20.767°E) by SM U-38 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[202] |
14 May[edit]
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bel Lily | United Kingdom | World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east north east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire with the loss of ten of her crew.[203] |
| Cairnmoney | United Kingdom | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-49 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[204] |
| Elizabeth Hampton | United Kingdom | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south by west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UB-18 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][205] |
| Farley | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°56′N 7°22′W / 48.933°N 7.367°W) by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5][206] |
| Francesco Raiola | Italy | World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily (37°41′N 15°29′E / 37.683°N 15.483°E) by SM U-63 ( Imperial German Navy).[207] |
| SMS Fulda | Imperial German Navy | The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
| Gravelinoise | France | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) east of Valencia, Spain (39°27′N 0°05′W / 39.450°N 0.083°W) by SM U-34 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[208] |
| Pentacost Mitchell | United States | The steamer was sunk in a collision with Saxona ( United States) off Frying Pan Shoal in the Soo River. Raised, taken to Toledo, Ohio for repairs and returned to service.[209][210] |
| Saint Francis | United States | During a voyage from San Francisco, California, to the Libby McNeil & Libby Ekuk Cannery at Kvichak on the Bristol Bay coast of the Territory of Alaska with a crew of 17 and a 1,500-ton cargo of general merchandise and cannery supplies aboard, the 1,898-gross register ton, 231.4-foot (70.5 m) wooden ship was wrecked 1 nautical mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) south of Middle Point (54°29′00″N 164°54′30″W / 54.48333°N 164.90833°W) on Unimak Island in the Aleutian Islands and became a total loss. The steamers Goliah and Norwood (flags unknown) rescued her entire crew.[211] |
| Saint Katherine | United States | The 1,201-gross register ton, 202-foot (62 m) bark ran aground at Ugashik, Territory of Alaska, and broke her keel. She was refloated late in the summer of 1917 and repaired.[211] |
| Standard | United States | During a voyage from San Francisco, California, to the Libby McNeil & Libby Ekuk Cannery at Kvichak on the Bristol Bay coast of the Territory of Alaska with 162 passengers, a crew of 15 men, and a cargo of 2,707,349 pounds (1,228,033 kg) of cannery supplies aboard, the 1,534-gross register ton, 212-foot (65 m) wooden ship was wrecked without loss of life during a storm in Bristol Bay at Cape Constantine. All on board were rescued by the steamers George F. Haller and North Star (both United States).[211] |
| Saxona | United States | The steamer was sunk in a collision with Pentacost Mitchell ( United States) off Frying Pan Shoal off the south end of Pipe Island in the Soo River. Raised and moved into shoal water by October, later taken to Collingwood, Ontario for repairs and returned to service.[209][210][212] |
| Tamon Maru No.11 | Japan | The cargo ship sank at Aburatsu, Hyūga, Miyazaki.[179] |
| Tejo | Portugal | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea (38°58′N 0°18′E / 38.967°N 0.300°E) by SM U-34 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[213] |
| SM U-59 | Imperial German Navy | World War I: The Type U 57 submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (55°33′N 7°15′E / 55.550°N 7.250°E) with the loss of 33 of her 37 crew. |
| Volga | United Kingdom | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily by SM U-63 ( Imperial German Navy). She was beached but was later refloated.[214 |