List of shipwrecks in November 1943
The list of shipwrecks in November 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during November 1943.
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1 November
Ship | State | Description |
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USS Borie | ![]() | World War II: The Clemson-class destroyer received severe battle damage, sustained whilst depth charging and ramming U-405 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cha-13 | ![]() | World War II: The CHa-1-class submarine chaser was sunk off the Shortland Islands by American aircraft. |
DB-2, DB-3, DB-8, DB-9, DB-9a, DB-10a, DB-11, DB-15, DB-17, DB-30 and DB-40 | ![]() | World War II: The No. 1-class landing boats were lost in the Kerch Straits during the landing at Etlingen. |
KATShch-557 | ![]() | The R Type minesweeper was lost on this date. |
KM-0188 | ![]() | The KM-2 type motor launch disappeared with all seven hands in the Kerch area.[2] |
HMS LCV(P) 1040 | ![]() | The landing craft, vehicle and personnel (8/12 t, 1942) was lost on this date. |
Marienburg | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (1,322 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk by Soviet Ilyushin Il-4 aircraft off Steinort. The wreck was found in 2007.[3][4][5] |
No. 019 | ![]() | The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date. |
No. 45 | ![]() | The G-5-class motor torpedo boats were lost on this date. |
No. 0128 | ![]() | The K-193 Type ZK patrol boat was lost on this date. |
No. 0168 and No. 0178 | ![]() | The KM-2 type motor launches were lost on this date. |
No. 0912 | ![]() | The MO-4-class motor anti-submarine boat was lost on this date. |
Ottaviano Augusto | ![]() | World War II: The Capitani Romani-class cruiser was bombed and sunk by Allied aircraft.[6] |
SG 20 | ![]() | World War II: The escort ship, a former Generali-class torpedo boat, struck a mine, eventually sinking in Genoa Harbor. Raised in 1944.[7] |
TKA-72 | ![]() | World War II: The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by a mine off Etlingen in the Black Sea. Four crew were killed and four rescued.[8] |
U-405 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean (49°00′N 31°14′W / 49.000°N 31.233°W / 49.000; -31.233) after being depth charged and rammed by USS Borie (![]() |
Unknown barge | ![]() | The tow barge sank in the Philippine Sea. She broke her tow line on 30 October 1943 at 31°19′N 140°15′E / 31.317°N 140.250°E / 31.317; 140.250 five nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) south south west of Sumisujima (Smith Island), Izu Shoto Islands. By the next day she had drifted to 33 nautical miles (61 km; 38 mi) east south east of Sumisu-Jima, location at time of sinking not recorded.[10] |
V 5525 | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was damaged with gunfire by HNoMS MTB 709 and HNoMS MTB 712 (both ![]() |
V 5531 | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was sunk with gunfire by HNoMS MTB 709 and HNoMS MTB 712 (both ![]() |
2 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Baron Semple | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,573 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic north of Ascension Island (approximately 5°S 21°W / 5°S 21°W / -5; -21) by U-848 (![]() |
DB-4, DB-25 and DB-27 | ![]() | The No. 1-class landing boats were lost on this date. |
Delagoa Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-112: The Delagoa Maru-class auxiliary transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea about 240 nautical miles (440 km; 280 mi) south of Cape Muroto (28°20′N 135°20′E / 28.333°N 135.333°E / 28.333; 135.333) by USS Trigger (![]() |
Ehime Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-112: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south east of Kyushu (28°20′N 134°50′E / 28.333°N 134.833°E / 28.333; 134.833) by USS Halibut (![]() |
F 560 | ![]() | World War II: The Type C2 Marinefahrprahm was scuttled after running aground near Skadovsk, Ukrain. The crew was rescued by F 127.[16] |
Hatsukaze | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Empress Augusta Bay: The Kagerō-class destroyer collided with Myōkō (![]() |
L 1293 | ![]() | World War II: The barge was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea by M-35 (![]() |
Manko Maru | ![]() | World War II: The chartered Manko Maru-class auxiliary storeship (1,502 GRT 1923) was bombed and sunk by near misses by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force's 3rd, 38th and 345th Bomb Groups at Rabaul, New Britain.[18] |
No. 055 | ![]() | The MO-4-class motor anti-submarine boat was lost on this date. |
No. 064 | ![]() | The MO-4-class motor anti-submarine boat was lost on this date. |
No. 084 | ![]() | The MO-4-class motor anti-submarine boat was lost on this date. |
No. 0123 | ![]() | The KM-2 type motor launch was lost on this date. |
No. 214 Za Stalingrad and No. 414 | ![]() | The Project 1124 armored motor gunboats were lost on this date. |
No. 6685 | ![]() | The R Type minesweeper was lost on this date. |
Seinko Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an air attack, Simpson Harbor, Rabaul, New Guinea.[19] |
Sendai | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Empress Augusta Bay: The Sendai-class cruiser was shelled and damaged by ships of Task Force 39, United States Navy. She sank the next day off Bougainville Island (6°10′S 154°20′E / 6.167°S 154.333°E / -6.167; 154.333) with the loss her commanding officer and 189 crewmen. Two hundred and thirty-six survivors were rescued by Imperial Japanese Navy destroyers, and Ro-104 (![]() |
TK-106 and TK-146 Osvodovets | ![]() | World War II: The D-3-class motor torpedo boats were sunk in the Baltic Sea by Kriegsmarine minesweepers.[20] |
U-340 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Punta Almina, Morocco (35°33′N 6°37′W / 35.550°N 6.617°W / 35.550; -6.617) follow battle damage inflicted by HMS Active, HMS Fleetwood and HMS Witherington (all ![]() |
Ume Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-112: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south east of Kyushu (28°56′N 135°26′E / 28.933°N 135.433°E / 28.933; 135.433) by USS Seahorse (![]() |
W-26 | ![]() | World War II: The W-19-class minesweeper was bombed and damaged by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force's 3rd, 38th and 345th Bomb Groups at Rabaul. She was beached to prevent sinking. Refloated, repaired and returned to service.[22] |
Yawata Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-112: The Yawata Maru-class transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south east of Kyushu about 240 nautical miles (440 km; 280 mi) south of Cape Muroto (28°20′N 135°20′E / 28.333°N 135.333°E / 28.333; 135.333) by USS Trigger (![]() |
3 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Chihaya Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-112: The auxiliary transport ship (7,089 GRT 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean about 240 nautical miles (440 km; 280 mi) south of Cape Muroto (29°31′N 134°50′E / 29.517°N 134.833°E / 29.517; 134.833) by USS Seahorse (![]() |
Dona Isabel | ![]() | World War II: Convoy CW 221: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel by S 136 (![]() |
Foam Queen | ![]() | World War II: Convoy CW 221: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel by S 100 and S 138 (both ![]() |
Minato Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Minato Maru-class naval trawler/auxiliary stores ship was bombed and sunk 19 nautical miles (35 km; 22 mi) off Ocean Island, Gilbert Islands (0°43′S 169°10′E / 0.717°S 169.167°E / -0.717; 169.167) by a United States Navy Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer patrol bomber. Three crew were killed.[26] |
Mont Viso | ![]() | World War II: Convoy KMS 30: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km; 46 mi) north of Ténès, Algeria (36°45′N 1°55′E / 36.750°N 1.917°E / 36.750; 1.917) by U-593 (![]() ![]() |
MS 33 | ![]() | World War II: The MS 11-class MS boat was shelled and sunk by German gunfire off Silvi Marina, Italy.[28][29] |
No. 054 | ![]() | The MO-4-class motor anti-submarine boat was lost on this date. |
No. 079 | ![]() | The MO-4-class motor anti-submarine boat was lost on this date. |
Storaa | ![]() | World War II: Convoy CW 221: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Hastings, Sussex by S 138 (![]() |
StuBo 1028 | ![]() | World War II: The StuBo42 type landing craft/motor launch was sunk by artillery fire at Kherson, Ukraine.[31] |
Tanganyika | ![]() | World War II: The accommodation ship was bombed, set afire and sunk at Wilhelmshaven during an American air raid. She was refloated in 1948 and scrapped.[3][32] |
UJ 2206 Saint Martin Lagasse | ![]() | World War II: The naval trawler/submarine chaser was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Porto Santo Stefano, Italy by USS PT-212 (![]() |
Ume Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy O-112: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean about 240 nautical miles (440 km; 280 mi) south of Cape Muroto (28°20′N 134°48′E / 28.333°N 134.800°E / 28.333; 134.800) by USS Seahorse (![]() |
4 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Asayama Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Solomon Islands by American aircraft.[3] |
British Progress | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FN 1170E: The tanker (4,581 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea (52°55′N 2°00′E / 52.917°N 2.000°E / 52.917; 2.000) by Kriegsmarine Schnellboote with the loss of two of her 53 cfrew. She was towed in to the River Tyen and was consequently declared a constructive total loss. She was scrapped in 1944.[3][33] |
CHa-30 | ![]() | World War II: The CHa-1-class submarine chaser was sunk off Bougainville Island by American aircraft or USS Tautog (![]() |
F 126 | ![]() | The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk on this date. Raised, but not repaired. |
Firelight | ![]() | The collier was torpedoed and severely damaged off Cromer, Norfolk by a Kriegsmarine E-boat. She was on a voyage from the River Thames to the River Tyne. She was towed in to Great Yarmouth, Norfolk the next day. Subsequently towed to Sunderland, County Durham, repaired and returned to service.[34] |
Giyu Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Solomon Islands by American aircraft.[3] |
HMS LCT 583 | ![]() | The Mk 1 landing craft tank (350/586 t, 1942) was lost in Home Waters.[35] |
M 16 | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in the Baltic Sea by Soviet aircraft. Later raised, repaired, and returned to service.[5] |
HMS MTB 606 | ![]() | World War II: The Fairmile D motor torpedo boat (90/107 t, 1942) was shelled and sunk in the North Sea by Kriegsmarine surface ships off the coast of the Netherlands.[36] |
New Merrimac | ![]() | The 13-gross register ton, 32.9-foot (10.0 m) motor cargo vessel sank off Commano Point at Ketchikan, Territory of Alaska.[37] |
Ryuosan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was mined in the Pacific Ocean off Kavieng, New Ireland (02°40′S 150°40′E / 2.667°S 150.667°E / -2.667; 150.667). 16 crew were killed and 20 wounded, 4 dying of their wounds later. The ship sank the next day off Edmago Island.[38] |
SKA-053 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The patrol boat was sunk in the Black Sea off Eltigen, probably by R 37, R 204 and R 211 (all ![]() |
T-524 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The minesweeper was sunk in the Black Sea, probably by R 37, R 204 and R 211 (all ![]() |
TK-101 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was sunk with 37-millimetre (1.5 in) gunfire and hand grenades in the Black Sea by R 37, R 204 and R 211 (all ![]() |
Tsukushi | ![]() | World War II: The Tsukushi-class survey ship was mined and sunk off Kavieng (02°40′S 150°40′E / 2.667°S 150.667°E / -2.667; 150.667).[38] |
5 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Beatrice Beck | ![]() | World War II: The schooner (146 GRT, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Martinique by U-218 (![]() |
F 313 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk off Kherson by Soviet artillery fire.[42] |
KATShch-559 | ![]() | The R Type minesweeper was lost on this date. |
Kiebitz | ![]() | World War II: The minelayer was sunk in an Allied air raid on Fiume, Yugoslavia. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[43] |
Militades | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel (150 GRT) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Karpathos by HMS Seraph (![]() |
No. 116 Molody Patriot Trudovykh Rezervov | ![]() | The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date. |
S 74 | ![]() | World War II: The Schnellboot was attacked in the North Sea by British aircraft. She was scuttled by S 135 (![]() |
U-848 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the South Atlantic south west of Ascension Island (10°09′S 18°00′W / 10.150°S 18.000°W / -10.150; -18.000 by three United States Navy Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of Squadron VB-107 and two United States Army Air Forces North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft with the loss of all 63 crew.[46] |
USS YCK-2 | ![]() | The open cargo lighter was lost in the Atlantic Ocean east of Cape Breton Island (45°47′N 58°57′W / 45.783°N 58.950°W / 45.783; -58.950).[47] |
6 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Asahi Maru No. 9 | ![]() | World War II: The ship was bombed and sunk by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft west of Buka, Bougainville Island. Four crew were killed.[48] |
USS Beatty | ![]() | World War II: Convoy KMF 25A: The Gleaves-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe with the loss of 11 of her 276 crew. |
CH-11 | ![]() | World War II: The CH-4-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk west of Buka by American North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft.[48] |
Chozan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Peacetime Standard Type D auxiliary water tanker (a.k.a. Chosan Maru and Asayama Maru) was bombed and sunk west of Buka by US North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft.[48][49] |
DB-16 and DB-26 | ![]() | The No. 1-class landing boats were lost on this date. |
Esterina | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Split, Yugoslavia by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was raised post-war and repaired, re-entering service in 1952 as Sava.[50] |
Marnix van Sint Aldegonde | ![]() | World War II: Convoy KMF 25A: The passenger ship (19,355 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) off the Cape Bougaroin Light, Algeria by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe. She was taken under tow, but sank the next day before making port.[3][51][52] |
Narkyssos | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Karpathos by HMS Seraph (![]() |
Santa Elena | ![]() | World War II: Convoy KMF 25A: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 27 nautical miles (50 km; 31 mi) off Philippeville, Algeria by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe. After temporarily abandoning the ship she was reboarded by her crew and gunners and taken under tow. The next day she suffered fatal damage when rammed by the damaged freighter Marnix van St. Aldegonde (![]() |
Santhia | ![]() | The troopship caught fire in the Hooghly River. She capsized on 24 November. She was righted on 4 November 1945 and consequently scrapped.[54] |
Surville | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of Cape Bon, Algeria with some loss of life. She was beached 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) from the Ras el Mustafa Lighthouse. She was a total loss.[55] |
U-226 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (44°49′N 41°13′W / 44.817°N 41.217°W / 44.817; -41.217) by HMS Kite, HMS Starling, and HMS Woodcock (all ![]() |
U-842 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°42′N 42°08′W / 43.700°N 42.133°W / 43.700; -42.133) by HMS Starling and HMS Wild Goose (both ![]() |
7 November
Ship | State | Description |
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DB-9, DB-36 and DB-46 | ![]() | The No. 1-class landing boats were lost on this date. |
GA 45 | ![]() | World War II: The submarine chaser was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Armorgos, Greece by HMS Pathfinder and HMS Penn (both ![]() |
Inushima Maru No. 6 | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Amoy, China by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.[3] |
Kanlu | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary sailing vessel was bombed and sunk at Amoy by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.[3] |
No. 16, No. 26, No. 66 | ![]() | The No. 16-class landing tenders were lost on this date. |
No. 65 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The No. 11-class landing tender was sunk in the Black Sea by R 37, R 204 and R 211 (all ![]() |
SKA-053 | ![]() | World War II: The patrol boat was probably sunk in the Black Sea by R 37, R 204 and R 211 (all ![]() |
No. 36, and No. 76 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The No. 16-class landing tenders were sunk in the Black Sea by R 37, R 204 and R 211 (all ![]() |
No. 111 | ![]() | The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date. |
No. 421 | ![]() | The Project 1124 armored motor gunboat was lost on this date. |
Nagata Naru No. 28 | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Amoy by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.[3] |
Royal | ![]() | The 7-gross register ton, 30.8-foot (9.4 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire in Fish Bay (57°23′N 135°37′W / 57.383°N 135.617°W / 57.383; -135.617 (Fish Bay)) in Southeast Alaska.[58] |
8 November
Ship | State | Description |
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DB-6 and DB-7 | ![]() | World War II: The No. 1-class landing boats were sunk in the Black Sea by Kriegsmarine MFPs.[59] |
Kyokuei Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HI-14: The ship was torpedoed and sunk near Dangerous Ground, Palawan by USS Bluefish (![]() ![]() |
No. 25 | ![]() | The No. 11-class landing tender was lost on this date. |
SKA-0122 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The PK-115 Type MO-2 patrol boat was sunk in the Black Sea by Kriegsmarine MFPs and minesweepers. There were no survivor among the 21 crew and the soldiers aboard.[39][61] |
Tango Maru | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Makassar Strait off Bali, 24 nautical miles (45 km) south east of Cape Lubuanbini, Borneo (00°25′N 119°45′E / 0.417°N 119.750°E / 0.417; 119.750) by USS Rasher (![]() |
9 November
Ship | State | Description |
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F 419 | ![]() | World War II: The Type C2M minelaying Marinefahrprahm was irreparably damaged in the Black Sea by a "friendly" shell fired by F 304. The vessel sank on 11 November. Six crewmen were killed and five wounded.[59][64] |
F 449 | ![]() | World War II: The Type C2M minelaying Marinefahrprahm ran aground in Kerch Strait and was scuttled. The whole crew was rescued by F 578.[59][65] |
KATSh-173 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The minesweeper was shelled and sunk in the Black Sea by Kriegsmarine MFPs.[66] |
HMS MTB 230 | ![]() | The Vosper 72 foot-class motor torpedo boat was sunk in the North Sea in a collision with HMS MTB 222 (![]() |
Taga Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FU-503: The Isuzu Maru-class transport ship was torpedoed and damaged in the South China Sea south east off Formosa (21°40′N 131°12′E / 21.667°N 131.200°E / 21.667; 131.200) by USS Sargo (![]() ![]() |
U-707 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Azores, Portugal (40°31′N 20°17′W / 40.517°N 20.283°W / 40.517; -20.283) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 220 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 51 crew.[70] |
10 November
Ship | State | Description |
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HMMTB 222 | ![]() | The Vosper 72 foot-class motor torpedo boat sank from damage sustained in a collision in the North Sea with HMMTB 230 (![]() |
Kisogawa Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Peacetime Standard Type D auxiliary water tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Straits of Malacca off Murray west coast, about 67 nautical miles (124 km; 77 mi) north west of Penang (06°12′N 99°27′E / 6.200°N 99.450°E / 6.200; 99.450) by HMS Tally-Ho (![]() |
Nakkai Maru | ![]() | Convoy 2101: The Shinkyo Maru-class auxiliary transport ran aground on Dewate Island. The vessel was pulled off on 12 November.[73] |
Tokyo Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Canberra Maru-class transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean (04°06′N 150°17′E / 4.100°N 150.283°E / 4.100; 150.283) by USS Scamp (![]() ![]() |
Sambo | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden 12°28′N 43°31′E / 12.467°N 43.517°E / 12.467; 43.517) by I-27 (![]() ![]() |
U-966 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Cape Ortegal, Spain by Consolidated B-24 Liberator and Vickers Wellington aircraft of 311 and 612 Squadrons, Royal Air Force and also by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss eight of her 50 crew. Wreck located in 2018.[77] |
Unknown landing craft | ![]() | Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The small landing craft capsized and sank in the Black Sea.[78] |
11 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Argentinos | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary sailing vessel (64 GRT) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by ORP Sokół (![]() |
Birchbank | ![]() | World War II: Convoy KMS 31: The cargo ship (5,151 GRT, 1924) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Oran, Algeria (36°13′N 0°06′W / 36.217°N 0.100°W / 36.217; -0.100) by Luftwaffe aircraft. These comprised Dornier Do 217s of II Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 100, Heinkel He 111s of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 26 and Junkers Ju 88s of III Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 26. Two of her 67 crew were killed.[3][79][80] |
Cape San Juan | ![]() | World War II: The Type C1-B cargo ship, converted into a troop transport, was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Viti Levu, Fiji (22°08′S 178°06′E / 22.133°S 178.100°E / -22.133; 178.100) by I-21 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Carlier | ![]() | World War II: Convoy KMS 31: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north of Oran, Algeria (36°13′N 0°05′W / 36.217°N 0.083°W / 36.217; -0.083) by bombing and aerial torpedoes dropped by Dornier Do-217, Heinkel He 111 and Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 26 and Kampfgeschwader 100, Luftwaffe with the loss of 72 of the 91 people on board.[3][83] |
HMS HDML 1244 | ![]() | World War II: The Harbour Defence Motor Launch (44/52 t, 1943) was lost as cargo when Indian Prince (![]() |
HMS HDML 1289 | ![]() | World War II: The Harbour Defence Motor Launch (44/52 t, 1943) was lost as cargo when Indian Prince (![]() |
Indian Prince | ![]() | World War II: Convoy KMS 31: The cargo ship (8,587 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk by German aircraft off Oran.[3][86] |
Kanamayasai Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Drum (![]() |
Kosei Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy FU-503: The Koto Maru No. 2 Go-class auxiliary transport ship (3,551 GRT, 1937) was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km; 46 mi) south east of Kikai-Shima Island (27°40′N 109°28′E / 27.667°N 109.467°E / 27.667; 109.467) by USS Sargo (![]() ![]() |
Kunitama Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north west of Ambon Island, Netherlands East Indies by USS Capelin (![]() |
MAS 555 | ![]() | World War II: The MAS 552-class MAS boat was scuttled by shore batteries at Leros, Greece to prevent capture.[88] |
No. 076 | ![]() | The KM-2 type motor launch was lost on this date. |
HMS Rockwood | ![]() | World War II: The Hunt-class destroyer (1,087/1,490 t, 1942) was severely damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by a Henschel Hs 293 glide bomb dropped by aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 100, Luftwaffe.[3] |
Suzunami | ![]() | World War II: The Yūgumo-class destroyer was bombed, blown up and sank at Rabaul, New Britain (04°13′S 152°11′E / 4.217°S 152.183°E / -4.217; 152.183) by United States Navy carrier planes. One hundred and forty-eight crew were killed.[89] |
Trapani | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Kos, Greece by HMS Jervis and HMS Penn (both ![]() |
12 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Banco | ![]() | The coaster collided with NKi 11 (![]() |
Ch-20 | ![]() | World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Harder (![]() |
DB-1 and DB-37 | ![]() | The No. 1-class landing boats were lost on this date. |
HMS ML 358 | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Leros: The Fairmile B motor launch was lost off Leros, Greece when she met the German convoy carrying the force to invade the island. 11 crewmen were killed, five survived as prisoners of war.[91][92][93] |
Misago Maru No. 11 | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north of the Mariana Islands (21°40′N 144°40′E / 21.667°N 144.667°E / 21.667; 144.667) by USS Harder (![]() |
Muko Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Muko Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk 110 nautical miles (200 km) north north east of Truk (09°02′N 152°46′E / 9.033°N 152.767°E / 9.033; 152.767) by USS Thresher (![]() |
No. 71 | ![]() | The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date. |
PiLB 391 | ![]() | The PiLB 40 type landing craft was lost on this date. |
Theodoric | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Burnas Lagoon by M-111 (![]() |
U-508 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (46°00′N 7°30′W / 46.000°N 7.500°W / 46.000; -7.500) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 57 crew.[96] |
USS YC-857 | ![]() | The non self-propelled covered lighter ran aground and sank off Cape Cod, Massachusetts.[97] |
13 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Athina Livanos | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (12°23′N 44°00′E / 12.383°N 44.000°E / 12.383; 44.000) by I-27 (![]() |
Cormount | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (2,841 GRT, 1936) struck a mine and sank in the Humber Estuary.[3] |
HMS Dulverton | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Leros: The Hunt-class destroyer (1,050/1,430 t, 1941) was bombed and damaged in the Aegean Sea off Leros, Greece by Dornier Do 217 aircraft of the Luftwaffe carrying Henschel Hs 293 glider bombs. She was scuttled by HMS Belvoir (![]() |
Franklin Baker II | ![]() | The trawler sank off Pompano Beach, Florida at 26°09′N 79°52′W / 26.150°N 79.867°W / 26.150; -79.867.[99][100] |
I-34 | ![]() | World War II: The Type B1 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Malacca Strait 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of the Muka Lighthouse, Malaya (05°17′N 100°05′E / 5.283°N 100.083°E / 5.283; 100.083) by HMS Taurus (![]() |
Lorenz L-M Russ | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a Allied air raid at Piraeus, Greece. She was refloated in 1948, repaired and entered Panamanian service as Pontresina.[102] |
Nachisan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 113-MA-07: The Nachisan Maru-class auxiliary transport ship (a.k.a. Nachizan Maru) was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 60 miles (97 km) southwest of Saishu-to (32°55′N 125°09′E / 32.917°N 125.150°E / 32.917; 125.150) by USS Trigger (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Nikkai Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea by USS Ray (![]() |
No. 31 | ![]() | The Project 1124 armored motor gunboat was lost on this date. |
Pompoon | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) north of Cartagena, Colombia (approximately 11°N 75°W / 11°N 75°W / 11; -75) by U-516 (![]() |
Tango Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the East China Sea by American aircraft.[106] |
14 November
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS LCT 333, HMS LCT 343 and HMS LCT 385 | ![]() | The landing craft tanks were lost in a storm off Land's End.[107][108][109] |
Mariupol | ![]() | The tanker was wrecked on Shumshu.[110] |
Riverton | ![]() | The steamer was wrecked on Lottie Wolf Shoal off Hope Island, Georgian Bay, Lake Huron. Later salvaged, repaired and return to service as Mohawk Deer (![]() |
Stefanos | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel (150 GRT) was shelled and sunk south-west of Psara, Greece by HMS Sibyl (![]() |
15 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Agia Trias | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel (43 GRT) was shelled and sunk south-east of Limnos, Greece by HMS Sibyl (![]() |
Eleftherios V | ![]() | World War II: The Greek sailing ship (100 GRT) was sunk with gunfire north of Naxos, Greece, by HMS Sportsman (![]() |
F 592 | ![]() | World War II: The Type C2A Marinefährprahm was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea by ShCh-215 (![]() |
Kyokko Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy 777: The Eastern Shore-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea north west of Subic Bay (14°52′N 119°56′E / 14.867°N 119.933°E / 14.867; 119.933) by USS Crevalle (![]() |
PiLB 482 | ![]() | World War II: The PiLB 40 type landing craft was sunk off Leros by MTB 226 and MTB 315 (both ![]() |
PVO-11 and PVO-13 | ![]() | World War II: The PVO-10-class anti-aircraft motorboats was beached after being damaged by MFPs in the Black Sea. Later repaired and returned to service.[39] |
PVO-24 | ![]() | World War II: The PVO-10-class anti-aircraft motorboat was sunk in the Black Sea when rammed by an MFP.[39] |
HMS Quail | ![]() | World War II: The Q-class destroyer (1,692/2,411 t, 1943) struck a mine and was damaged in the Adriatic Sea off Bari, Apulia, Italy (at 41°09′N 16°52′E / 41.150°N 16.867°E / 41.150; 16.867) with the loss of nineteen crew, and was beached. Refloated in December 1943 and temporarily repaired at Bari. Towed to Taranto in April 1944. Foundered on 18 June 1944 in the Gulf of Taranto (40°05′N 17°52′E / 40.083°N 17.867°E / 40.083; 17.867) whilst under tow to Malta.[118] |
TKA-35 | ![]() | World War II: The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by a mine off Eltigen, Crimea.[119] |
UJ 102 | ![]() | World War II: The submarine chaser was sunk in the Black Sea by the explosion of a sunken ship which she depth charged. The wreck contained a cargo of ammunition.[3] |
16 November
Ship | State | Description |
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USS Corvina | ![]() | World War II: The Gato-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk, South Seas Mandate (5°05′N 151°10′E / 5.083°N 151.167°E / 5.083; 151.167) by I-176 (![]() |
Kyoritsu Maru No. 2 | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was sunk in the Pacific Ocean north of New Britain by Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy.[3] |
HMS LCT 332 | ![]() | The landing craft tank (350/625 t, 1942) foundered off Gijón, Spain.[120] |
HMS LCT 418 | ![]() | The landing craft tank (350/625 t, 1942) was lost in a storm off the north west coast of France.[121] |
No. 0113 and No. 0153 | ![]() | The KM-2 type motor launches were lost on this date. |
SF 105 | ![]() | World War II: The Siebel ferry was sunk off Kalymnos by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 47 and 603 Squadron RAF. Ten men were killed and three wounded.[122] |
Tetsuwa Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Canton, China by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.[3] |
U-280 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Iceland (49°11′N 27°32′W / 49.183°N 27.533°W / 49.183; -27.533) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 86 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[123] |
Ukishima | ![]() | World War II: The Sokuten-class minelayer was lost to an unknown cause, possibly by a mine, in the Sagami-nada Sea 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Hatsushima (34°55′N 139°22′E / 34.917°N 139.367°E / 34.917; 139.367).[3][124] |
17 November
Ship | State | Description |
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AKA-76 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was sunk by a mine or by German coastal guns off Eltigen, in the Black Sea, with the loss of ten lives.[39][125] |
USS McKean | ![]() | World War II: The high-speed transport, a former Wickes-class destroyer, was torpedoed and sunk in the Solomon Sea 19 nautical miles (35 km) south west of Cape Torokina, Bougainville Island (06°31′S 154°52′E / 6.517°S 154.867°E / -6.517; 154.867) by a Mitsubishi G4M aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. 64 of her complement and 52 of her embarked troops were killed. Survivors were rescued by USS Sigourney and USS Talbot (both ![]() |
Hie Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy 2152: The Hikawa Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 385 nautical miles (713 km; 443 mi) south west of Truk, South Seas Mandate (01°45′N 148°45′E / 1.750°N 148.750°E / 1.750; 148.750) by USS Drum (![]() |
PVO-10 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The PVO-10-class anti-aircraft motorboat was sunk by a mine off Eltigen, in the Black Sea. Nine crew members and twenty soldiers were killed.[2] |
18 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Agios Demetrios | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel (20 GRT) was shelled and sunk south-east of the Kassandra peninsula, Greece by HMS Sibyl (![]() |
HMS Chanticleer | ![]() | World War II: Convoy MKS 30: The Black Swan-class sloop (1,350/1,880 t, 1943) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) east north east of the Azores, Portugal (40°06′N 19°48′W / 40.100°N 19.800°W / 40.100; -19.800) by U-515 (![]() |
Empire Dunstan | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (2,887 GRT, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in the Ionian Sea, off Taranto, Italy (39°24′N 17°40′E / 39.400°N 17.667°E / 39.400; 17.667) by U-81 (![]() ![]() |
Kanelos | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel (20 GRT) was shelled and sunk off Strati, Greece by HMS Sibyl (![]() |
No. 35 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The motor boat was shelled and sunk in the Black Sea by Kriegsmarine MFPs.[66] |
Ruby | ![]() | World War II: The sailing trawler was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea about 120 nautical miles (220 km) north of Colón, Panama by U-516 (![]() |
Sambridge | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship (7,219 GRT, 1943) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden south east of Aden (11°25′N 47°25′E / 11.417°N 47.417°E / 11.417; 47.417) by I-27 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sanae | ![]() | World War II: The Wakatake-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Celebes Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) south of Basilan Island (4°52′N 122°07′E / 4.867°N 122.117°E / 4.867; 122.117) by USS Blackfish or USS Bluefish (both ![]() |
U-718 | ![]() | The Type VIIC submarine was accidentally rammed and sunk in the Baltic Sea (55°12′N 15°24′E / 55.200°N 15.400°E / 55.200; 15.400) by U-476 (![]() |
19 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Aghios Antonios | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel (128 GRT) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Crete by ORP Sokół (![]() |
Daigen Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Canton, China by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.[3] |
Giovanni Boccaccio | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Aegean Sea off Monemvasia, Greece by HMS Sickle (![]() |
Hokko Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 4114: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north east of Asuncion Island, Mariana Islands (22°27′N 147°15′E / 22.450°N 147.250°E / 22.450; 147.250) by USS Harder (![]() |
Konstantinos | ![]() | World War II: The sailing vessel (140 GRT) was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Crete by ORP Sokół (![]() |
Möwe | ![]() | World War II: The guard ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Crete by ORP Sokół (![]() |
Nikko Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 4114: The Kinrei Maru-class ore carrier was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean north east of Asuncion Island (24°47′N 147°20′E / 24.783°N 147.333°E / 24.783; 147.333) by USS Harder (![]() |
USS PT-147 | ![]() | World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat was run aground off Teliata Point, New Guinea and scuttled (05°55′S 147°20′E / 5.917°S 147.333°E / -5.917; 147.333).[138] |
USS SC-1067 | ![]() | The SC-497-class submarine chaser was beached on Sugar Loaf Island off Attu Island in the Aleutian Islands during a storm. All her crew were removed without injury but she later sank.[139][140] |
USS Sculpin | ![]() | World War II: The Sargo-class submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Pacific Ocean north of New Guinea by the destroyer Yamagumo (![]() |
U-211 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Azores, Portugal (40°15′N 19°18′W / 40.250°N 19.300°W / 40.250; -19.300) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 179 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 54 hands.[141] |
Udo Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 4114: The cargo ship was torpedoed, broke in two, and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north east of Asuncion Island by USS Harder (![]() |
20 November
Ship | State | Description |
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USS Discoverer | ![]() | The Auk-class minesweeper ran aground off Prince Rupert Island, British Columbia and was severely damaged. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service. |
Drepanum | ![]() | The cargo ship was sunk in a collision with the cargo ship Lippe (![]() |
Evangelistria | ![]() | World War II: The Greek caique was sunk off Suda Bay by gunfire from HMS Sportsman (![]() |
F 386 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefahrprahm was sunk by an air attack in the port of Kamysch Burun, Crimea. One crew was killed and one wounded.[144] |
Jela | ![]() | World War II: The three-masted schooner struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea off Bari, Apulia, Italy (41°09′N 16°51′E / 41.150°N 16.850°E / 41.150; 16.850).[145][146] |
No. 103 | ![]() | The No. 11-class landing tender was lost on this date. |
Naples Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Daifuko Maru No. 1-class transport was bombed and sunk north of New Ireland (03°43′S 151°04′E / 3.717°S 151.067°E / -3.717; 151.067) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy. One hundred and twenty-one troops and five crew were killed. Survivors were rescued by CH-17 and CH-18 (both ![]() |
PSB&D Co. #5 | ![]() | The 150-gross register ton, 78-foot (23.8 m) scow sank 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) west of the entrance buoy at the harbor at Yakutat, Territory of Alaska.[148] |
PSB&D Co. #8 | ![]() | The 185-gross register ton, 99.8-foot (30.4 m) cargo scow sank 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) west of the entrance buoy at the harbor at Yakutat, Territory of Alaska.[148] |
USS PT-147 | ![]() | World War II: The PT boat ran aground off Teliata Point, New Guinea, and was destroyed to prevent capture.[149] |
U-536 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Azores, Portugal (43°50′N 19°39′W / 43.833°N 19.650°W / 43.833; -19.650) by HMCS Calgary, HMCS Snowberry (both ![]() ![]() |
U-768 | ![]() | The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-745 (![]() |
21 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Altair | ![]() | The cargo ship collided with Bostonian (![]() |
Eizan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea or Yellow Sea by USS Trigger (![]() |
Goryu Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Peacetime Standard Type D auxiliary water tanker was bombed by United States Navy aircraft and started to sink in the Emidji lagoon. The vessel probably run aground that same day on the north side of Aineman Island. 17 crewmen and one gunner were killed. The vessel was bombed again in early December. The wreck was bombed again on 4 February 1944 by a PV-1 Ventura aircraft. The wreck was damaged again on 7 February.[153][154] |
Marsa | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,405 GRT, 1928) was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by a Henschel Hs 293 glide bomb dropped by a Heinkel He 177 aircraft of II Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of one of her 48 crew.[3][155] |
No. 402 | ![]() | The Project 1125 armored motor gunboat was lost on this date. |
Nerucci | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Livorno, Italy by Protée (![]() |
Nichii Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 1210: The Nichii Maru-class auxiliary ammunition ship was bombed, and set on fire, and abandoned in the Pacific Ocean east of Manus and west south west of Mussau Island, St. Mathias Island Group (01°55′S 149°00′E / 1.917°S 149.000°E / -1.917; 149.000) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft. Her commanding officer and four crewmen were killed. She sank on 25 November.[156] |
PVO-22 | ![]() | The PVO-10-class anti-aircraft motorboat was lost on this date. |
PVO-12 and PVO-20 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The PVO-10-class anti-aircraft motorboats were sunk in the Black Sea by German shore batteries.[39] |
Shinko Maru | ![]() | World War II: The trawler was bombed and sunk off Taberfane, New Guinea by Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Army Air Force, and also by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force.[3] |
Shinwa Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Manokwri, New Guinea by Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Army Air Force.[3] |
Suisan Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk off the south coast of New Britain by Douglas Boston aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force.[3] |
U-284 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Greenland after suffering storm damage. All 49 crew survived.[157] |
U-538 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (45°40′N 19°35′W / 45.667°N 19.583°W / 45.667; -19.583) by HMS Crane and HMS Foley (both ![]() |
22 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Arcturus | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (1,632 GRT, 1892) was bombed and damaged in the North Sea south west of Ålesund, Norway by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 144 Squadron, Royal Air Force and 404 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of four crew. She was taken in tow but was torpedoed and sunk by Ula (![]() |
HMS Barflake | ![]() | World War II: The Bar-class boom defence vessel (730/875 t, 1942) struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea off Naples, Italy. Three crewmen were killed.[93][160] |
Daishu Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Seahorse (![]() |
Empire Arthur | ![]() | The Empire Cadet-class coastal tanker (784 GRT, 1942) capsized in the port of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Two crewmen died. She was subsequently secured in a capsized condition alongside the wreck of the Liberty ship Flora Macdonald (![]() |
HMS Hebe | ![]() | World War II: The Halcyon-class minesweeper struck a mine laid by U-453 (![]() |
Kashima Maru | ![]() | World War II: The repair ship struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Macao.[3] |
Kanayamasan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 1210: The Peacetime Standard Type C auxiliary transport ship (a.k.a. Kinyamasan Maru) was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) north north west of Mussau Island, St. Matthias Islands, Papua New Guinea (01°00′N 149°20′E / 1.000°N 149.333°E / 1.000; 149.333) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft. Two crewmen were killed.[165] |
Kiso Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Palau (5°46′N 108°26′E / 5.767°N 108.433°E / 5.767; 108.433) by USS Tinosa (![]() |
HNoMS MTB 626 | ![]() | The Fairmile D motor torpedo boat (102/118 t, 1942) destroyed by an accidental explosion at Lerwick, Shetland Islands. One man was killed and six wounded.[167][168] |
HMS MTB 686 | ![]() | The Fairmile D motor torpedo boat (102/118 t, 1942) was destroyed by an accidental explosion at Lerwick, Shetland Islands. Seven crew were killed or died of wounds.[93][169][170] |
Unnamed floating dock | ![]() | World War II: The floating dock was torpedoed and sunk by Torbay (![]() |
W45, W47 and W48 | ![]() | World War II: The Welman submarines were scuttled at Bergen, Norway during a failed attempt to sink a floating dock there.[3] |
Yamato Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Palau by USS Tinosa (![]() |
23 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Alma | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Naxos, Greece.[172] |
Elena | ![]() | The tug sank in a storm with all hands off Snake Island in the Black Sea.[173] |
Elizabeth Kellogg | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) north of Cristóbal, Panama (11°10′N 80°42′W / 11.167°N 80.700°W / 11.167; -80.700) by U-516 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
F 536 | ![]() | The Type C Marinefahrprahm foundered in a storm off Odessa (46°28′N 31°07′E / 46.467°N 31.117°E / 46.467; 31.117) with the loss of four crew.[175] |
I-35 | ![]() | World War II: The Type B submarine was depth charged by USS Frazier and USS Meade, shelled by USS Tennessee (all ![]() |
Kizam Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Halmahera, Netherlands East Indies by USS Capelin (![]() |
Marie Mad | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk by a mine off Ajaccio, Corsica, France with all 24 hands.[177] |
Michigan | ![]() | The lighter barge (1,730 GRT, 1890) was wrecked on Lottie Wolf Shoal off Hope Island, Georgian Bay, Lake Huron in a gale while lightering the cargo of the wrecked Riverton (![]() ![]() |
Nekka Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HI-21: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea south of Shushan Island (28°49′N 122°11′E / 28.817°N 122.183°E / 28.817; 122.183) by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
USS PT-322 | ![]() | World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat was run aground off Hardenberg Point, New Guinea and scuttled (06°09′S 147°36′E / 6.150°S 147.600°E / -6.150; 147.600).[181] |
PVO-27 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The PVO-10-class anti-aircraft motorboat was lost when beached following being shelled and damaged by MFPs.[182] |
SG 21 | ![]() | World War II: The escort, a salvaged former Chamois-class aviso/minesweeper, was bombed and sunk by Allied aircraft at Toulon. Later raised again by the Germans. |
HMS Santa | ![]() | World War II: The naval whaler (355 GRT, 1936) was sunk by a mine off La Maddalena, Sardinia, Italy.[183] |
Santa Fé | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk by L-4 (![]() |
Wakamiya | ![]() | World War II: Convoy HI-21: The Etorofu-class escort ship was torpedoed, blew up, broke in half and sunk in the East China Sea south of Shushan Island (28°38′N 122°09′E / 28.633°N 122.150°E / 28.633; 122.150) by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
Weissenberg | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Texel, North Holland, Netherlands (53°10′N 4°50′E / 53.167°N 4.833°E / 53.167; 4.833) by Royal Air Force aircraft.[3][186] |
24 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Achéron | ![]() | World War II: The Redoutable-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Toulon, Var by United States Army Air Force aircraft.[3] |
Aigle | ![]() | World War II: The Aigle-class destroyer was bombed and sunk at Toulon by United States Army Air Force bombers. The wreck was later salvaged and scrapped.[187] |
Aude | ![]() | World War II: The transport ship was bombed and sunk at Toulon by United States Army Air Force aircraft.[3] |
Belle Isle | ![]() | World War II: The experimental ship was bombed and set afire at Toulon, Var, France by United States Army Air Force aircraft.[188] |
Eisstrom | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (943 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk off Ålesund, Norway by Ula (![]() |
FR 11 | ![]() | World War II: The La Galissonnière-class cruiser, 85% rebuilt after being scuttled a year earlier, was bombed and sunk at Toulon by United States Army Air Force aircraft.[3][187] |
FR 53 | ![]() | World War II: The Chamois-class aviso was bombed and sunk at Toulon by United States Army Air Force aircraft.[3] |
John P. Gaines | ![]() | The Liberty ship broke in two in the North Pacific Ocean southwest of Chirikof Island and south of Kodiak Island at either 55°07′N 155°30′W / 55.117°N 155.500°W / 55.117; -155.500. A boat went missing with the 10 men aboard and was never found. Her bow section sank, while her stern section was beached on the coast of the Territory of Alaska.[191][192][193][194] |
USS Liscome Bay | ![]() | World War II: The Casablanca-class escort carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Makin, Gilbert Islands by I-175 (![]() |
HMS MTB 73 | ![]() | World War II: The Vosper 72 foot-class motor torpedo boat (39/47 t, 1941) was sunk by German bombers in the port of La Maddalena, Sardinia, Italy. Two crewmen were killed.[93][195] |
Melville E. Stone | ![]() | World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean 100 nautical miles (190 km) north west of Cristobal, Panama (10°36′N 80°19′W / 10.600°N 80.317°W / 10.600; -80.317) by U-516 (![]() ![]() |
Naïade | ![]() | World War II: The Sirène-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Toulon by United States Army Air Force aircraft.[3] |
R-1 | ![]() | World War II: The Type R-1 minesweeper was sunk by Allied aircraft at Toulon, France. Raised and scrapped.[3][198] |
R-3 | ![]() | World War II: The Type R-2 minesweeper was sunk by Allied aircraft at Toulon, France. Raised and scrapped.[3][199] |
S 56 | ![]() | World War II: The E-boat was sunk by aircraft in the Toulon shipyard, France.[3][200] |
TA12 | ![]() | World War II: The La Melpomène-class torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Toulon by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces.[201] |
Vs 119 Sophie Regina | ![]() | The naval trawler/Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
Volta | ![]() | World War II: The Mogador-class destroyer, previously scuttled at Toulon, France, and raised in May 1943 but left unrepaired, was bombed and sunk at Toulon by United States Army Air Forces aircraft.[202] |
25 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Casablanca | ![]() | The cargo ship foundered in the Baltic Sea with the loss of all but two of her crew.[203] |
F 150 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefährprahm was damaged beyond repair by an underwater explosion in Civitavecchia harbour. Two crewmen were killed and one wounded.[204] |
I-19 | ![]() | World War II: The Type B1 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Makin Island (03°10′N 177°55′E / 3.167°N 177.917°E / 3.167; 177.917) by USS Radford (![]() |
Kenzan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SO-?: The Kenzan Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (00°51′N 146°00′E / 0.850°N 146.000°E / 0.850; 146.000) by USS Albacore (![]() |
Kilstraum | ![]() | World War II: The coaster (155 GRT, 1891) was sunk off Kya, Norway, by HNoMS MTB 668 (![]() ![]() |
HMMTB 668 | ![]() | World War II: The motor torpedo boat was attacked in the North Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft and was abandoned by her crew.[3] |
Makinami | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Cape St. George: The Yūgumo-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Cape St. George, New Ireland by USS Charles Ausburne (![]() |
Ōnami | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Cape St. George: The Yūgumo-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Cape St. George by USS Charles Ausburne (![]() |
Onoe Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea by USS Raton (![]() |
Ro-100 | ![]() | World War II: The Ro-100-class submarine was sunk by a mine north east of Buin. Thirty-eight crew were killed, twelve survived.[209] |
Toa Maru | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) north of Seniavina Island, Ponape, Mariana Islands (08°22′N 158°00′E / 8.367°N 158.000°E / 8.367; 158.000) by USS Searaven (![]() ![]() |
U-600 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores, Portugal (40°31′N 22°07′W / 40.517°N 22.117°W / 40.517; -22.117) by HMS Bazely and HMS Blackwood (both ![]() |
U-849 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the South Atlantic off the Congo Estuary (6°30′S 5°40′W / 6.500°S 5.667°W / -6.500; -5.667) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 63 crew.[213] |
Volga-Don | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was torpedoed in the Black Sea west off Yevpatoria by L-6 (![]() |
Yūgiri | ![]() | World War II: Battle of Cape St. George: The Fubuki-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Cape St. George, New Ireland by USS Charles Ausburne, USS Claxton and USS Dyson (all ![]() ![]() |
26 November
Ship | State | Description |
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Genchi Maru | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Canton, China by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.[3] |
I-39 | ![]() | World War II: The Type B1 submarine was detected, depth charged, and sunk in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Makin Island, part of the northern Gilbert Islands, by USS Boyd (![]() |
Morar | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (1,507 GRT, 1924) struck a mine and sank in the Humber Estuary.[3] |
Nikkai Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Shinkyo Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed, broke into three pieces, and sank in the Pacific Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) south south west of Puluwat Island, Caroline Islands (04°12′N 148°26′E / 4.200°N 148.433°E / 4.200; 148.433) by USS Ray (![]() |
Ogurasan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 444: The Imperial Japanese Army-chartered Type 1TM tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) east of Baie de Xuau, Annam, French Indochina (13°25′N 109°30′E / 13.417°N 109.500°E / 13.417; 109.500) by USS Bowfin (![]() |
Onoe Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Onoe Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north west of Kavieng (00°40′N 148°20′E / 0.667°N 148.333°E / 0.667; 148.333) by USS Raton (![]() ![]() |
PVO-11, PVO-13 and PVO-26 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The PVO-10-class anti-aircraft motorboats was shelled and damaged in the Black Sea by Kriegsmarine MFPs, then beached. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service. There is conflicting information on whether the sunk boat was PVO-24 or PVO-26. 41 killed and 30 wounded between the vessels.[66] |
PVO-24 | ![]() | World War II: Kerch-Eltigen Operation: The PVO-10-class anti-aircraft motorboat was shelled, rammed and sunk in the Black Sea by Kriegsmarine MFPs. There were no survivors among the 9 crew and 11 soldiers aboard.[2][66] |
Rohna | ![]() | World War II: Convoy KMF-26A: The troopship (8,602 GRT, 1926) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Jidelli, Algeria by a Henschel Hs 293 glide bomb from a Heinkel He 177 aircraft of II Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. One thousand and fifteen troops, eleven gunners, one hospital orderly and 122 crew were killed. Six hundred and sixty survivors were rescued by USS Pioneer (![]() |
Shini Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean between Palau and Truk by USS Tinosa (![]() |
Tainan Maru or Tonan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 444: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 16 mi (26 km) east of Baie de Xuau, Annam, French Indochina (13°25′N 109°30′E / 13.417°N 109.500°E / 13.417; 109.500) by USS Bowfin (![]() |
27 November
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Buenos Aires Maru | ![]() | (![]() |
Gouverneur General Van Vollenhoven | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Cap Varella, French Indochina by USS Bowfin (![]() |
Hakone Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 222: The Hakone Maru-class auxiliary transport was bombed and sunk south east of Foochow, China (25°04′N 119°40′E / 25.067°N 119.667°E / 25.067; 119.667) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force. There were no casualties. Hawaii Maru (![]() |
HMML 126 | ![]() | World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch (76/86 t, 1940) was badly damaged by an explosion (probably a mine) off Naples, Italy. There was no casualty but she was a total loss.[225] |
Palma | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Lemnos, Greece by HMS Torbay (![]() |
San Ramon Maru | ![]() | World War II: The San Ramon Maru-class oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (33°35′N 128°45′E / 33.583°N 128.750°E / 33.583; 128.750) by USS Seahorse (![]() |
Scotia | ![]() | World War II: The tanker (9,972 GRT, 1939) was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (03°00′S 69°08′E / 3.000°S 69.133°E / -3.000; 69.133) by I-37 (![]() ![]() |
V 1340 | ![]() | World War II: The Vorpostenboot was bombed and sunk at Noordwijk, North Holland, Netherlands by British aircraft.[3] |
28 November
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Beryl | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean about 35 nautical miles (65 km; 40 mi) north of Cam Ranh Bay, French Indochina by USS Bowfin (![]() |
F 594 | ![]() | World War II: The Type C2A Marinefährprahm was sunk by an air attack in the port of Kamysch Burun, Crimea. There was no casualty.[3][228] |
Filippo Corridoni | ![]() | World War II: The ferry was sunk at Zara by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Army Air Force. Between 30 and 60 passengers were killed.[229][circular reference][230] |
Hokko Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SO-505: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea (01°40′N 141°51′E / 1.667°N 141.850°E / 1.667; 141.850) by USS Raton (![]() |
Sebenico | ![]() | World War II: The passenger ship was bombed and sunk at Zara by British aircraft.[3][229][230] |
Sydney Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 340: The Sydney Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off French Indochina (12°50′N 109°35′E / 12.833°N 109.583°E / 12.833; 109.583) by USS Bowfin (![]() ![]() |
Tonan Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 340: The Imperial Japanese Army shared use tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off French Indochina (12°50′N 109°35′E / 12.833°N 109.583°E / 12.833; 109.583) by USS Bowfin (![]() ![]() |
U-542 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Madeira, Portugal (39°03′N 16°25′W / 39.050°N 16.417°W / 39.050; -16.417) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 179 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 56 crew.[235] |
Yamafuku Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy No. 3123: The Tarushima Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Mariana Islands (18°21′N 140°08′E / 18.350°N 140.133°E / 18.350; 140.133) by USS Snook (![]() |
Yuri Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SO-505: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea (01°40′N 141°51′E / 1.667°N 141.850°E / 1.667; 141.850) by USS Raton (![]() ![]() |
29 November
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Athenia Livanos | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (4,824 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden by I-27 (![]() |
I-21 | ![]() | World War II: The Type B submarine was probably torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off of Tarawa by Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft from USS Chenango (![]() |
Kenryu Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy 3128: The Kaihei Maru-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed in the Pacific Ocean about 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) northwest of Hachijo-Jima, Izu Shoto, off Honshū (33°19′N 139°34′E / 33.317°N 139.567°E / 33.317; 139.567) by USS Snapper (![]() |
Manju Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Imperial Japanese Army-requisitioned cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north west of the Mariana Islands (18°34′N 139°58′E / 18.567°N 139.967°E / 18.567; 139.967) by USS Pargo (![]() |
USS Perkins | ![]() | The Mahan-class destroyer was in a collision with the troopship Duntroon (![]() |
Shiganoura Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Imperial Japanese Navy-requisitioned cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Mariana Islands (18°24′N 139°51′E / 18.400°N 139.850°E / 18.400; 139.850) by USS Snook (![]() |
Suez Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Yoshida Maru No. 2-class cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea north of Bali, Netherlands East Indies (06°20′S 116°30′E / 6.333°S 116.500°E / -6.333; 116.500) by USS Bonefish (![]() ![]() |
Trevorian | ![]() | The cargo ship (4,599 GRT, 1920) was sunk in a collision with the fishing trawler Oli Garda (![]() |
U-86 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Azores (40°52′N 18°54′W / 40.867°N 18.900°W / 40.867; -18.900) by HMS Tumult and HMS Rocket (both ![]() |
V 1227 | ![]() | The KFK 2-class naval drifter/Vorpostenboot disappeared off Grådyb, Denmark, during a storm with her whole crew (16 to 18 men).[247] |
30 November
Ship | State | Description |
---|---|---|
Columbia Maru | ![]() | World War II: Convoy SO-505: The Columbia Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north of the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea (01°26′N 148°20′E / 1.433°N 148.333°E / 1.433; 148.333) by USS Gato (![]() ![]() |
F 306 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefährprahm was sunk by an air attack in the port of Kamysch Burun, Crimea.[249] |
F 341 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefährprahm was lost after running aground in Kerch Strait and being shelled by artillery.[3][250] |
F 574 | ![]() | World War II: The Type A Marinefährprahm was lost after running aground in Kerch Strait and being shelled by artillery.[3][251] |
Fort de Vaux | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°32′N 12°20′W / 6.533°N 12.333°W / 6.533; -12.333) by U-68 (![]() |
Himalaya Maru | ![]() | World War II: The Somedono Maru-class troopship was bombed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea south of New Hanover (02°47′S 150°25′E / 2.783°S 150.417°E / -2.783; 150.417) by United States Navy Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft. Two comfort women, 27 troops and six crew were killed.[254] |
Unknown date
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Attendant | ![]() | The armed yacht (357 GRT, 1913) was lost some time in November. |
BKA-132 | ![]() | World War II: The torpedo boat was lost in the Black Sea in action against German forces between 1 and 11 November.[3] |
USS Capelin | ![]() | World War II: The Balao-class submarine was lost in the Celebes Sea on active service. She may have struck a mine and sank on 23 November. All 60 crew were lost. |
I-40 | ![]() | World War II: The Type B2 submarine was never heard from again after she departed Truk on 22 November 1943 bound for a patrol area in the Pacific Ocean off Makin Island. |
Kamoi Maru | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Raton (![]() |
KT-173 | ![]() | World War II: The torpedo boat was lost in the Black Sea in action against German forces between 1 and 11 November.[3] |
KT-411 | ![]() | World War II: The torpedo boat was lost in the Black Sea in action against German forces between 1 and 11 November.[3] |
KT-509 | ![]() | World War II: The torpedo boat was lost in the Black Sea in action against German forces between 1 and 11 November.[3] |
HMS LCM 181 | ![]() | The landing craft mechanized was lost some time in November. |
HMS LCP(M) 14, | ![]() | The landing craft, personnel (mortar) was lost some time in November. |
No. 14 | ![]() | The No. 11-class landing tender was lost sometime in November. |
PVO-26 | ![]() | The PVO-10-class anti-aircraft motorboat was lost on 15 November, or damaged and lost by beaching on 26 November. |
HMS Simoom | ![]() | World War II: The S-class submarine (842/990 t, 1943) was lost in the western Mediterranean sometime between 2 and 15 November. All 48 crew were lost. |
SKA-0105 | ![]() | World War II: The patrol boat was lost in the Black Sea in action against German forces between 1 and 11 November.[3] |
SKA-0114 | ![]() | World War II: The patrol boat was lost in the Black Sea in action against German forces between 1 and 11 November.[3] |
SKA-0135 | ![]() | World War II: The patrol boat was lost in the Black Sea in action against German forces between 1 and 11 November.[3] |
SKA-0158 | ![]() | World War II: The patrol boat was lost in the Black Sea in action against German forces between 1 and 11 November.[3] |
SKA-0178 | ![]() | World War II: The patrol boat was lost in the Black Sea in action against German forces between 1 and 11 November.[3] |
SKA-0192 | ![]() | World War II: The patrol boat was lost in the Black Sea in action against German forces between 1 and 11 November.[3] |
SKA-01012 | ![]() | World War II: The patrol boat was torpedoed and in the Black Sea by Kriegsmarine Schnellboote between 1 and 11 November.[3] |
TKA-101 | ![]() | World War II: The torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea by Kriegsmarine Schnellboote between 1 and 11 November.[3] |
U-648 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was lost on patrol in the Atlantic Ocean on or after 28 November with the loss of all 50 crew. Cause unknown, possibly struck a mine.[255] |
Notes
^[Note 1] Task Force 39 comprised USS Charles Ausburne, USS Claxton, USS Cleveland, USS Columbia, USS Converse, USS Dyson, USS Foote, USS Montpelier, USS Denver, USS Spence, USS Stanly and USS Thatcher.
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