List of shipwrecks in February 1944

The list of shipwrecks in February 1944 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1944.

1 February[]

Agia Paraskevi ( Greece): World War II: The sailing ship was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of Soueida, Syria by U-453 ( Kriegsmarine).^[1]
Edward Bates ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Ténès, Algeria (36°38′N 0°50′E / 36.633°N 0.833°E / 36.633; 0.833) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was taken in tow but later sank.^[2]
Himli ( Lebanon): World War II: The sailing ship was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Soueida by U-453 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.^[3]
I-171 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kaidai-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Green Island, Papua New Guinea by USS Guest and USS Hudson (both United States Navy).^[4]
Ro-39 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kaichū type submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Wotje(09°24′N 170°32′E / 9.4°N 170.533°E / 9.4; 170.533) by USS Walker ( United States Navy) .^[5]
Salem ( Lebanon): World War II: The sailing ship was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Soueida by U-453 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.^[6]
Toei Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Palau by USS Seahorse ( United States Navy).^[7]
Umikaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Shiratsuyu-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk, South Pacific Mandate by USS Guardfish ( United States Navy) with the loss of 50 of her 265 crew.

2 February[]

Ariake Maru ( Japan): World War II: The ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Tambor ( United States Navy).^[8]
Ro-110 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Ro-100-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Bengal (17°25′N 83°21′E / 17.417°N 83.35°E / 17.417; 83.35) by HMIS Jumna ( Royal Indian Navy), HMAS Ipswitch and HMAS Launceston (both Royal Australian Navy) with a loss of all 47 crewmen.^[9]
Charlotte Schliemann ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The supply ship was scuttled in the Indian Ocean (23°23′S 74°37′E / 23.383°S 74.617°E / -23.383; 74.617) to avoid capture by HMS (H85) ( Royal Navy). The crew were rescued by U-532 ( Kriegsmarine).^[10]
Schnelles Geleitboot 18 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The anti-aircraft corvette was bombed and sunk by aircraft.^[11]
Toyo Maru No.5 ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (33°32′N 135°58′E / 33.533°N 135.967°E / 33.533; 135.967) by USS Plunger ( United States Navy).^[12]
Toyo Maru No.8 ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Plunger ( United States Navy).^[13]
Yahiya ( Syria): World War II: The sailing ship was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Cape Basit by U-453 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.^[14]

3 February[]

Chung Cheng ( Republic of China (1912–1949)): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden (13°54′N 54°30′E / 13.9°N 54.5°E / 13.9; 54.5) by U-188 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twenty of her 71 crew. Survivors were rescued by a British merchant ship.^[15]^[16]
Goyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): : World War II: The Oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea(28°44′N 123°38′E / 28.733°N 123.633°E / 28.733; 123.633) by USS Tambor ( United States Navy).^[17]
Masfjord ( Norway): The coaster ran aground at Masfjordnes, Hordaland in a storm. She capsized and sank with the loss of eleven lives.^[18]

4 February[]

I-175 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type B submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Marshall Islands (06°48′N 168°08′E / 6.8°N 168.133°E / 6.8; 168.133) by USS Charrette and USS Fair (both United States Navy) with the loss of all 100 crew.^[19]^[20]
U-854 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Swinemüde, Pomerania (54°44′N 14°16′E / 54.733°N 14.267°E / 54.733; 14.267) with the loss of 51 of her 58 crew.^[21]

5 February[]

6 February[]

M-156 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The damaged minesweeper was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Aber Wrac'h, France.^[22]
U-177 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXD2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the South Atlantic west of Ascension Island (10°35′S 25°15′W / 10.583°S 25.25°W / -10.583; -25.25) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of 50 of her 65 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Omaha ( United States Navy).

7 February[]

Freidig ( Norway): World War II: Convoy EN 342: The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Wrath, Sutherland, United Kingdom after her cargo of rye shifted. Twenty of her 22 crew were lost.^[23]
X22 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The midget submarine collided with HMS Syrtis ( Royal Navy) and sank with the loss of all four crew.^[24]

8 February[]

Lima Maru ( Japan): World War II: Convoy Mo-Ta-06: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Snook ( United States Navy) with the loss of 2,765 lives.^[25]^[26]
Margit ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: Convoy UR 108: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea south east of Iceland (61°30′N 10°30′W / 61.5°N 10.5°W / 61.5; -10.5) by U-985 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 30 crew.^[27]
Petrella ( Germany): World War II: The hellship was torpedoed and sunk in Suda Bay by HMS Sportsman ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 2,670 lives.
U-762 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland (49°02′N 16°58′W / 49.033°N 16.967°W / 49.033; -16.967) by HMS Wild Goose and HMS Woodpecker (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew.^[28]

9 February[]

U-238 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland by HMS Kite, HMS Magpie and HMS Starling (all Royal Navy) with the loss of all 50 crew.
U-734 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland (49°43′N 16°23′W / 49.717°N 16.383°W / 49.717; -16.383) by HMS Starling and HMS Wild Goose (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew.^[29]
Viva ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (12°30′N 57°50′E / 12.5°N 57.833°E / 12.5; 57.833) by U-188 ( Kriegsmarine). All 25 crew were rescued by Marwarri ( United Kingdom).^[30]

10 February[]

Malta Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bashi Channel south of Formosa by USS Pogy ( United States Navy).^[31]
Minekaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Minekaze-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Bashi Channel south of Formosa (23°12′N 121°30′E / 23.2°N 121.5°E / 23.2; 121.5) by USS Pogy ( United States Navy).
Nina ( Kingdom of Italy): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Genoa, Italy.^[32]
U-545 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides (58°17′N 13°22′W / 58.283°N 13.367°W / 58.283; -13.367) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 612 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of one of her 57 crew. She was consequently scuttled due to damage received.^[33]

11 February[]

Makki Faulbaum ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed by HMS Stubborn ( Royal Navy) off Namsos, Norway.^[34]
USS PT-279 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Higgins 78' -class PT Boat was sunk off Bouganville Solomon Islands(05°30′S 154°15′E / 5.5°S 154.25°E / -5.5; 154.25) in a collision with her sister boat USS PT-282 ( United States Navy) .^[35]
Sturm ( Germany): The coaster collided with Triton ( Germany) and sank in Bergen harbour, Norway.^[36]
U-283 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°45′N 12°50′W / 60.75°N 12.833°W / 60.75; -12.833) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 407 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.^[37]
U-424 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland (50°00′N 18°14′W / 50°N 18.233°W / 50; -18.233) by HMS Wild Goose and HMS Woodpecker (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 50 crew.^[38]

12 February[]

I-27 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type B1 submarine was depth charged, shelled, rammed and sunk in the One and a Half Degree Channel (1°25′N 72°22′E / 1.417°N 72.367°E / 1.417; 72.367) by HMS Paladin and HMS Petard (both Royal Navy) with the loss of 99 of her 100 crew. The survivor was taken as a prisoner of war.
Khedive Ismail ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy KR 8: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the One and a Half Degree Channel (1°25′N 72°22′E / 1.417°N 72.367°E / 1.417; 72.367) by I-27 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 1,297 of the 1,511 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Paladin ( Royal Navy).
Ronsan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Tambor ( United States Navy).^[8]
Oria ( Germany): The transport ship ran aground on the Gaideronos Reef, Rhodes, Greece and broke in two. Only 60 of the approximately 4,300 people on board were rescued.^[39]

13 February[]

Cap d' Antifer ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was sunk in the North Sea (53°17′N 01°06′E / 53.283°N 1.1°E / 53.283; 1.1) by a Schnellboot ( Kriegsmarine).^[40]
Hans Bornhofen ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Taku ( Royal Navy) off Stavanger, Norway.^[41]
Henry ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Hustadvika, off Kristiansund by Royal Norwegian Navy motor torpedo boats.
Irma ( Norway): World War II: The passenger ship was sunk at Hustadvika, off Kristiansund by Royal Norwegian Navy motor torpedo boats.
USS LCT-220 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Landing Craft, Tank foundered off Anzio in a storm.^[42]

14 February[]

Brynilen ( Norway): World War II: The troopship was bombed and sunk at Hammerfest, Finnmark. Raised in 1947, scrapped in 1951.^[43]
Nittoku Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Snook ( United States Navy).^[25]
HMS Salviking ( Royal Navy): World War II: The salvage vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Laccadive Sea south west of Ceylon (3°30′N 76°30′E / 3.5°N 76.5°E / 3.5; 76.5) by U-168 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 27 of her 28 crew.^[44]
Tanahorn ( Norway): World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk at Hammerfest. Refloated in March 1944. Repaired and returned to service in April 1947.^[45]
U-738 ( Kriegsmarine): The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in a collision off Gotenhafen, West Prussia with Erna ( Germany) with the loss of 22 of her 46 crew.^[46]
UIT-23 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca (4°27′N 100°11′E / 4.45°N 100.183°E / 4.45; 100.183) by HMS Tally-Ho ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 26 of her 40 crew.^[47]

15 February[]

Agano ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Agano-class cruiser was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean north of Truk (10°11′N 151°42′E / 10.183°N 151.7°E / 10.183; 151.7) by USS Skate ( United States Navy) with the loss of 203 of her 726 crew. She sank on the 17th. Survivors were rescued by Oite ( Imperial Japanese Navy), but were all lost when she was also sunk later by aircraft.
Elihu Yale ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was sunk by a Luftwaffe glider bomb in the Mediterranean Sea off Anzio, Lazio, Italy. (41°27′N 12°38′E / 41.45°N 12.633°E / 41.45; 12.633)^[2]
Epaminondas C. Embiricos ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Laccadive Sea south west of Ceylon (1°30′N 73°00′E / 1.5°N 73°E / 1.5; 73) by U-168 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 42 crew. Two crew were taken on board U-168 as prisoner of war. The rest of the survivors were rescued by HMS Fara and HMT Overdale Wyke (both Royal Navy).^[48]
Fort St Nicholas ( United Kingdom): World War II: Operation Shingle: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Capri, Campania, Italy (40°34′N 14°37′E / 40.567°N 14.617°E / 40.567; 14.617) by U-410 ( Kriegsmarine). All 67 people on board were rescued by a Royal Air Force rescue boat.^[49]^[50]
Hoshi Maru No.2 ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Snook ( United States Navy).^[25]
I-43 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type B1 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north of Truk by USS Aspro ( United States Navy).^[51]
USS LCT-35 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT Mk 5-class Landing Craft, Tank was burned out and sunk while tied alongside Elihu Yale when she was sunk by a Glide Bomb off Anzio .^[52]
ML 210 ( Royal Norwegian Navy): World War II: The Motor Launch was mined and sunk off the Somme estuary. Five crewmen were killed.^[53]
Niedersachsen ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minelayer was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off Toulouse, Italy (43°02.6′N 6°01.7′E / 43.0433°N 6.0283°E / 43.0433; 6.0283).^[54]
Ro-40 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Ro-35-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Marshall Islands by USS Macdonough, USS Phelps and USS Sage (all United States Navy).^[55]

16 February[]

CH-39 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.13-class submarine chaser was sunk off Three Island Harbor New Hanover Island (02°24′S 150°06′E / 2.4°S 150.1°E / -2.4; 150.1) by U.S. Army B-25s of the 500th Bomb Squadron, of the 345 Bomb Group, 5th Air Force.^[56]
Chojo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Flores Sea by USS Tinosa ( United States Navy).^[57]
HMS LST-418 ( Royal Navy): World War II: Operation Shingle: The Landing Ship, Tank was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Ponza Island, Italy (41°00′N 12°55′E / 41°N 12.917°E / 41; 12.917) by U-230 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 21 lives. Survivors were rescued by USS LCI(L)-194 ( United States Navy).^[58]
Odatsuki Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Flores Sea by USS Tinosa ( United States Navy).^[57]
Sanko Maru ( Japan): The cargo ship was sunk off Three Island Harbor New Hanover Island (02°24′S 150°06′E / 2.4°S 150.1°E / -2.4; 150.1) by U.S. Army B-25s of the 500th Bomb Squadron, of the 345 Bomb Group, 5th Air Force. 14 crewmen killed.^[56]

17 February[]

Aikoku Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The auxiliary cruiser was sunk off Truk, South Pacific Mandate by United States Navy aircraft.^[59]
Akagi Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Armed Merchant Cruiser was bombed and damaged at Truk by U.S. Navy aircraft and scuttled. 512 passenger and 788 Sailors lost.^[60]
CH-24 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The No.13-class submarine chaser was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Truk, South Pacific Mandate (7°24′N 150°30′E / 7.4°N 150.5°E / 7.4; 150.5) by USS Burns. Six crew survived and were taken as prisoners of war.
Empire Knoll ( United Kingdom): The collier came ashore at Tynemouth, Northumberland in a gale. She broke in two, a total loss.^[61]
Fujikawa Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The aircraft ferry was sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk by United States Navy aircraft.^[59]
Fumizuki ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and damage off Truk (7°24′N 151°44′E / 7.4°N 151.733°E / 7.4; 151.733) by United States Navy aircraft. She sank the next day with the loss of 29 of her 154 crew.
Gyoten Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Truk (8°04′N 149°28′E / 8.067°N 149.467°E / 8.067; 149.467) by USS Tang ( United States Navy).^[61]
Heian Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The submarine tender was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Truk by United States Navy aircraft. She sank the next day.^[59]
Katori ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Katori-class cruiser was shelled and sunk 40 miles north-west of Truk in the Pacific Ocean (07°15′N 151°15′E / 7.25°N 151.25°E / 7.25; 151.25) by Battleship USS Iowa ( United States Navy) ^[62]
Kiyosumi Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The auxiliary cruiser was sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk by United States Navy aircraft.^[59]
Maikaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Kagero-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of Truk by USS Minneapolis and USS New Orleans (both United States Navy) with the loss of all 239 crew.
Naka ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The Sendai-class cruiser was bombed, torpedoed and sunk west of Truk in the Pacific Ocean (07°15′N 151°15′E / 7.25°N 151.25°E / 7.25; 151.25) by U.S. Navy aircraft. 240 crewmen lost, 210 survivors^[63]
Nichiro Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north of Palau by USS Sargo ( United States Navy).^[64]
Rio de Janeiro Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): Operation Hailstorm: World War II: The submarine tender was sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk by United States Navy aircraft.^[59]
ShCh-216 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The Shchuka-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Black Sea west of Sevastopol (44°37′N 32°04′E / 44.617°N 32.067°E / 44.617; 32.067) by UJ-103 and UJ-106 (both Kriegsmarine .^[65]
Shanan Maru No.15 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: The naval minesweeper trawler was shelled and sunk north-west of Truk in the Pacific Ocean by Battleship USS New Jersey ( United States Navy) ^[62]

18 February[]

CH-29 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstorm: Sunk by US Navy at or near Truk.^[66]
Oite ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Hailstone: The Kamikaze-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk (7°40′N 138°57′E / 7.667°N 138.95°E / 7.667; 138.95) by United States Navy aircraft with the loss of 172 of her 192 crew and all 523 survivors from Agano ( Imperial Japanese Navy).
HMS Penelope ( Royal Navy): World War II: Operation Shingle: The Arethusa-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of Naples, Campania, Italy (40°33′N 13°14′E / 40.55°N 13.233°E / 40.55; 13.233) by U-410 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 417 of her 623 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS LST-165 and HMS LST-430 (both Royal Navy).^[67]
U-7 ( Kriegsmarine): The Type IIB submarine sank near Pillau in a diving accident with the loss of all 29 crew.
U-406 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°32′N 23°36′W / 48.533°N 23.6°W / 48.533; -23.6) by HMS Spey ( Royal Navy) with the loss of twelve of her 57 crew.^[68]
USS YT-198 ( United States Navy): World War II: Operation Shingle: The Harbor Tug struck a mine off Anzio and sank.^[69]

19 February[]

CH-22 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.13-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk 35 miles south of Kavieng, New Ireland (03°04′S 150°42′E / 3.067°S 150.7°E / -3.067; 150.7) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and A-20 Havocs of the 23rd Bomb Group, 5th Air Force.^[70]
CH-40 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.13-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk 35 miles south of Kavieng, New Ireland (03°04′S 150°42′E / 3.067°S 150.7°E / -3.067; 150.7) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and A-20 Havocs of the 23rd Bomb Group, 5th Air Force.^[71]
Ichiyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Jack ( United States Navy).^[72]
Kokuie Maru ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Jack ( United States Navy).^[72]
Nanei Maru ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Jack ( United States Navy).^[72]
Nichirin Maru ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Jack ( United States Navy).^[72]
Shinto Maru No. 1 ( Japan): World War II: The Cargo Ship was bombed and sunk 35 miles south of Kavieng, New Ireland (02°46′S 150°42′E / 2.767°S 150.7°E / -2.767; 150.7) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and A-20 Havocs of the 23rd Bomb Group, 5th Air Force. 19 crewmen, 41 troops and 46 Gunners lost.^[71]
Tatsugiku Maru ( Japan): World War II: The Cargo Ship was bombed and sunk 35 miles south of Kavieng, New Ireland (02°46′S 150°42′E / 2.767°S 150.7°E / -2.767; 150.7) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group and A-20 Havocs of the 23rd Bomb Group, 5th Air Force. 15 crewmen lost.^[71]
U-264 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by HMS Starling and HMS Woodpecker (both Royal Navy). All 52 crew survived.^[73]
U-386 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°51′N 22°44′W / 48.85°N 22.733°W / 48.85; -22.733) by HMS Spey ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 33 of her 49 crew.^[74]

20 February[]

Elima ( Germany): The cargo ship collided in the Trondheimsfjord, Norway, and was beached.^[75]
Hydro ( Norway): World War II: The train ferry was sunk in Lake Tinnsjø near Rjukan by Norwegian saboteurs whilst carrying heavy water for the German nuclear programme.
USS LCT-340 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT Mk 5-class Landing Craft, Tank foundered and sank in a storm off Sicily, Italy .^[76]
HMS LST-305 ( Royal Navy): World War Ii: Operation Shingle: The Landing Ship, Tank was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 41°14′N 12°31′E / 41.233°N 12.517°E / 41.233; 12.517 by U-230 ( Kriegsmarine).^[77]
USS LST-348 ( United States Navy): World War II: Operation Shingle: The Landing Ship, Tank was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Naples, Campania, Italy (40°57′N 13°14′E / 40.95°N 13.233°E / 40.95; 13.233) by U-410 ( Kriegsmarine).^[78]
Nanyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Formosa by USS Pogy ( United States Navy).^[31]
Taijin Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea east of Formosa by USS Pogy ( United States Navy).^[31]
HMS Warwick ( Royal Navy): World War II: The W class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel off Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°27′N 5°23′W / 50.45°N 5.383°W / 50.45; -5.383) by U-413 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 67 of her 160 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Saladin and HMS Scimitar (both Royal Navy).^[79]
HMS Woodpecker ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy ON 224: The Black Swan-class sloop was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-265 ( Kriegsmarine). She was taken in tow but foundered on 27 February at 48°49′N 22°11′W / 48.817°N 22.183°W / 48.817; -22.183.

21 February[]

CHa-48 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Auxiliary Submarine Chaser was bombed and sunk north of New Hanover (02°30′S 150°15′E / 2.5°S 150.25°E / -2.5; 150.25) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force.^[80]
Kokai Maru ( Japan): World War II: The Transport was bombed and sunk north of New Hanover (02°30′S 150°15′E / 2.5°S 150.25°E / -2.5; 150.25) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force.^[80]
Kowa Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Auxiliary Gunboat was bombed and sunk north of New Hanover (02°30′S 150°15′E / 2.5°S 150.25°E / -2.5; 150.25) by US Army B-25s of the 500th and 501st Squadrons, 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force.^[81]

22 February[]

E.G. Seubert ( United States): World War II: Convoy PA 69: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden (13°50′N 48°49′E / 13.833°N 48.817°E / 13.833; 48.817) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 70 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMIS Orissa ( Royal Indian Navy) and HMAS Tamworth ( Royal Australian Navy).^[82]
Erling Brøvig ( Norway): World War II: Convoy PA 69: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Aden (13°50′N 48°49′E / 13.833°N 48.817°E / 13.833; 48.817) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine). She was beached off Aden. Later taken under tow to Massawa, Eritrea but broke in two during the journey. Both parts reached port and were later taken to Italy and laid up. Repaired postwar and re-entered service in 1947 as Bramora.^[83]
Fukuyama Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tang ( United States Navy).^[84]
George Cleeve ( United States): World War II: Convoy GUS 31: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Bône, Algeria (37°22′N 7°17′E / 37.367°N 7.283°E / 37.367; 7.283) by U-969 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 69 crew. Survivors were rescued by William T. Barry ( United States). George Cleeve was beached at Bône but was subsequently declared a constructive total loss.^[85]^[86]
Nagaura ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The salvage/repair Tug was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 160 miles north-west of Kavieng, New Ireland (00°54′S 148°38′E / 0.9°S 148.633°E / -0.9; 148.633) by USS Charles Ausburne, USS Dyson, USS Stanly, USS Conway, and USS Spence (all United States Navy). 150 crewmen and survivors of the previous days air attacks that sank CHa-48, Kokai Maru and Kowa Maru survived the sinking. 75 were rescued and made POWs, the rest refused rescue and were lost.^[87]
Natsushima ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Minelayer was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Tingwon, New Ireland (02°49′S 149°40′E / 2.817°S 149.667°E / -2.817; 149.667) by USS Charles Ausburne, USS Dyson, and USS Stanly (all United States Navy).^[88]
USS PT-200 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Higgins 78' -class PT Boat was sunk off Newport, Rhode Island(41°23′N 71°01′W / 41.383°N 71.017°W / 41.383; -71.017) in a collision with an unknown object.^[89]
Peter Skene Ogden ( United States): World War II: Convoy GUS 31: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Bône, Algeria (37°22′N 7°17′E / 37.367°N 7.283°E / 37.367; 7.283) by U-969 ( Kriegsmarine). All 77 crew survivoed. Peter Skene Ogden was take in tow by HMS Hengist ( Royal Navy) and beached at Herbillon but was subsequently declared a constructive total loss.^[90]^[91]
San Alvaro ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy PA 69: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Aden (13°46′N 48°49′E / 13.767°N 48.817°E / 13.767; 48.817) by U-510 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMAS Tamworth ( Royal Australian Navy).^[92]
Teikyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Puffer ( United States Navy).^[93]

23 February[]

Anna Sofie ( Norway): World War II: Convoy Be-146-St: The cargo ship's steering failed and she ran aground and sank off Haugesund, Rogaland, Norway. All crew survived.^[94]
Kimishima Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Plunger ( United States Navy).^[13]
Koyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Snook ( United States Navy).^[25]
Kunishima Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Caroline Islands by USS Sunfish ( United States Navy).^[95]
Ogura Maru No. 3 ( Imperial Japanese Navy):: World War II: The auxiliary Oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea east of Sulawesi Utara Island (04°23′N 129°05′E / 4.383°N 129.083°E / 4.383; 129.083) by USS Cod ( United States Navy). The Commanding Officer and 16 crewmen killed.^[96]
Shingubari Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Caroline Islands by USS Sunfish ( United States Navy).^[95]
Yamashimo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy):: World War II: The repair ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (07°54′S 148°38′E / 7.9°S 148.633°E / -7.9; 148.633) by USS Tang ( United States Navy). The Commanding Officer and three crewmen killed.^[97]

24 February[]

Cymric ( Ireland): The schooner was sighted off Dublin. No further trace.
Echizen Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tang ( United States Navy).^[84]
Nampo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy):: World War II: The Oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (24°20′N 122°25′E / 24.333°N 122.417°E / 24.333; 122.417) 20 miles east of Formosa by USS Grayback ( United States Navy).^[98]
U-257 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°19′N 26°00′W / 47.317°N 26°W / 47.317; -26) by HMS Nene ( Royal Navy) and HMCS Waskesiu ( Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of nineteen of her 49 crew.^[99]
U-761 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was detected transiting the Strait of Gibraltar by a US Navy PBY equipped with Magnetic Anomaly Detector(MAD) gear. The PBY, along with an R.A.F. PBY and a Lockheed PV-1 Ventura, bombed and damaged the U-Boat. When intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean off Tangier, Morocco by HMS Anthony and HMS Wishart (both Royal Navy) she was scuttled by her crew. Nine of her 57 crew were lost. First submarine sunk through use of MAD equipment.^[100]^[101]

25 February[]

Choko Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tang ( United States Navy).^[84]
HMCS Columbia ( Royal Canadian Navy): The Wickes-class destroyer ran aground off Newfoundland. She was subsequently used as a hulk.
El Coston ( Panama): World War II: Convoy CU 15: The cargo ship collided in the Atlantic Ocean with Murfreesboro ( United States). Both ships caught fire. El Coston then rammed USS Marchand ( United States Navy). All 117 crew from both ships were rescued by USS Marchand and USS Ricketts ( United States Navy). Murfreesboro sank that day, El Coston sank the next day.^[102]^[103]
HMS Inglefield ( Royal Navy): World War II: The I-class destroyer was sunk by a German Glide Bomb off Anzio.^[104]
USS LCT-26 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT Mk 5-class Landing Craft, Tank foundered and sank in a storm off Anzio .^[105]
HMS Mahratta ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy JW 57: The M-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Arctic Ocean off Nordkapp, Norway by U-956 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 220 of her 236 crew.
Nissho Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Auxiliary Oiler was torpedoed and sunk 75 miles south of Davao, Mindanao (05°50′N 126°00′E / 5.833°N 126°E / 5.833; 126) by USS Hoe ( United States Navy), her Commanding Officer and 37 crewmen killed.^[106]
Ryusei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea by USS Rasher ( United States Navy). 3,000 Javanese laborers, 34 crewmen and an unknown number of Allied POWs and IJA troops on board are killed.^[107]^[108]
Tango Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea by USS Rasher ( United States Navy).^[107]
Toshin Maru ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Grayback ( United States Navy).^[109]
U-601 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Arctic Ocean (70°26′N 12°40′E / 70.433°N 12.667°E / 70.433; 12.667) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of 210 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 51 crew.^[110]

26 February[]

USS Ailanthus ( United States Navy): World War II: The Ailanthus-class net laying ship was wrecked off Alaska.^[111]
Astrolabe ( Vichy French Navy): World War II: The survey ship was bombed and sunk off Tourane, French Indochina in the South China Sea by U.S. Army 14th Air Force B-25s.^[112]
Daigen Maru No.3 ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk, South Pacific Mandate by USS Gato ( United States Navy).^[113]
Gilmot ( Vichy French Navy): World War II: The dredge was bombed and sunk off Tourane, French Indochina in the South China Sea by U.S. Army 14th Air Force B-25s.^[114]
USS LCT-36 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT Mk 5-class Landing Craft, Tank ran aground and sank off Naples, Italy .^[115]
USS LST-349 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LST Mk 2-class Landing Ship, Tank was wrecked off Isola di Ponza, Italy (40°55′N 12°58′E / 40.917°N 12.967°E / 40.917; 12.967) .^[116]
USS PT-251 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Higgins 78' -class PT Boat was sunk in Empress Augusta Bay, Bouganville (06°30′S 155°10′E / 6.5°S 155.167°E / -6.5; 155.167) by Japanese shore batteries after running aground pursuing Japanese barges.^[117]
Silvermaple ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy STL 12: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Guinea (4°44′N 3°20′W / 4.733°N 3.333°W / 4.733; -3.333) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Kildwick ( Royal Navy).^[118]
William H. Welch ( United States): The Liberty ship ran aground in Loch Ewe, United Kingdom in a storm. She broke in two and was declared a total loss.^[119]
U-91 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°45′N 26°20′W / 49.75°N 26.333°W / 49.75; -26.333) by HMS Affleck, HMS Gore and HMS Gould (all Royal Navy) with the loss of 36 of her 52 crew.

27 February[]

Ceylon Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Grayback ( United States Navy).^[109]
El Coston ( Panama): World War II: The cargo ship collided with Murfreesboro ( United States) in the Atlantic Ocean and sank.^[120]
USS Grayback ( United States Navy): World War II: The Tambor-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the East China Sea (25°47′N 128°45′E / 25.783°N 128.75°E / 25.783; 128.75) by Japanese aircraft with the loss of all 60 crew.
MFV-70 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Motor Fishing Vessel struck a submerged wreck and sank off Castellorizo, Italy in the Mediterranean Sea.^[121]
Rod el Farag ( Egypt): World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Beirut, Greater Lebanon (33°48′N 34°51′E / 33.8°N 34.85°E / 33.8; 34.85) by U-407 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.^[122]

28 February[]

29 February[]

Kelkheim ( Germany): The cargo ship was sunk in a collision south of Rautingen, Norway.^[123]
Palma ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Laccadive Sea 400 nautical miles (740 km) south of Ceylon (5°51′N 79°38′E / 5.85°N 79.633°E / 5.85; 79.633) by U-183 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Balta and HMT Semla (both Royal Navy).^[124]
Riga ( Germany): The cargo ship was wrecked off Kirkenes, Norway.^[125]
Sakito Maru ( Japan): World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Trout ( United States Navy).^[126]
USS Trout ( United States Navy): World War II: The Tambor-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the East China Sea (22°40′N 131°45′E / 22.667°N 131.75°E / 22.667; 131.75) by Asashimo ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of all 81 crew.
Uchide Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north of Palau (08°57′N 132°52′E / 8.95°N 132.867°E / 8.95; 132.867) by USS Sargo ( United States Navy).^[64]^[127]

Unknown date[]

M-108 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The M-class submarine was lost off Norway between February 21–28, 1944.^[128]
USS Onyx ( United States Navy): The patrol yacht was in collision with another vessel and was severely damaged. She was consequently withdrawn from service and designated as a target ship.
USS Thompson ( United States Navy): The Clemson-class destroyer was sunk in shallow water in San Francisco Bay for use as a training target.
U-666 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine went missing on patrol in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of all 51 crew. Cause unknown.^[129]

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↑ "HMS Inglefield(D02) of the Royal Navy". Uboat. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4411.html. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
↑ "USS LCT 26 of the US Navy". Uboat. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/19027.html. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
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↑ "USS LST 349 of the US Navy". Uboat. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/11428.html. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
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Ship events in 1944
Ship launches:	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948	1949
Ship commissionings:	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948	1949
Ship decommissionings:	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948	1949
Shipwrecks:	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947	1948	1949

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[AP-1] "Agia Paraskevi". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3178.html. Retrieved 26 March 2012.

[LibE-2] 2.0 ^2.1 "Liberty Ships - E". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibShipsE.html. Retrieved 6 January 2012.

[Himli-3] "Himli". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3180.html. Retrieved 26 March 2012.

[Guest-4] "DD-472". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/destroy/dd472txt.htm. Retrieved 21 January 2012.

[5] "Japanese Escorts". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/RO-39_t.htm. Retrieved 1 February 2013.

[Salem-6] "Salem". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3181.html. Retrieved 26 March 2012.

[Seahorse-7] "Seahorse". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss304.txt. Retrieved 4 January 2012.

[Tambor-8] 8.0 ^8.1 "Tambor". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss198.htm. Retrieved 31 December 2011.

[9] "Imperial Submarines". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/RO-110_t.htm. Retrieved 11 February 2013.

[NorS2-10] "Norwegian Merchant Ships 1939 - 1945, Ships beginning Se through Sj". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/freefleet/norfleets2.html. Retrieved 7 February 2012.

[11] Michael Emmerich (25 June 2003). "SG18". German Naval History. http://german-navy.de/kriegsmarine/captured/escorts/sg18/index.html. Retrieved 17 October 2012.

[StanL-12] "WWI STANDARD BUILT SHIPS L - W". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/WWIStandardShipsL-W.htm#L-M-N. Retrieved 8 May 2011.

[Plunger-13] 13.0 ^13.1 "Plunger". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss179.txt. Retrieved 30 December 2011.

[Yahiya-14] "Yahiya". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3179.html. Retrieved 26 March 2012.

[LibC-15] "Liberty Ships - C". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibshipsC.html. Retrieved 6 January 2012.

[CC-16] "Chung Cheng". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3182.html. Retrieved 8 March 2012.

[17] "Japanese Oilers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Goyo_t.htm. Retrieved 3 February 2013.

[HomeM-18] "Norwegian Homefleet - WW II, Ships starting with M". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsm.html. Retrieved 9 February 2012.

[Fair-19] "Fair". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de35.txt. Retrieved 28 January 2012.

[20] "Imperial Submarines". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/I-175_t.htm. Retrieved 4 February 2013.

[U854-21] "U-854". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u854.htm. Retrieved 22 April 2012.

[22] "M-156 (6113630)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 25 July 2012. (subscription required)

[Freidig-23] "D/S Freidig". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/freidig.html. Retrieved 12 January 2012.

[NH44-24] "NAVAL EVENTS, JANUARY-DECEMBER 1944 (in outline only)". Naval History. http://www.naval-history.net/xDKWW2-4400-60ALL.htm. Retrieved 29 December 2011.

[Snook-25] 25.0 ^25.1 ^25.2 ^25.3 "Snook". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss279.txt. Retrieved 4 January 2012.

[Lima-26] "Convoy Mo-Ta-06 (モタ61船団)" (in Japanese). All Japan Seamen's Union. http://www.jsu.or.jp/siryo/sunk/pdf/mota02.pdf. Retrieved 19 July 2012.

[Margit-27] "Margit". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3183.html. Retrieved 25 April 2012.

[U762-28] "U-762". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u762.htm. Retrieved 20 April 2012.

[U734-29] "U-734". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u734.htm. Retrieved 17 April 2012.

[Viva-30] "D/S Viva". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/viva.html. Retrieved 8 February 2012.

[Pogy-31] 31.0 ^31.1 ^31.2 "Pogy". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss266.txt. Retrieved 4 January 2012.

[32] "Nina (1143824)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 29 April 2012. (subscription required)

[U545-33] "U-545". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u545.html. Retrieved 6 April 2012.

[34] "Makki Faulbaum (1140316)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 31 March 2012. (subscription required)

[35] "PT-279 of the US Navy". U Boat.net. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/10605.html. Retrieved 11 February 2013.

[HomeHa-36] "Norwegian Homefleet - WW II, Ships starting with Ha". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsh1.html. Retrieved 9 February 2012.

[U283-37] "U-283". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u283.htm. Retrieved 14 March 2012.

[U424-38] "U-424". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u424.htm. Retrieved 23 March 2012.

[Oria-39] "D/S Oria". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/oria.html. Retrieved 1 February 2012.

[40] "HM Trawler Cap d' Antifer". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/6819.html. Retrieved 13 February 2013.

[41] "Hans Bornhofen (5602359)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 27 March 2012. (subscription required)

[42] "LCT-220 of the US Navy". U Boat.net. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/19221.html. Retrieved 13 February 2013.

[HomeBo-43] "Norwegian Homefleet - WW II, Ships starting with Bo through Bø". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsb2.html. Retrieved 8 February 2012.

[Salviking-44] "HMS Salviking". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3186.html. Retrieved 6 March 2012.

[HomeT-45] "Norwegian Homefleet - WW II, Ships starting with Ta through Ti". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipst1.html. Retrieved 11 February 2012.

[U738-46] "U-738". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u738.htm. Retrieved 18 April 2012.

[UIT23-47] "UIT-23". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/uit23.htm. Retrieved 30 April 2012.

[ECE-48] "Epaminondas C. Embiricos". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3187.html. Retrieved 6 March 2012.

[FortKS-49] "Fort Ships K-S". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/FORT_K.html. Retrieved 5 January 2012.

[FSN-50] "Fort St. Nicholas". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3188.html. Retrieved 23 March 2012.

[Aspro-51] "Aspro". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss309.htm. Retrieved 5 January 2012.

[52] "USS LCT 35 of the US Navy". Uboat. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/19036.html. Retrieved 22 January 2013.

[53] Berg, Ole F. (1997) (in Norwegian). I skjærgården og på havet – Marinens krig 8. april 1940 – 8. mai 1945. Oslo: Marinens krigsveteranforening. p. 90. ISBN 82-993545-2-8.

[54] "Niedersachsen (5608139)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 16 October 2012. (subscription required)

[Sage-55] "Sage". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/mine/am111.htm. Retrieved 2 May 2012.

[Japanese_Sub_Chasers-56] 56.0 ^56.1 "Japanese Sub Chasers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/CH-39_t.htm. Retrieved 16 February 2013.

[Tinosa-57] 57.0 ^57.1 "Tinosa". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss283.txt. Retrieved 4 January 2012.

[LST418-58] "HMS LST-418". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/3189.html. Retrieved 10 March 2012.

[Izard-59] 59.0 ^59.1 ^59.2 ^59.3 ^59.4 "DD-589". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/destroy/dd589txt.htm. Retrieved 30 December 2011.

[60] "Japanese Auxiliary Cruisers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Akagi20%maru_t.htm. Retrieved 17 February 2013.

[Ships-61] 61.0 ^61.1 Mitchell, W H, and Sawyer, L A (1995). The Empire Ships. London, New York, Hamburg, Hong Kong: Lloyd's of London Press Ltd. p. not cited. ISBN 1-85044-275-4.

[Imperial_Cruisers-62] 62.0 ^62.1 "Imperial Cruisers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Katori_t.htm. Retrieved 17 February 2013.

[63] "Imperial Cruisers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Naka_t.htm. Retrieved 17 February 2013.

[Sargo-64] 64.0 ^64.1 "Sargo". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss188.txt. Retrieved 30 December 2011.

[65] "ShCh-216 of the Soviet Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/5047.html. Retrieved 17 February 2013.

[66] "Japanese Sub Chasers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/CH-29_t.htm. Retrieved 18 February 2013.

[Penelope-67] "HMS Penelope (97)". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3190.html. Retrieved 23 March 2012.

[U406-68] "U-406". Uboat. 21 March 2011. http://uboat.net/boats/u406.htm.

[69] "YT-198 Tug 1944". Wrecksite. http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?136863. Retrieved 18 February 2013.

[70] "Japanese Sub Chasers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/CH-22_t.htm. Retrieved 19 February 2013.

[combinedfleet.com-71] 71.0 ^71.1 ^71.2 "Japanese Sub Chasers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/CH-40_t.htm. Retrieved 19 February 2013.

[Jack-72] 72.0 ^72.1 ^72.2 ^72.3 "Jack)". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss259.htm. Retrieved 4 January 2012.

[U264-73] "U-264". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u264.html. Retrieved 14 March 2012.

[U386-74] "U-386". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u386.htm. Retrieved 19 March 2012.

[75] "Elima (5604952)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 26 March 2012. (subscription required)

[76] "USS LCT 340 of the US Navy". Uboat. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/19341.html. Retrieved 20 February 2013.

[LST305-77] "HMS LST-305". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/3193.html. Retrieved 10 March 2012.

[LST348-78] "USS LST-348". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3194.html. Retrieved 23 March 2012.

[Warwick-79] "Warwick". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3191.html. Retrieved 23 March 2012.

[Japanese_Salvage_and_repair_Tugs-80] 80.0 ^80.1 "Japanese Salvage and repair Tugs". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Nagaura_t.htm. Retrieved 21 February 2013.

[81] "Japanese Japanese Salvage and repair Tugs". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Nagaura_t.htm. Retrieved 21 February 2013.

[EGS-82] "E.G. Seubert". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3199.html. Retrieved 31 March 2012.

[EB-83] "Erling Brøvig". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3200.html. Retrieved 31 March 2012.

[Tang-84] 84.0 ^84.1 ^84.2 "Tang". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss306.txt. Retrieved 5 January 2012.

[LibG-85] "Liberty Ships - G". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibShipsG.html. Retrieved 6 January 2012.

[GC-86] "George Cleeve". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3196.html. Retrieved 24 April 2012.

[87] "Japanese Salvage and repair Tugs". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Nagaura_t.htm. Retrieved 22 February 2013.

[88] "Japanese Minelayers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Natsushima_t.htm. Retrieved 22 February 2013.

[89] "PT-200 of the US Navy". U Boat.net. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/10521.html. Retrieved 22 February 2013.

[LibP-90] "Liberty Ships - P". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibShipsP.html. Retrieved 6 January 2012.

[PSO-91] "Peter Skene Ogden". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3197.html. Retrieved 24 April 2012.

[SA-92] "San Alvaro". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3198.html. Retrieved 31 March 2012.

[Puffer-93] "Puffer". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss268.txt. Retrieved 4 January 2012.

[HomeA-94] "Norwegian Homefleet - WW II, Ships starting with A". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsa.html. Retrieved 8 February 2012.

[Sunfish-95] 95.0 ^95.1 "Sunfish". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss281.htm. Retrieved 4 January 2012.

[96] "Japanese Oilers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Ogura3_t.htm. Retrieved 23 February 2013.

[97] "Japanese Repair Ships". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Yamashimo_t.htm. Retrieved 23 February 2013.

[98] "Japanese Auxiliary Oilers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Nampo_t.htm. Retrieved 24 February 2013.

[U257-99] "U-257". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u257.htm. Retrieved 13 March 2012.

[U761-100] "U-761". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u761.htm. Retrieved 20 April 2012.

[101] "Official Cronology of the US Navy in WWII". Ibiblio. http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/USN-Chron/USN-Chron-1944.html. Retrieved 24 February 2013.

[Marchand-102] "Marchand". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de249.txt. Retrieved 30 January 2012.

[Hurst-103] "Hurst". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de250.txt. Retrieved 30 January 2012.

[104] "HMS Inglefield(D02) of the Royal Navy". Uboat. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4411.html. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

[105] "USS LCT 26 of the US Navy". Uboat. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/19027.html. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

[106] "Japanese Oilers". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Nissho_t.htm. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

[Rasher-107] 107.0 ^107.1 "Rasher". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss269.htm. Retrieved 4 January 2012.

[108] "Ex-German Merchants in Japanese Service". Combinedfleet.com. http://www.combinedfleet.com/Tango_t.htm. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

[Grayback-109] 109.0 ^109.1 "Gar". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss208.txt. Retrieved 31 December 2011.

[U601-110] "U-601". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u601.htm. Retrieved 12 April 2012.

[111] "USS Ailanthus AN-38 of the US Navy". Uboat. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/8382.html. Retrieved 26 February 2013.

[112] "Astrolabe 1944". Wrecksite.eu. http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?137303. Retrieved 26 February 2013.

[Gato-113] "Gato". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss212.txt. Retrieved 31 December 2011.

[114] "Gilmot 1944". Wrecksite.eu. http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?137304. Retrieved 26 February 2013.

[115] "USS LCT 36 of the US Navy". Uboat. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/19037.html. Retrieved 26 February 2013.

[116] "USS LST 349 of the US Navy". Uboat. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/11428.html. Retrieved 26 February 2013.

[117] "PT-251 of the US Navy". U Boat.net. http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/10575.html. Retrieved 26 February 2013.

[Silvermaple-118] "Silvermaple". Uboat. 16 February 2011. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3202.html.

[LibW-119] "Liberty Ships - W". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibShipsW.html. Retrieved 6 January 2012.

[CU15W-120] "CONVOY CU 15". Warsailors. http://www.warsailors.com/convoys/cu15.html. Retrieved 12 June 2012.

[121] "HMS MFV-70 of the Royal Navy". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/15532.html. Retrieved 27 February 2013.

[ReF-122] "Rod el Farag". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3203.html. Retrieved 22 March 2012.

[123] "Kelkheim (5605016)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 1 December 2012. (subscription required)

[Palma-124] "Palma". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3204.html. Retrieved 8 March 2012.

[125] "Riga (5605159)". Miramar Ship Index. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 15 April 2012. (subscription required)

[Trout-126] "Trout". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss202.txt. Retrieved 31 December 2011.

[StanA-127] "WWI STANDARD BUILT SHIPS A-K". Mariners. http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/WWIStandardShipsA-K.htm#A. Retrieved 8 May 2011.

[128] "M-108". Uboat. http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ships/4973.html. Retrieved 28 February 2013.

[U666-129] "U-666". Uboat. http://uboat.net/boats/u666.htm. Retrieved 15 April 2012.

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