The list of shipwrecks in March 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during March 1942.
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1 March[]
- Carperby ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 520 nautical miles (960 km) east of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (39°57′N 55°40′W / 39.95°N 55.667°W) by U-588 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 47 crew.[1]
- Charles Racine ( Norway): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°33′N 60°10′W / 23.55°N 60.167°W) by Giuseppe Finzi ( Regia Marina). All 48 crew were rescued, seven by an Argentinian merchant ship and 41 by USS Moffett ( United States Navy).[2]
- USS Edsall ( United States Navy): World War II: The Clemson-class destroyer was bombed and damaged by Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft then shelled and sunk by Hiei and Kirishima (both Imperial Japanese Navy) In the Indian Ocean near Christmas Island with the loss of 146 of her 153 crew.[3]
- HMS Encounter ( Royal Navy): World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The E-class destroyer was shelled and sunk off Bawean (5°00′S 111°00′E / 5°S 111°E) by Ashigara and Myoko (both Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of seven of her 158 crew.[3] Survivors were rescued by Ikazuchi ( Imperial Japanese Navy)
- HNLMS Evertsen ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The torpedo-boat destroyer was shelled and damaged by Murakumo and Shirakumo (both Imperial Japanese Navy) and was beached.[3]
- HMS Exeter ( Royal Navy): Second Battle of the Java Sea: The York-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk by Inazuma ( Imperial Japanese Navy).
- Finnanger ( Norway): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°40′N 58°38′W / 38.667°N 58.633°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 39 crew.[4]
- HMS HDML 1063 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Harbor Defence Motor Launch was lost at Tandjong Priok, Netherlands East Indies .[5]
- Horai Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk by Mogami ( Imperial Japanese Navy). The torpedoes had missed USS Houston ( United States Navy) and HMAS Perth ( Royal Australian Navy) .[6]
- USS Houston ( United States Navy): World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The Northampton-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk with the loss of 693 of her 1,061 crew.
- USS Pecos ( United States Navy): World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Christmas Island by Aichi D3A aircraft from Sōryū ( Imperial Japanese Navy) There were 232 survivors.
- HMAS Perth ( Royal Australian Navy): World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The Leander-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk with the loss of 353 of her 681 crew.
- P.L.M. 25 ( France): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Misrata, Libya by HMS Unbeaten ( Royal Navy).[3]
- USS Pope ( United States Navy): World War II: Second Battle of the Java Sea: The Clemson-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Java Sea (4°00′S 111°30′E / 4°S 111.5°E) by Japanese aircraft. Survivors were rescued by Ikazuchi ( Imperial Japanese Navy).
- RT-19 Komintern ( Soviet Union): World War II: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea north of Cape Teriberski by U-436 with the loss of all hands.[7]
- Sakura Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The anti-aircraft transport was torpedoed and sunk by Mogami ( Imperial Japanese Navy). The torpedoes had missed USS Houston ( United States Navy) and HMAS Perth ( Royal Australian Navy) .[8]
- Shinshu Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The Landing Craft Depot Ship was torpedoed and sunk by Mogami ( Imperial Japanese Navy). The torpedoes had missed USS Houston ( United States Navy) and HMAS Perth ( Royal Australian Navy). Raised, repaired and returned to service.[9]
- Tatusumo Maru ( Japan): World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The transport ran aground during the battle. She was refloated and returned to service.[10]
- Tokushima Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The transport was bombed by Allied aircraft and beached at Kragan Village, East Java (100 miles west of Surabaya) to prevent sinking. Refloated, repaired and returned to service.[11]
- U-656 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Cape Race, Newfoundland (46°15′N 53°15′W / 46.25°N 53.25°W) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 45 crew.[12]
- W-2 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Battle of Sunda Strait: The W-1-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk by Mogami ( Imperial Japanese Navy). The torpedoes had missed USS Houston ( United States Navy) and HMAS Perth ( Royal Australian Navy). Raised, repaired and put in reserve status.[13]
2 March[]
- HNLMS B ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Java: The A-class minesweeper was scuttled at Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[14]
- HNLMS Banckert ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: The Admiralen-class destroyer was scuttled at Surabaya, Dutch East Indies. Raised by the Japanese and partially repaired. Expended as a target in 1946.[15]
- HNLMS Bangkalen ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Java: The Bangkalen-class mine layer was scuttled at Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[16]
- HNLMS D ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Java: The A-class minesweeper was scuttled at Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[17]
- Gunny ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (27°09′N 66°22′W / 27.15°N 66.367°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of her 26 crew. Survivors were rescued by Temmaren ( Sweden).[18]
- Kamogawa Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The aircraft ferry was torpedoed and sunk north of the mouth of the Lombok Strait (8°06′S 115°57′E / 8.1°S 115.95°E) by USS Sailfish ( United States Navy). 5 Crewmen, 273 troops and 48 other passengers killed[19]
- HNLMS Koning der Nederlanden ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Java: The accommodation ship was scuttled at Surabaya, Dutch East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.
- HNLMS K X ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Java: The K VIII-class submarine was scuttled at Surabaya, Dutch East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.
- HNLMS K XIII ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Java: The K XI-class submarine was scuttled at Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[20]
- HNLMS K XVIII ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Java: The K XIV-class submarine was scuttled at Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces. The Commanding Officer and 2 crewmen are killed by a scuttling charge that detonated while they were inspecting the boat on March 3.[21]
- USS Pillsbury ( United States Navy): World War II: The Clemson-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Christmas Island by Atago and Takao (both Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of all 116 crew.
- Proteus ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Batavia, Dutch East Indies.[22]
- HNLMS Rigel ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Java: The Rigel-class mine layer was scuttled as a blockship at Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[23]
- HNLMS Soemenep ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Java: The Soemenep-class mine layer was scuttled at Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[24]
- USS Stewart ( United States Navy): The Clemson-class destroyer was scuttled at Surabaya naval base, Dutch East Indies. She was later salvaged by the Imperial Japanese Navy and entered service as Patrol Boat No. 102
- HMS Stronghold ( Royal Navy): World War II: The destroyer was shelled and sunk south of Java (12°20′S 112°00′E / 12.333°S 112°E) by Arashi, Maya and Nowaki (all Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 70 crew. About 50 survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[3]
- Talang Akar ( Netherlands): World War II: The tanker was scuttled at Surabaja to prevent capture. Salvaged and put in Japanese service as Tango Maru.[25]
- Tolten ( Chile): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) off New Jersey, United States, by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 27 of her 29 crew.[26][27]
- Tunni ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies.[28]
- HNLMS Witte de With ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: The Admiralen-class destroyer was bombed and sunk at Surabaya, Dutch East Indies by Japanese aircraft.
3 March[]
- USS Asheville ( United States Navy): World War II: The gunboat was shelled and sunk south of Java, Netherlands East Indies by Arashi and Nowaki (both Imperial Japanese Navy). Of her 159 crew, one officer was taken as a prisoner of war, other survivors were machine gunned in the water.
- Helenus ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°01′N 12°02′W / 6.017°N 12.033°W) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 82 crew. Survivors were rescued by Beaconsfield ( United Kingdom).[29]
- Mary ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 165 nautical miles (306 km) off the coast of Brazil (8°25′N 52°50′W / 8.417°N 52.833°W) by U-129 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by Alcoa Scout ( United States).[30]
4 March[]
- HMS Anking ( Royal Navy): World War II: The depôt ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of Java, Netherlands East Indies by Imperial Japanese Navy warships with the loss of 40 of her 97 crew. Some survivors were rescued by HNLMS K XI ( Koninklijk Marine) and Tawali ( Netherlands), others reached Java and were taken as prisoners of war.[3]
- Erimo ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Fleet Oiler was torpedoed in Sunda Strait off Bali Island (04°19′S 108°25′E / 4.317°S 108.417°E) by USS S-39 ( United States Navy). She was beached on Bali and declared a constructive total loss. Wreck scrapped post-war. Survivors were rescued by Yura ( Imperial Japanese Navy). 4 crewmen were killed.[31]
- Francol ( United Kingdom: World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of Java by Imperial Japanese Navy warships with the loss of all but two crew.[3]
- Kaijo Maru No.2 ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean about 145 nautical miles (269 km) south of Truk, Micronesia by USS Grampus ( United States Navy).
- MMS 51 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The MMS-class minesweeper was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of Java by Imperial Japanese Navy warships. Some survivors were rescued by Tjimanoek ( Netherlands), others reached Java and were taken as prisoners of war.[3]
- Morioka Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship struck a Japanese mine and sank west of Nakadori Island, Japan (32°55′N 129°26′E / 32.917°N 129.433°E).[32]
- HMAS Yarra ( Royal Australian Navy): World War II: The Grimsby-class sloop was sunk in Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of Java by Imperial Japanese Navy warships with the loss of 147 of her 160 crew. The survivors were rescued by HNLMS K XI ( Koninklijk Marine).
5 March[]
- Auby ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Batavia, Netherlands East Indies. She was later raised by the Japanese.[33]
- Benmohr ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) south south west of Freetown, Sierral Leone (6°05′N 14°15′W / 6.083°N 14.25°W) by U-505 ( Kriegsmarine). All 56 crew were rescued by a Short Sunderland aircraft of 95 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[34]
- Bussard ( Germany): The cargo ship was wrecked off Kristiansand, Norway.[35]
- Collamer ( United States): World War II: Convoy HX 178: The Design 1022 cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (44°19′N 63°09′W / 44.317°N 63.15°W) by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by Empire Woodcock ( United Kingdom).[36]
- Kaijo Maru No. 2 GO ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Oiler was torpedoed and sunk 130 miles south of Truk (04°52′N 151°20′E / 4.867°N 151.333°E)by USS Grampus ( United States Navy) . Her Commanding Officer and 89 crewmen and passengers were killed.[37]
- Mariana ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Turks Island (22°14′N 71°23′W / 22.233°N 71.383°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 36 crew.[38]
- Marin Sanudo ( Kingdom of Italy: World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10.5 nautical miles (19.4 km) south west of Lampedusa by HMS Upholder ( Royal Navy).[3]
- O. A. Knudsen ( Norway): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (26°17′N 75°50′W / 26.283°N 75.833°W) by U-128 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 40 crew.[39]
6 March[]
- HNLMS C ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Java: The A-class minesweeper was scuttled at Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[40]
- Hans Egede ( Greenland): World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°00′N 55°30′W / 46°N 55.5°W) by U-587 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 23 crew.[41]
- Hvoslef ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Fenwick Island, Delaware, United States (38°27′N 74°54′W / 38.45°N 74.9°W) by U-94 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her twenty crew.[42]
- Lahneck ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was lost in a collision off Oksøy, Norway.[43]
- Mandar ( Netherlands): World War II: The steamer was scuttled at Tjilatjap to prevent capture. Salvaged and put in Japanese service as Hiyoshi Maru.[44]
- HNLMS Pieter de Bitter ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Dutch East Indies campaign: The Jan van Amstel-class minesweeper was scuttled at Surabaya, Dutch East Indies, to avoid capture by advancing Japanese forces.
- Rononia ( United Kingdom): World War II: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by U-701 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all eleven crew.[45]
- Sydhav ( Norway): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°47′N 14°57′W / 4.783°N 14.95°W) by U-505 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twelve of her 36 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Kelt ( Royal Navy).[46]
- Taki Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Narwhal ( United States Navy.[47]
- Tønsbergfjord ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Bermuda (31°22′N 68°05′W / 31.367°N 68.083°W) by Enrico Tazzoli ( Regia Marina). All 33 crew were rescued by Arthur W. Sewall ( Norway), Telamon ( Netherlands) and Velma ( Norway).[48]
7 March[]
- Arabutan ( Brazil): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 81 nautical miles (150 km) off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States (35°15′N 73°55′W / 35.25°N 73.917°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of the 55 people on board. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Calypso ( United States Coast Guard).[49]
- Barbara ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (20°10′N 73°05′W / 20.167°N 73.083°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 26 of her 85 crew.[50]
- Cardonia ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (19°53′N 72°27′W / 19.883°N 72.45°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Mulberry ( United States Navy) or reached land in their lifeboats.[51]
- HNLMS Golden Leeuw ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Java: The Prins van Orange-class mine layer was scuttled at Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[52]
- Independence Hall ( United States): The cargo ship ran aground off Sable Island, Nova Scotia Canada. She broke in two and sank the next day. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Niagara ( Royal Canadian Navy).[53][54]
- Nyggjaberg ( Faroe Islands): World War II: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by U-701 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 21 crew.[55]
- Steel Age ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north of Paramaribo, Surinam (6°45′N 53°15′W / 6.75°N 53.25°W) by U-129 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 33 of her 34 crew. The survivor was taken on board U-129 as a prisoner of war.[56]
- Uniwaleco ( South Africa): World War II: The whale factory ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) west of the Saint Vincent Passage (13°23′N 62°04′W / 13.383°N 62.067°W) by U-161 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eighteen of her 51 crew.[57]
- Woolgar ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of Tjilatjap, Netherlands East Indies by Japanese aircraft.[58]
8 March[]
- Baluchistan ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°13′N 8°32′W / 4.217°N 8.533°W) by U-68 with the loss of three of the 71 people on board.[59]
- HNLMS Eland Dubois ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: The Jan van Amstel-class minesweeper was scuttled in the Madura Strait off Java, after suffering boiler failure during her escape from advancing Japanese forces in the Dutch East Indies.
- Esso Bolivar ( Panama): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (19°38′N 74°38′W / 19.633°N 74.633°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 50 crew. The survivors abandoned her and were rescued by USS Endurance ( United States Navy). Esso Bolivar was towed to Guantanamo Bay. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service in August 1942.[60]
- Hengist ( United Kingdom): World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Wrath (59°31′N 10°15′W / 59.517°N 10.25°W) by U-569 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 32 crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Groenland ( France).[61]
- HNLMS Jan van Amstel ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: The Jan van Amstel-class minesweeper was sunk by a Japanese destroyer in the Madura Strait off Java.
- HNLMS Krakatau ( Royal Netherlands Navy): World War II: Battle of Java: The Krakatau-class mine layer was scuttled off Madura, Netherlands East Indies to avoid capture by Japanese forces.[62]
- HMT Northern Princess ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Newfoundland (45°22′N 55°59′W / 45.367°N 55.983°W) by U-587 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 38 crew.[63]
- HMT Notts County ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by U-701 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 41 crew.[3][64]
9 March[]
- Cayrú ( Brazil): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) off New York by U-94 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 53 of her 89 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS AMc-202 ( United States Navy) and Titania ( Norway).[65]
- Hanseat ( Panama): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Cape Maysi, Cuba by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine). All 39 crew survived.[66]
- Lily ( Greece): World War II: Convoy ON 68: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 470 nautical miles (870 km) east of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (43°32′N 54°14′W / 43.533°N 54.233°W) by U-587 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 32 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Sackville ( Royal Canadian Navy).[67]
- Tyr ( Norway): World War II: Convoy ON 68: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°12′N 61°15′W / 43.2°N 61.25°W) by U-96 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of thirteen of her 31 crew. Survivors were rescued by two Canadian warships, one of which was HMCS Georgian ( Royal Canadian Navy).[68]
10 March[]
- Gulftrade ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the Barnegat Lighthouse, New Jersey (39°50′N 73°52′W / 39.833°N 73.867°W) with the loss of eighteen of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Antietam ( United States Coast Guard) and USS Larch ( United States Navy).[69]
- Kongo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Armed Merchant Cruiser was bombed and sank in Huon Bay off Lae, New Guinea in the Solomon Sea (06°49′S 147°02′E / 6.817°S 147.033°E) by U.S. Navy aircraft.[70]
- Kosei Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in Cam Ranh Bay, Indochina.[71]
- Lady Nelson ( Canada): World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk at Port Castries, Saint Lucia by U-161 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 25 of the 235 people on board. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service in April 1943 as a hospital ship.[72]
- Tenyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Auxiliary Minelayer was bombed, broke in two and sank in Huon Bay off Lae, New Guinea in the Solomon Sea (06°49′S 147°02′E / 6.817°S 147.033°E) by U.S. Navy aircraft.[73]
- Umtata ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk at Port Castries by U-161 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 177 people on board. She was later salvaged, and temporarily repaired, but was torpedoed and sunk in July 1942 whilst under tow to the United States for permanent repairs.[74]
- Yokohama Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Transport was bombed and sank in Huon Bay off Lae, New Guinea in the Solomon Sea (06°49′S 147°02′E / 6.817°S 147.033°E) by U.S. Navy aircraft.[70]
11 March[]
- Caribsea ( United States): World War II: The Design 1099 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) off the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, North Carolina (34°36′N 76°18′W / 34.6°N 76.3°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 21 of her 28 crew. Survivors were rescued by Norlindo ( United States).[75]
- Fukushu Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pollack ( United States Navy).[76]
- HMS Naiad ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Dido-class cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-565 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 77 of her 480 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Jervis, HMS Kipling and HMS Lively (all Royal Navy).[3]
- HMT Stella Capella ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Iceland (64°48′N 13°20′W / 64.8°N 13.333°W) by U-701 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 33 crew.[3][77]
12 March[]
- Ingerto ( Norway): World War II: Convoy ON 70: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (41°30′N 51°00′W / 41.5°N 51°W) by U-578 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 32 crew.[78]
- Olga ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of the Nuevitas Lighthouse, Cuba (21°32′N 76°24′W / 21.533°N 76.4°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 33 crew. Survivors were rescued by United States Navy vessels.[79]
- HMT St Briac ( Royal Navy): World War II: The air target vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aberdeen with the loss of five of her nine crew.[3]
- Texan ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Nuevitas, Cuba (21°34′N 76°28′W / 21.567°N 76.467°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing vessel Yoyo ( Cuba).[80]
13 March[]
- Albert F. Paul ( United States): World War II: The four-masted schooner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) north east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (36°00′N 72°00′W / 36°N 72°W) by U-332 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all eight crew.[81]
- Chichibu Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk south west of Mikurajima by USS Gar ( United States Navy).[82]
- Colabee ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Cape Guajaba, Cuba (22°10′N 77°30′W / 22.167°N 77.5°W) by U-126 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of her 37 crew. The survivors abandoned ship and reached land in their lifeboats. Colabee ran aground. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service in September 1942.[83]
- John D. Gill ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) east of Cape Fear, North Carolina (33°55′N 77°39′W / 33.917°N 77.65°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC CG-4405 ( United States Coast Guard) and Robert H. Colley ( United States).[84]
- Mabella ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean off the Coromandel Coast, India (14°00′N 81°47′E / 14°N 81.783°E) by I-164 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of at least nine of her crew. Survivors were rescued by Tanfield ( United Kingdom).[85]
- USS PT-32 ( United States Navy): World War II: The ELCO 77' -class PT Boat was scuttled by USS Permit ( United States Navy) off Taguayan Island, The Philippines after becoming disabled.[86]
- Tolten ( Chile): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) off Barnegat, New Jersey, United States with the loss of 26 of her 27 crew. The survivor was rescued by USS Larch ( United States Navy).[26]
- Trepca ( Kingdom of Yugoslavia): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (37°00′N 73°25′W / 37°N 73.417°W) by U-332 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Swedish merchant ship.[87]
14 March[]
- Ammiraglio Enrico Millo ( Regia Marina): World War II: The submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Calabria, Italy(38°27′N 16°37′E / 38.45°N 16.617°E) by HMS Ultimatum ( Royal Navy) with the loss 55 crew, there were 15 survivors 14 of whom were rescued and captured by HMS Ultimatum.[88]
- Brabo ( Belgium): The cargo ship collided with Poznan ( Poland) and was beached off South Shields, Northumberland United Kingdom. She was declared a total loss.[33]
- British Resource ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km) north of Bermuda (36°04′N 65°38′W / 36.067°N 65.633°W) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Clarkia ( Royal Navy).[89]
- Kellerwald ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in German waters.[3]
- Lemuel Burrows ( United States): World War II: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Atlantic City, New Jersey (39°21′N 74°13′W / 39.35°N 74.217°W) by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twenty of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by James Elwood Jones and Sewell Point (both United States).[90]
- Penelope ( Panama): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (15°00′N 64°20′W / 15°N 64.333°W) by U-67 ( Kriegsmarine).[91]
- Sarniadoc ( Canada): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Guadeloupe by U-161 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 21 crew.[92]
- Ste. Marcelle ( Vichy France): The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Mocenigo ( Regia Marina).[93]
- U-133 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine struck a mine and sank in the Saronic Gulf (37°50′N 23°35′E / 37.833°N 23.583°E) with the loss of all 45 crew.[94]
15 March[]
- USCGC Acacia ( United States Coast Guard): World War II: The lighthouse tender was shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea south of Haiti by U-161 ( Kriegsmarine). All 35 crew were rescued by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy.[95]
- Ario ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south of Cape Lookout, North Carolina (34°37′N 76°20′W / 34.617°N 76.333°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Du Pont ( United States Navy). Ario sank 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of Cape Lookout (34°14′N 76°27′W / 34.233°N 76.45°W).[96]
- Nicole Schiaffino ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Norway.[97]
- Olean ( United States): World War II: The Design 1128 tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of Cape Lookout (34°22′N 76°29′W / 34.367°N 76.483°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by lifeboats from Cape Lookout and Fort Macon. Olean was towed to the Hampton Roads and later dry docked. Although she was declared a constructive total loss, she was requisitioned by the War Shipping Administration, repaired and returned to service as Sweep.[98]
- U-503 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Newfoundland (45°50′N 48°50′W / 45.833°N 48.833°W) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 51 crew.
- HMS Vortigern ( Royal Navy): World War II: The V-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk by S-104 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 96 of her 110 crew.
16 March[]
- Australia ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°07′N 75°22′W / 35.117°N 75.367°W) by U-332 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 40 crew. Survivors were rescued by William J. Salman ( United States).[99]
- Baron Newlands ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°35′N 8°32′W / 4.583°N 8.533°W) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eighteen of her 38 crew.[100]
- Oscilla ( Netherlands): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by Morosini ( Regia Marina). Four survivors were rescued by Leto ( Netherlands[101]
- Stangarth ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship, on her maiden voyage, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (22°40′N 65°20′W / 22.667°N 65.333°W) by U-504 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 46 crew.[102]
- Utlandshörn ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Petsamo, Finland.[103]
17 March[]
- Achaia ( Germany: World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.[97]
- HMS Adept ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Rescue Tug ran aground in the Hebrides Islands and was wrecked.[104]
- Allende ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°00′N 7°44′W / 4°N 7.733°W) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 39 crew.[105]
- Ceiba ( Honduras): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°43′N 73°49′W / 35.717°N 73.817°W) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 44 of the 50 people on board. Survivors were rescued by USS Hambleton ( United States Navy).[106]
- Crista ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy AT 34: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (32°21′N 25°00′E / 32.35°N 25°E) by U-83 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 39 crew. The survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by HMSAS Boksburg ( South African Navy). Crista was anchored off Bardia, Libya where the fire was extinguished. She was later repaired and returned to service in August 1943.[107]
- Guglielmotti ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Brin-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Calabria(37°42′N 15°58′E / 37.7°N 15.967°E) by HMS Unbeaten ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 46 of her 58 crew.[97]
- Île de Batz ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°04′N 8°04′W / 4.067°N 8.067°W) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 4 of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Weyburn ( Royal Canadian Navy).[108]
- Ishikari Maru ( Japan): World War II: The collier was torpoedoed and sunk west of Port Lloyd, Chichijima, Bonin Islands by USS Grayback ( United States Navy).
- Mount Lycabettus ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°15′N 61°00′W / 40.25°N 61°W) by U-373 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 30 crew.[109]
- Ranja ( Norway): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°00′N 65°20′W / 38°N 65.333°W) by U-71 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 30 crew.[110][111]
- San Demetrio ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Cape Charles, Virginia by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nineteen of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by Beta ( United States).[112]
- Scottish Prince ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (4°10′N 8°00′W / 4.167°N 8°W) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Weyburn ( Royal Canadian Navy).[113]
18 March[]
- E. M. Clark ( United States): World War II:The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 22 nautical miles (41 km) south west of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (34°50′N 75°35′W / 34.833°N 75.583°W) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Dickerson ( United States Navy) and Catatumbo ( Venezuela).[114]
- Kassandra Louloudis ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras (35°05′N 75°25′W / 35.083°N 75.417°W) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine). All 35 crew were rescued by USCGC Dione ( United States Coast Guard).[115]
- Tricheco ( Regia Marina): World War II: The Brin-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Brindisi (40°45′N 17°56′E / 40.75°N 17.933°E) by HMS Upholder ( Royal Navy). 38 killed, 3 survivors including the C.O.[116]
19 March[]
One more ship may have been lost on this day, see below.
- Liberator ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°05′N 75°30′W / 35.083°N 75.5°W) by U-332 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 35 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Umpqua ( United States Navy).[117]
- Papoose ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east of Cape Lookout, North Carolina (34°17′N 76°39′W / 34.283°N 76.65°W) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Stringham ( United States Navy).[118]
- W. E. Hutton ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of Cape Lookout (34°25′N 76°50′W / 34.417°N 76.833°W) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss thirteen of her 23 crew. Survivors were rescued by Port Halifax ( United Kingdom).[119]
20 March[]
- HMS Heythrop ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Hunt-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya by U-652 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of sixteen crew.[97][120]
- Oakmar ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (36°22′N 68°50′W / 36.367°N 68.833°W) by U-71 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 36 crew. Survivors were rescued by Stavros ( Greece).[121]
- Risøy ( Norway): World War II: Convoy PW 128: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one of her eighteen crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Ruby ( Royal Navy).[122]
21 March[]
- Esso Nashville ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (33°35′N 77°22′W / 33.583°N 77.367°W) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine). All 37 crew were rescued by USS McKean ( United States Navy), USCGC Agassiz and USCGC Tallapoosa (both United States Coast Guard). Esso Nashville later broke in two, with the bow section sinking. The stern section was taken in tow by USS Umpqua ( United States Navy. It was later repaired with a new bow and the ship returned to service in March 1943.[123]
- MML 129 and MML 132 (both Royal Navy): World War II: The MML-class minesweepers were bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria by enemy aircraft with the loss of seven crew between the two ships.[97]
22 March[]
- Muskogee ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) south east of Bermuda (approximately 37°00′00″N 62°00′00″W / 37°N 62°W) by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 34 crew.[124]
- Nueva Andalucia ( Norway): The tanker ran aground at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She broke in two the next day, with the bow section catching fire. All 39 crew were rescued. Stern section refloated on 21 April. Later towed to New York for repairs, returned to service with a new bow section in 1947.[125]
- Thursobank ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°05′N 68°30′W / 38.083°N 68.5°W) by U-373 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 30 of her 26 crew. Survivors were rescued by Havsten ( Norway).[126]
23 March[]
For the loss of the British tanker Diala on this day, see the entry for 15 January 1942.
- British Prudence ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy HX 181: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°28′N 56°13′W / 45.467°N 56.217°W) by U-754 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Witherington ( Royal Navy).
- Clan Campbell ( United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland): The 7,255 grt Clan Line cargo ship was bombed by Italian naval aircraft and sunk near Malta with the loss of 7 lives.[127]
- Lanciere ( Regia Marina): The Soldati-class destroyer foundered in a severe storm with a loss of 201 crewmen.[128]
- Naeco ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (33°59′N 76°40′W / 33.983°N 76.667°W) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Dione ( United States Coast Guard), USS Osprey and USS Umpqua (both United States Navy) .[129]
- Pagastikos ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the South Atlantic by Thor ( Kriegsmarine).
- Scirocco ( Regia Marina): The Maestrale-class destroyer foundered in a severe storm with a loss of 189 crewmen.[128]
- Svenør ( Norway): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States by U-105 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by Cuena ( Portugal).[130]
24 March[]
- Empire Steel ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (37°45′N 74°50′W / 37.75°N 74.833°W) by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 39 of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by Edmund J. Moran ( United States).[131][132]
- HMS Southwold ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Hunt-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Valletta, Malta 35°53′N 14°35′E / 35.883°N 14.583°E) with the loss of five of her 164 crew.[97]
- U-655 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was rammed and sunk in the Barents Sea (approximately 73°00′N 21°00′E / 73°N 21°E) by HMS Sharpshooter ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 45 crew.[133]
25 March[]
- Narrangansett ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (34°46′N 67°40′W / 34.767°N 67.667°W) by U-105 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 49 crew.[134]
- Ocana ( Netherlands): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (42°36′N 65°30′W / 42.6°N 65.5°W) by U-552 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 53 of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Mayo ( United States Navy). Ocana was scuttled on 15 April at 43°24′N 64°45′W / 43.4°N 64.75°W by HMCS Burlington ( Royal Canadian Navy).[135]
- Sulla ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk off Bear Island, Norway by Kriegsmarine warships.[136]
26 March[]
- Dixie Arrow ( USA): World War II: Operation Drumbeat: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (34°55′N 75°02′W / 34.917°N 75.033°W) by U-71 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eleven of her 33 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Tarbell ( United States Navy).[137]
- HMS Jaguar ( Royal Navy): The J-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sidi Barrani, Egypt (31°53′N 26°18′E / 31.883°N 26.3°E) by U-652 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 3 officers and 190 crewmen. Survivors, 8 officers and 45 crewmen, were rescued by Naval Whaler HMS Klo.[138]
- HMS Legion ( Royal Navy): The L-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Grand Harbor, Valletta, Malta. She was eventually refloated and resunk in deep water.[139]
- HMS P39 ( Royal Navy): The U-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the Grand Harbor, Valletta, Malta. She was raised and beached unrepaired in 1943 and her wreck was bombed again.[140]
- Slavol ( Royal Fleet Auxiliary): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sidi Barrani (32°01′N 25°55′E / 32.017°N 25.917°E) by U-205 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 36 of her 56 crew. Survivors were rescued by Vasilissa Olga ( Hellenic Navy).[97][141]
- Talabot ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Valletta, Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was scrapped in 1946, with final removal of the bottom of her hull in July 1985.[142]
27 March[]
- USS Atik ( United States Navy): World War II: The Q-ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Norfolk, Virginia (35°38′N 70°14′W / 35.633°N 70.233°W) by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 141 crew.
- Equipoise ( Panama): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south east of Cape Henry, Virginia, United States (36°36′N 74°45′W / 36.6°N 74.75°W) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 41 of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Greer ( United States Navy).[143]
- Kitano Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, the Philippines (16°11′N 120°19′E / 16.183°N 120.317°E).[144]
- Nissho Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea south east of Kumun Island (33°50′N 127°33′E / 33.833°N 127.55°E) by USS Gudgeon ( United States Navy).
- RFA Svenør ( Royal Fleet Auxiliary): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States by U-105 with the loss of eight of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by Cunene ( Portugal).[130]
- U-587 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VII submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°21′N 21°39′W / 47.35°N 21.65°W) by HMS Aldenham, HMS Grove, HMS Leamington and HMS Volunteer (all Royal Navy) with the loss of all 42 crew.[145][146]
28 March[]
- HMS Campbelltown ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Town-class destroyer was expended as a floating bomb at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France. She rammed the Normandie Dock drydock gates and later exploded killing around 250 people. The drydock was put out of action and not repaired until 1947.
- Empire Ranger ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Barents Sea (72°10′N 30°00′E / 72.167°N 30°E) by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe.[131]
- MGB 314 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile C motor gun boat was scuttled off Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, due to battle damage and bad weather[147]
- ML 156 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was scuttled off Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, due to battle damage and bad weather[148]
- ML 177 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, by German shore batteries.[149]
- ML 192 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, by German shore batteries.[150]
- ML 262 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, by German shore batteries.[151]
- ML 267 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, by German shore batteries.[152]
- ML 268 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, by German shore batteries.[153]
- ML 270 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was scuttled off Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, due to battle damage and bad weather[154]
- ML 298 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, by German shore batteries.[155]
- ML 446 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was scuttled off Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, due to battle damage and bad weather[156]
- ML 447 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, by German shore batteries.[157]
- ML 457 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, by German shore batteries.[158]
- MTB 74 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The Vosper 72'-class motor torpedo boat was sunk at Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France, by German shore batteries.[159]
29 March[]
- Bateau ( Panama): World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The cargo was sunk in the Barents Sea (72°30′N 27°00′E / 72.5°N 27°E) by Z26 ( Kriegsmarine) .[160]
- City of New York ( United States): World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (35°16′N 74°25′W / 35.267°N 74.417°W) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of the 133 people on board. Survivors were rescued by USS Acushnet, USS Roper (both United States Navy) and USCGC CG-455 ( United States Coast Guard).[161]
- Galilea ( Kingdom of Italy) World War II: The troop ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Proteus ( Royal Navy. 768 people lost their lives in the sinking.[97][162]
- Hertford ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (40°50′N 63°31′W / 40.833°N 63.517°W) by U-571 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by Glenstrae and Fort Townsend (both United Kingdom).[163]
- Z26 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The Type 1936A-class destroyer was shelled and sunk by HMS Trinidad and HMS Eclipse (both Royal Navy) in the Barents Sea. 240 crewmen killed. 96 survivors rescued by Z24 and Z25.[164]
30 March[]
- Choyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Makassar Strait by USS Sturgeon ( United States Navy).[165]
- Effingham ( United States): World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea by U-456 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twelve of her 43 crew. She was later torpedoed and sunk at 70°28′N 35°44′E / 70.467°N 35.733°E by U-435 ( Kriegsmarine). Survivors were rescued by HMS Harrier ( Royal Navy) and a Soviet Navy patrol vessel.[166]
- Induna ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (70°55′N 37°18′E / 70.917°N 37.3°E) by U-376 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 38 of her 66 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Soviet Navy minesweeper.[167]
- Muncaster Castle ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (2°02′N 12°02′W / 2.033°N 12.033°W) by U-68 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of the 329 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Ann Stathos ( Greece) and HMS Aubretia ( Royal Navy).[168]
- U-585 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine struck a mine and sank in the Barents Sea (70°00′N 34°00′E / 70°N 34°E) with the loss of all 44 crew.[169]
31 March[]
- Allegheny ( United States): World War II: The barge was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9.5 nautical miles (17.6 km) east south east of the Metopkin Inlet, Virginia (37°34′N 75°25′W / 37.567°N 75.417°W) by U-754 ( Kriegsmarine). All three crew were rescued by USCGC CG-4345 ( United States Coast Guard).[170]
- Barnegat ( United States): World War II: The barge was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9.5 nautical miles (17.6 km) east south east of the Metopkin Inlet (37°34′N 75°25′W / 37.567°N 75.417°W) by U-754 ( Kriegsmarine). All three crew were rescued by USCGC CG-4345 ( United States Coast Guard).[171]
- Bosforo ( Kingdom of Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk west of Sapienza (36°38′N 21°18′E / 36.633°N 21.3°E) by HMS Proteus ( Royal Navy).[97][172]
- Menominee ( United States): World War II: The tug was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9.5 nautical miles (17.6 km) east south east of the Metopkin Inlet (37°34′N 75°25′W / 37.567°N 75.417°W) by U-754 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of sixteen of her eighteen crew. Survivors were rescued by Northern Sun ( United States).[173]
- Ontario ( United States): World War II: The barge was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 9.5 nautical miles (17.6 km) east south east of the Metopkin Inlet (37°34′N 75°25′W / 37.567°N 75.417°W) by U-754 ( Kriegsmarine). Her three crew abandoned the vessel and were rescued by USCGC CG-4345 ( United States Coast Guard).[174]
- San Gerardo ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 36°00′00″N 67°00′00″W / 36°N 67°W) by U-70 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 51 of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by Regent Panther ( United Kingdom).[175]
Unknown date[]
- HMIS Sophie Marie ( Royal Indian Navy): World War II: The naval trawler either struck a mine and sank in the MacPherson Strait off the Nicobar Islands on 1 March;[3] or struck a mine and sank off the Andaman Islands on 19 March with the loss of two crew.[97]
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Ship launches: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |
Ship commissionings: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |
Ship decommissionings: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |
Shipwrecks: | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 |
The original article can be found at List of shipwrecks in March 1942 and the edit history here.