The list of shipwrecks in May 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1942.
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1 May[]
- Angarstroy ( Soviet Union): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 32 nautical miles (59 km) off the coast of Japan by USS Grenadier ( United States Navy). The survivors claimed that a Japanese submarine had sunk the ship.[1]
- Calcutta Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea (28°11′N 123°55′E / 28.183°N 123.917°E) off Wenchow, China by USS Triton ( United States Navy). 4 crewmen and 50 passengers killed.[2]
- James E. Newsom ( Canada): World War II: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 370 nautical miles (690 km) north east of Bermuda (35°50′N 50°40′W / 35.833°N 50.667°W) by U-69 ( Kriegsmarine). All nine crew survived.[3]
- La Paz ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States (28°15′N 80°20′W / 28.25°N 80.333°W) by U-109 ( Kriegsmarine. She was beached and later refloated and repaired at Jacksonville, Florida.[4]
- Mizuho ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Seaplane Tender was torpedoed in the Pacific Ocean 40 miles off Omae Zaki by USS Drum ( United States Navy) before midnight. Sank in the early hours of May 2. 101 crewmen killed.[5]
- Parnahyba ( Brazil): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Trinidad by U-162 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 72 crew. Survivors were rescued by Turret Cape ( Canada).[6][7]
- HMS Punjabi ( Royal Navy): The Tribal-class destroyer was rammed and sunk in the Greenland Sea by HMS King George V ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 49 of her 258 crew.
- Taei Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Triton ( United States Navy).[8]
- Tsiolkovskij ( Soviet Union): World War II: Convoy QP 11: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea (71°46′N 34°30′E / 71.767°N 34.5°E) by U-589 ( Kriegsmarine). She then straggled behind the convoy and was sunk by Z25 and Z25 (both Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 27 of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Lord Middleton ( Royal Navy).[9]
- U-573 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (approximately 37°00′00″N 1°00′00″E / 37°N 1°E) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 233 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of one of her 44 crew. She put into Cartagena due to damage received and was interned. Sold to the Armada Española in August 1942, serving until 1970 as G-7 and S-01.
- Worden ( Nicaragua): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Canaveral by U-109 ( Kriegsmarine).[4]
2 May[]
- SS Botavon ( United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland): Convoy PQ 15: The 5,848 grt freighter was torpedoed and sunk whilst anchored in 73°02′N 19°46′E / 73.033°N 19.767°E on voyage from Middlesbrough, via Reykjavik, to Murmansk with Government stores. On the 3rd May 1942 the wreck was sunk by convoy escort[10]
- SS Cape Corso ( United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland): Convoy PQ 15: The 3,807 grt freighter was sunk by German torpedo bombers while in a convoy to Russia. Of her complement of 56, only 6 survived[11]
- USS Cythera ( United States Navy): World War II: The naval yacht was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) east of Cape Fear, North Carolina by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 69 of her 71 crew. The survivors were taken on board U-402 as prisoners of war.
- HMS Edinburgh ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy QP 11: The Town-class cruiser was shelled and damaged in the Barents Sea off Bear Island, Norway by German destroyer Z7 Hermann Schoemann, Z24 and Z25 (all Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 58 of her crew. About 840 survivors were rescued by HMS Gossamer and HMS Harrier (both Royal Navy). HMS Edinburgh was scuttled by HMS Foresight ( Royal Navy).
- Hermann Schoemann ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type 1934A-class destroyer was shelled and damaged in the Barents Sea off Bear Island by HMS Edinburgh ( Royal Navy) and was consequently scuttled by her crew.[12]
- ORP Jastrząb ( Marynarka Wojenna Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej): World War II: The S-class submarine was shelled and damaged in the Barents Sea by HMS Seagull ( Royal Navy) and St. Albans ( Royal Norwegian Navy) with the loss of five crew. Once the error was realised, both ships rescued the survivors, and Jastrząb was scuttled by HMS Seagull at 71°30′N 12°32′E / 71.5°N 12.533°E.[13]
- USS Mindanao ( United States Navy): World War II: The gunboat was scuttled in Manila Bay, Philippines.
- Sandar ( Norway): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (11°42′N 61°10′W / 11.7°N 61.167°W) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by Alcoa Pilot ( United States).[14]
- U-74 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIB submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cartagena, Spain by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of 202 Squadron, Royal Air Force and also by HMS Wishart and HMS Wrestler (both Royal Navy) with the loss of all 47 crew.
- Uzan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the south east coast of Honshū (33°26′N 135°52′E / 33.433°N 135.867°E by USS Trout ( United States Navy).[15]
3 May[]
- British Workman ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ON 89: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Race, Newfoundland (44°07′N 51°53′W / 44.117°N 51.883°W) by U-455 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Alberni and HMCS Assiniboine (both Royal Canadian Navy).[16]
- Konsul Karl Fisser ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway by aircraft of No. 608 Squadron RAF.[13][17]
- Jutland ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy PQ 15: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea by an aircraft of KG 26, Luftwaffe with the loss of one of the 62 people on board. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by HMS Badsworth ( Royal Navy). The ship was torpedoed and sunk on 3 May at 73°02′N 19°46′E / 73.033°N 19.767°E by U-251 ( Kriegsmarine).[18]
- Laertes ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States (28°21′N 80°23′W / 28.35°N 80.383°W) by U-109 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eighteen of her 66 crew. Survivors either reached land in their lifeboat or were rescued by a United States Navy aircraft.[19]
- Ocean Venus ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Ocean ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) east south east of Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States (28°23′N 80°21′W / 28.383°N 80.35°W) by U-564 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 47 crew.[20][21]
- Sama ( Nicaragua): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (25°04′N 79°45′W / 25.067°N 79.75°W) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine). All fourteen crew were rescued by Athelregent ( United Kingdom).[22]
- San Rafael ( Dominican Republic): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (18°36′N 79°12′W / 18.6°N 79.2°W) by U-125 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 38 crew.[23]
4 May[]
- Eastern Sword ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) off the Georgetown Lighthouse, British Guiana (7°10′N 57°58′W / 7.167°N 57.967°W) by U-162 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of sixteen of her 29 crew. One survivor was rescued by the fishing vessel Ocean Star ( British Guiana), the rest made land in their lifeboat.[24]
- Eclipse ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States (26°30′N 80°00′W / 26.5°N 80°W) by U-564 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 47 crew. Later salvaged, repaired and returned to service in December 1942.[25]
- Empire Story ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship ran aground on Briar Island, Nova Scotia, Canada and was abandoned. She refloated herself and was later taken in tow by Foundation Franklin ( Canada) with the intention of taking her to Digby, Nova Scotia but she capsized and sank at 44°35′N 66°19′W / 44.583°N 66.317°W.[26]
- Florence M Douglas ( United Kingdom): World War II: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7°55′N 58°10′W / 7.917°N 58.167°W) by U-162 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.[27]
- Herrenwyk ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Kiel, Germany.[28]
- Klaus Fritzen ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Måløy, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway by Royal Air Force aircraft.[13]
- Kinjosan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Armed Merchant Cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 09°25′N 151°51′E / 9.417°N 151.85°E off Truk, South Pacific Mandate by USS Greenling ( United States Navy).[29]
- Kongosan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south east of Honshū (33°32′N 136°05′E / 33.533°N 136.083°E) by USS Trout ( United States Navy).[15]
- Kikuzuki ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was torpedoed in Tulagi Harbor by US Navy aircraft, and beached on Florida Island. Slid into deep water and sank 5 May. Later refloated and beached by US Engineers.[30]
- Norlindo ( United States): World War II: The Design 1074 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 80 nautical miles (150 km) north west of Dry Tortugas Island (24°57′N 84°00′W / 24.95°N 84°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 28 crew. Survivors were rescued by San Blas ( Panama).[31]
- USS Pigeon ( United States Navy): World War II: The Submarine Rescue Vessel, a former Lapwing-class minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Corregidor, Philippines by a Japanese Dive Bomber.
- Tama Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary Minesweeper was damaged in Purvis Bay, Florida Island, Solomon Islands by US Navy aircraft, sinking on 6 May.[32]
- USS Tanager ( United States Navy): World War II: The Lapwing-class minesweeper was sunk at Corregidor by shore-based artillery.
- Tuscaloosa City ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Negrit, Jamaica (18°25′N 81°31′W / 18.417°N 81.517°W) by U-125 ( Kriegsmarine). All 34 crew were rescued by Falcon ( United States).[33]
- Wa-1 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary Minesweeper was sunk in Purvis Bay, Florida Island, Solomon Islands by US Navy aircraft.[32]
- Wa-2 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary Minesweeper was sunk in Purvis Bay, Florida Island, Solomon Islands by US Navy aircraft.[32]
- Wartenfels ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Diégo-Suarez, Madagascar.[13]
5 May[]
- Afoundria ( United States): World War II: The Design 1022 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of the Le Male Lighthouse, Haiti (19°59′N 73°26′W / 19.983°N 73.433°W). All 46 people on board were rescued by USS Mulberry ( United States Navy).[34]
- HMS Auricula ( Royal Navy: World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Flower-class corvette struck a mine in the Indian Ocean off the northern tip of Madagascar. She was taken in tow by HMS Freesia ( Royal Navy but sank the next day.[35]
- Beveziers ( Vichy France): World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Agosta-class submarine was bombed and sunk in Currier Bay, Diego Suarez, Madagascar (12°16′S 49°17′E / 12.267°S 49.283°E).[36]
- Bouganville ( Vichy France): World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Armed Merchant Cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in Currier Bay, Diego Suarez, Madagascar by Royal Navy aircraft.[37]
- Delisle ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Jupiter Inlet, Florida (47°19′N 52°27′W / 47.317°N 52.45°W) by U-564 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of the 38 people on board. Survivors abandoned ship, but the crew reboarded her the next day and she was towed to Miami, Florida by a United States Navy tug. Later repaired and returned to service.[38]
- D'Entrecastreax ( Vichy France): World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Bouganville-class aviso was bombed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar by aircraft from HMS Illustrious and gunfire from HMS Active and HMS Panther (all Royal Navy). Raised, repaired and put in Free French service.[39]
- USS Genesee ( United States Navy): World War II: The fleet tug was scuttled off Corregidor Island, Philippines. She was subsequently salvaged by the Imperial Japanese Navy, repaired and entered service as Patrol Boat No. 107.
- John Adams ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off New Caledonia (23°30′S 164°35′E / 23.5°S 164.583°E) by I-21 ( Imperial Japanese Navy).[40]
- Joseph M. Cudahy ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 125 nautical miles (232 km) west of Naples, Florida (25°57′N 83°57′W / 25.95°N 83.95°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 27 of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy.[41]
- Kikuzuki ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Operation Mo: The Mutsuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in Tulagi Harbor by aircraft based on USS Yorktown ( United States Navy) with the loss of twelve of her 154 crew. The wreck was later raised by the Americans.
- Lady Drake ( Canada): World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north of Bermuda (35°43′N 64°43′W / 35.717°N 64.717°W) by U-106 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twelve of the 268 people on board. Survivors were rescued by USS Owl ( United States Navy).[42]
- Magnhild ( Norway): The cargo ship ran aground on Virgin Rocks, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. All twenty crew were rescued by USS Brant ( United States Navy). Magnhild was declared a total loss on 23 May.[43][44]
- Munger T. Ball ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 80 nautical miles (150 km) north west of Dry Tortugas Island (25°17′N 83°57′W / 25.283°N 83.95°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 30 of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by Katy ( Norway).[45]
- Sizilen ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Borkum, Lower Saxony by Royal Air Force aircraft.[13]
- USS Vaga (YT-116) ( United States Navy):World War II: The Harbor Tug was scuttled off Corrigidor (14°25′N 120°30′E / 14.417°N 120.5°E) .[46]
6 May[]
- Abgara ( Latvia): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Great Inagua Island, the Bahamas (20°45′N 72°55′W / 20.75°N 72.917°W) by U-108. All 34 crew reached land in their lifeboats.[47]
- Alcoa Puritan ( United States): World War II: The Type C1-B cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 15 nautical miles (28 km) off the mouth of the Mississippi River (28°35′N 88°22′W / 28.583°N 88.367°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine). All 54 people on board were rescued by USCGC Boutwell ( United States Coast Guard).[48]
- Empire Buffalo ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 71: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea west of the Cayman Islands (19°14′N 82°34′W / 19.233°N 82.567°W) by U-125 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 13 of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Caique} ( United States).
- Green Island ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south of Grand Cayman Island (18°25′N 81°30′W / 18.417°N 81.5°W) by U-125 ( Kriegsmarine). All 22 crew were rescued by Fort Qu'Appelle ( United Kingdom).[49]
- Kanan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Skipjack ( United States Navy).[50]
- USS Luzon ( United States Navy): World War II: The gunboat was scuttled in Manila Bay, Philippines. She was salvaged by the Imperial Japanese Navy later that month, repaired and entered service as Karatsu
- ML 160 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Motor Launch was bombed and sunk at Brixton.[51]
- USS Oahu ( United States Navy: World War II: The gunboat was sunk in Manila Bay off Corregidor, Philippines by Imperial Japanese Navy ships.
- USS Quail ( United States Navy): The Lapwing-class minesweeper was scuttled at Corredgidor.
- Senateur Duhamel ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Naval trawler was rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Lookout, N. Carolina by Auxiliary USS Semmes ( United States Navy) .[52]
- Taiei Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Triton ( United States Navy).[53]
- Taigen Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Triton ( United States Navy).[53]
7 May[]
- Frank Seamans ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (6°21′N 55°38′W / 6.35°N 55.633°W) by U-162 ( Kriegsmarine). All 27 crew were rescued by Koningin Emma ( Netherlands).[54]
- Le Héros ( Vichy France): World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Redoutable-class submarine was sunk in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar by Royal Navy ships.[55]
- ML 130 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Motor Launch was sunk by gunfire from enemy Motor Torpedo Boats off Malta.[56]
- Neosho ( United States Navy): World War II: Battle of the Coral Sea: The Cimmaron-class oiler was bombed and damaged in the Coral Sea by Japanese aircraft. She was scuttled on 11 May by USS Henley ( United States Navy).
- Ontario ( Honduras): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (28°11′N 87°32′W / 28.183°N 87.533°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine). All 45 crew were rescued by USS Onyx ( United States Navy).[57]
- Shōhō ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Battle of the Coral Sea: The Zuihō-class aircraft carrier was bombed and sunk in the Coral Sea (16°07′14″S 151°54′47″E / 16.12056°S 151.91306°E) by aircraft based on USS Lexington and USS Yorktown (both United States Navy) with the loss of 631 of her 833 crew.
- USS Sims ( United States Navy): World War II: Battle of the Coral Sea: The Sims-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Coral Sea by Japanese Aichi D3A Val aircraft with the loss of 177 of her 192 crew.
8 May[]
- Bujun Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Skipjack ( United States Navy).[50]
- Duca Degli Abruzzi ( Kingdom of Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Diégo-Suarez, Madagascar.[58]
- USS Lexington ( United States Navy): World War II: Battle of the Coral Sea: The Lexington-class aircraft carrier was scuttled by USS Phelps ( United States Navy following battle damage. Around 300 of her 2,122 crew were killed.
- Mildred Pauline ( United Kingdom): World War II: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada by U-136 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all seven crew.[59][60]
- Monge ( Vichy France): World War II: Battle of Madagascar: The Redoutable-class submarine was sunk in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar by HMS Active and HMS Panther (both Royal Navy).[35]
- Ohioan ( United States): World War II: The Design 1015 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Boynton Beach, Florida (26°31′N 79°59′W / 26.517°N 79.983°W) by U-564 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fifteen of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by United States Coast Guard ships.[61]
- HMS Olympus ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Odin-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta (35°55′N 14°35′E / 35.917°N 14.583°E with the loss of 89 of the 98 people on board.
- Somalia ( Kingdom of Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Diégo-Suarez, Madagascar. Wreck later raised and scrapped.[62]
- Taiyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 170 miles south west of Me Shima, Nannyo Gunto, Kyushu by USS Grenadier ( United States Navy). 656 passengers, 156 crewmen and 4 gunners killed[63][64]
- Torny ( Norway). World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (26°45′N 86°40′W / 26.75°N 86.667°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 26 crew. Survivors were rescued by two United States Navy aircraft.[65][66]
9 May[]
- Calgarolite ( Canada): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of Grand Cayman Island (19°24′N 82°30′W / 19.4°N 82.5°W) by U-125 ( Kriegsmarine). All 45 crew survived.[67]
- Douro ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (60°41′N 12°58′W / 60.683°N 12.967°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of ten of her twenty crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Gyllir ( Iceland).[68]
- John Adams ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was sunk in the Pacific Ocean by enemy action. Thirteen survivors were rescued by USS Helm ( United States Navy).[69]
- Lise ( Norway): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°53′N 68°20′W / 13.883°N 68.333°W) by U-69 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twelve of her 33 crew. Some of the survivors were rescued by HNLMS Femern ( Koninklijk Marine) and Socrates ( Netherlands), others reached land in their lifeboat.[70]
- Lubrafol ( Panama): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Delray Beach, Florida, United States by U-564 ( Kriegsmarine). Thirteen crew were killed, 31 survivors rescued by the United States Coast Guard. The wreck was broken up for scrap in 1954.[71]
- M-533 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in a collision with R-45 ( Kriegsmarine) northwest of Boulogne, France.[72]
- Mount Louis ( Canada): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Trinidad (8°23′N 58°44′W / 8.383°N 58.733°W) by U-162 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of thirteen of her 21 crew. Survivors were rescued by Mona Marie ( Canada).[73]
- R-45 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in a collision with M-533 ( Kriegsmarine) northwest of Boulogne, France.[74]
- U-352 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Morehead City, North Carolina, United States (34°21′N 76°35′W / 34.35°N 76.583°W) by USCGC Icarus ( United States Coast Guard) with the loss of fifteen of her 48 crew.
10 May[]
- Aurora ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Mexico 40 nautical miles (74 km) off the Southwest Pass, Louisiana (28°35′N 90°00′W / 28.583°N 90°W) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 50 crew. Survivors abandoned ship, and were rescued by USS Onyx and USS YP-157 (both United States Navy). Aurora was taken in tow by Robert W. Wilmot ( United States) and USS Tuckahoe ( United States Coast Guard) and taken to Algiers, Louisiana, where she was declared a total loss. Subsequently repaired and returned to service in 1943 as Jamestown.[75]
- Kitty's Brook ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) south east of Cape Sable, Nova Scotia, Canada (42°56′N 63°59′W / 42.933°N 63.983°W) by U-588 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 34 crew.[76]
- HMS Ramb IV ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Hospital Ship was bombed and set afire by Luftwaffe Junkers Ju 88s off Alexandria, Egypt. Of the 360 wounded and Staff aboard, 155 wounded and 10 crew members were lost. Ship was scuttled by Royal Navy ships at (31°17′N 29°23′E / 31.283°N 29.383°E).[77]
11 May[]
- HMT Bedfordshire ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Lookout, North Carolina (34°10′N 76°41′W / 34.167°N 76.683°W) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 35 crew.
- C 308 ( United Kingdom): World War II: the tug was bombed and sunk at Malta by Luftwaffe aircraft.[13]
- Cape of Good Hope ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Virgin Islands (22°48′N 58°43′W / 22.8°N 58.717°W) by U-502 ( Kriegsmarine). All 37 crew survived.[78]
- HMS Jackal ( Royal Navy): World War II: The J-class destroyer was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Mersa Matruh, Egypt by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe, with the loss of 77 of her crew. She was subsequently scuttled the next day by HMS Jervis ( Royal Navy).
- Kinjosan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk, South Pacific Mandate by USS Greenling ( United States Navy).[29]
- HMS Kipling ( Royal Navy): World War II: The K-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Mersa Matruh by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe.
- HMS Lively ( Royal Navy): World War II: The L-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) north east of Tobruk, Libya by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe, with the loss of 77 of her 221 crew.
12 May[]
- HMT Bedfordshire ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Lookout, North Carolina, United States (34°10′N 76°41′W / 34.167°N 76.683°W) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 37 crew.[79]
- Cocle ( Panama): World War II: Convoy ON 92: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°37′N 29°13′W / 52.617°N 29.217°W) by U-94 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 42 crew. The survivors were rescued by Bury ( United Kingdom).[80]
- Cristales ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ON 92: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°55′N 29°50′W / 52.917°N 29.833°W) and was abandoned by her 82 crew. They were rescued by USCGC Spencer ( United States Coast Guard) and HMCS Shediac ( Royal Canadian Navy. Cristales was scuttled by the latter ship.[81]
- Empire Dell ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ON 92: The CAM ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°00′N 29°57′W / 50°N 29.95°W) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 48 crew.
- K-23 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The K-class submarine was sunk off Nordkyn, Olesafjord, Norway in the Barents Sea by Auxiliary warships UJ-1101, 1108, and 1110 (all ( Kriegsmarine).[82]
- Leto ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada (49°32′N 65°19′W / 49.533°N 65.317°W) by U-553 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twelve of the 53 people on board, including one of the four survivors from Oscilla ( Netherlands).[83]
- SS Llanover ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ON 92: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°50′N 29°04′W / 52.833°N 29.067°W by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine). All 46 crew were rescued by Bury ( United Kingdom). Llanover was scuttled by HMCS Arvida ( Royal Canadian Navy).[84]
- Mount Parnes ( Greece): World War II: Convoy ON 92: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (52°31′N 29°20′W / 52.517°N 29.333°W) by U-124 ( Kriegsmarine). She was later scuttled by one of the convoy escorts. All 33 crew survived.[59]
- Nicoya ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of St. Lawrence south o Anticosti Island, Quebec, Canada (49°19′N 64°15′W / 49.317°N 64.25°W) by U-553 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of the 88 people on board.[85]
- Okinoshima ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Minelayer was torpedoed and damaged in the Bismarck Sea southwest of Buka Island by USS S-42 ( United States Navy), she sank under tow in the St. George Channel off of New Ireland, Papua New Guinea (05°06′S 153°48′E / 5.1°S 153.8°E) .[86]
- Shoei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The salvage ship (a.k.a. Matsue Maru) was torpedoed and sunk in the Bismarck Sea (04°51′S 152°15′E / 4.85°S 152.25°E) 6 nautical miles (11 km) northeast of Cape St. George, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea by USS S-44 ( United States Navy) while on its way to assist Okinoshima .[87][88]
- Virginia ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (28°53′N 89°29′W / 28.883°N 89.483°W) by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 27 of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS PT-157 ( United States Navy).[89]
13 May[]
- Batna ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ON 92: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°09′N 33°56′W / 52.15°N 33.933°W) by U-94 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Bury ( United Kingdom).[90]
- City of Melbourne ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Barbados (15°00′N 54°40′W / 15°N 54.667°W) by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 87 crew.[91]
- Denpark ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SL 109: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (22°28′N 28°10′W / 22.467°N 28.167°W) by U-128 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 21 of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by City of Windsor ( United Kingdom).[92]
- Esso Houston ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) east of Barbados (12°12′N 57°25′W / 12.2°N 57.417°W) by U-162 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Havprins ( Norway) or reached land in their lifeboats.[93]
- Gulfpenn ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (28°29′N 89°12′W / 28.483°N 89.2°W) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of thirteen of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by Telde ( Honduras).[94]
- Hav ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Port Said, Egypt with the loss of two of her 38 crew. She was taken in tow and beached (31°17′57″N 2°21′09″E / 31.29917°N 2.3525°E) but was declared a constructive total loss.[95]
- Iltis ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk off Boulogne-sur-Mer, France (50°46′N 01°34′E / 50.767°N 1.567°E) by Royal Navy MTBs.[96]
- Koenjit ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north north east of Barbados (15°30′N 52°40′W / 15.5°N 52.667°W) by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine). All 37 crew survived.[97]
- Letitia Porter ( Netherlands): The motor launch was being carried as deck cargo on board Koenjit ( Netherlands) and was lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine).[98]
- HMS MTB 220 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Vosper 70'-class Motor Torpedo Boat was sunk by gunfire from a Kriegsmarine Schnellboot.[99]
- Nagasaki Maru ( Japan): World War II: The ocean liner struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Nagasaki with the loss of 39 people. Her captain later committed hari-kiri.[100]
- Norlantic ( United States): World War II: The Design 1099 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (12°13′N 66°30′W / 12.217°N 66.5°W by U-69 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 29 crew. Survivors were rescued by India, Mississippi (both Netherlands), Marpesia ( Norway) and the tug Crusader Kingston (flag unknown).[101]
- Seeadler ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk off Boulogne-sur-Mer, France (50°46′N 01°34′E / 50.767°N 1.567°E) by Royal Navy MTBs. 85 crewmen killed.[102]
- Tolken ( Sweden): World War II: Convoy ON 92: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 675 nautical miles (1,250 km) south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (51°50′N 33°35′W / 51.833°N 33.583°W) by U-94 ( Kriegsmarine). All 34 crew were rescued by Bury ( United Kingdom).[103]
14 May[]
- Amapala ( Honduras): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Mexico (26°40′N 88°17′W / 26.667°N 88.283°W by U-507 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing schooner Gonzalez ( United States) and a United States Navy aircraft. Amapala was taken in tow by USCGC Boutwell ( United States Coast Guard) but foundered on 16 May at 26°30′N 89°12′W / 26.5°N 89.2°W).[104]
- Brabant ( Belgium): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (11°32′N 62°43′W / 11.533°N 62.717°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of the 37 people on board.[105]
- British Colony ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) north east of Bridgetown, Barbados (13°12′N 58°10′W / 13.2°N 58.167°W) by U-162 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 47 crew.[106]
- Comayagua ( Honduras): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 14 nautical miles (26 km) west by south of Grand Cayman Island (19°00′N 81°37′W / 19°N 81.617°W) by U-125 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Cimboco ( United Kingdom).[107]
- David McKelvy ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Mexico 35 nautical miles (65 km) south to the mouth of the Mississippi River (28°30′N 89°55′W / 28.5°N 89.917°W) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seventeen of her 42 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by USCGC Boutwell ( United States Coast Guard) and Norsol ( Norway). David McKelvy was beached on the Louisiana coast where she was declared a total loss.[108]
- Dzerjinsky ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The Novik-class destroyer was sunk by a mine off Sevastopol.[109]
- Isbjørn ( Norway): World War II: Operation Fritham: The icebreaker was bombed and sunk in Isfjord, Svalbard by Focke Wulf Fw 200 Kondor aircraft Luftwaffe with the loss of seventeen of her 21 crew.[110][111]
- Mount Olympus ( Greece): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Port Said, Egypt (31°21′N 32°21′E / 31.35°N 32.35°E) with the loss of three of her 30 crew.[112]
- Potrero del Llano ( Mexico): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Florida, Florida, United States (25°35′N 80°06′W / 25.583°N 80.1°W) by U-564 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 13 of her 35 crew.
- Selis ( Norway): World War II: Operation Fritham: The seal catcher was bombed and sunk in Isfjord by Focke Wulf Fw 200 Kondor aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of twelve of the 82 people on board.[111]
- William C. McTarnahan ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Gulf of Mexico 35 nautical miles (65 km) east of the Ship Shoal Lighthouse, Louisiana (28°52′N 90°20′W / 28.867°N 90.333°W) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eighteen of her 45 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by the shrimpers Defender, Pioneer and Viscali (all United States). William C. McTarnahan was taken in tow by Baranca ( United States) and USS Tuckahoe ( United States Coast Guard). She was subsequently repaired and returned to service in 1943 as St. James.[113]
15 May[]
- Kupa ( Kingdom of Yugoslavia): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (14°50′N 52°20′W / 14.833°N 52.333°W) by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 70 crew.[114]
- M-26 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Cap de La Hague, France.[115]
- Seeadler ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk off Wimille, France (50°48′N 01°32′E / 50.8°N 1.533°E).[116]
- Selje ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea north of Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands by Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 320 and 407 Squadrons, Royal Air Force with the loss of fourteen of the 62 people on board.[117]
- Siljestad ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk north-east of Barbados by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine with the loss of two of her 33 crew.[118][119][120]
- Toyohara Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Honshū by USS Tuna ( United States Navy).[121]
- HMS Trinidad ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy PQ 13: The Crown Colony-class cruiser was bombed and damaged in the Arctic Ocean by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. She was later scuttled by HMS Matchless ( Royal Navy).
- V-2002 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The vorpostenboot was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling by Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 320 and 407 Squadrons, RAF.[117]
16 May[]
- MTB 338 ( Royal Navy): World War II: St Nazaire Raid: The BPB 60'-class motor torpedo boat exploded and burned at Trinidad.[122]
- Nicarao ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Bahamas (25°20′N 74°19′W / 25.333°N 74.317°W) by U-751 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by Esso Augusta ( United States).[123]
17 May[]
- Barrdale ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (15°15′N 52°27′W / 15.25°N 52.45°W) by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 53 crew.[124] The 52 survivors were rescued by Rio Iguazu ( Argentina) and landed at Recife, Brazil.[125]
- Beth ( Norway): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 135 nautical miles (250 km) east south east of Barbados (11°48′N 57°32′W / 11.8°N 57.533°W) by U-162 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 31 crew.[126]
- Challenger ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (12°11′N 61°18′W / 12.183°N 61.3°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of the 64 people on board. Survivors were rescued by USS Turquoise ( United States Navy).[127]
- Foam ( United States): The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 85 nautical miles (157 km) south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (43°20′N 63°08′W / 43.333°N 63.133°W) by U-432 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 21 crew. Survivors either reached the Sambro Lightship ( Canada) in their lifeboats or were rescued by HMCS Halifax ( Royal Canadian Navy).[128]
- Fort Qu'Apelle ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°50′N 63°30′W / 59.833°N 63.5°W) by U-135 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Melville ( Royal Canadian Navy).[129][130]
- Gulfoil ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 75 nautical miles (139 km) south west of the mouth of the Mississippi River (28°08′N 89°46′W / 28.133°N 89.767°W) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 21 of her 40 crew. Survivors were rescued by Benjamin Brewster ( United States).[131]
- I-28 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The B1-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Truk, South Pacific Mandate (06°30′N 152°00′E / 6.5°N 152°E) by USS Tautog ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 88 crew.
- I-164 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Kaidai IV-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Kyūshū (29°25′N 134°9′E / 29.417°N 134.15°E) by USS Triton ( United States Navy).[53]
- Peisander ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) off Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States (37°24′N 65°38′W / 37.4°N 65.633°W) by U-653 ( Kriegsmarine). All 65 crew were rescued by USCGC General Greene ( United States Navy).[132]
- Ruth Lykes ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (16°37′N 82°27′W / 16.617°N 82.45°W) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of the 36 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Somerville ( Norway).[133]
- San Victorio ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (11°40′N 62°33′W / 11.667°N 62.55°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 52 of the 53 people on board. The ship was on her maiden voyage. The survivors was rescued by USS Turquoise ( United States Navy).[134]
- Skottland ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°06′N 67°20′W / 43.1°N 67.333°W by U-588 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 24 crew. Survivors were rescued by the fishing vessel O. K. Service IV ( Canada).[135]
- Tajan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Indochina by USS Skipjack ( United States Navy).[50]
18 May[]
- Fauna ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caicos Passage (22°10′N 72°30′W / 22.167°N 72.5°W) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 29 crew.[136]
- Mercury Sun ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) south of Cape Corrientes, Cuba (20°01′N 84°26′W / 20.017°N 84.433°W) by U-125 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 35 crew. Survivors were rescued by SS Howard ( United States).[137]
- Quaker City ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) east of Barbados (15°47′N 53°12′W / 15.783°N 53.2°W) by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eleven of her 40 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Blakeley ( United States Navy) or reached land in their lifeboats.[138]
- William J. Salman ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) south of Cape Frances, Cuba (20°08′N 83°46′W / 20.133°N 83.767°W) by U-125 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 28 crew. Survivors were rescued by Kegums ( Latvia).[139]
19 May[]
- Commandate Lyra ( Brazil): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by a Kriegsmarine U-boat and was abandoned be her crew, who were rescued by USS Milwaukee and USS Moffett (both United States Navy). A salvage party from USS Omaha (CL-4) was placed on board and the ship was towed to Fortaleza by USS Thrush ( United States Navy.[140][141]
- Heredia ( United States): World War II: The refrigerated cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south east of the Ship Shoal Buoy, Louisiana (28°53′N 91°03′W / 28.883°N 91.05°W) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 36 of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by the shrimpers Conquest, J. Edwin Treakle, Papa Joe, Shellwater (all United States) and an aircraft.[142]
- Isabela ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south of the Navassa Island Lighthouse (17°50′N 75°00′W / 17.833°N 75°W) by U-751 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 37 crew.[143]
- Ogontz ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico 70 nautical miles (130 km) south east of Cozumel, Mexico (23°30′N 86°37′W / 23.5°N 86.617°W) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nineteen of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by Esso Dover ( United States).[144]
20 May[]
- Darina ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) south east of Bermuda (29°17′N 54°25′W / 29.283°N 54.417°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 56 crew. Survivors were rescued by British Ardour ( United Kingdom), Dagrun ( Norway) and Exanthia ( United States).[145]
- Eocene ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy AT 46: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sollum, Egypt (31°56′N 25°14′E / 31.933°N 25.233°E) by U-431 ( Kriegsmarine). All 43 people on board were rescued by HMT Cocker ( Royal Navy).[146]
- George Calvert ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Cuba (22°50′N 84°30′W / 22.833°N 84.5°W) by U-753 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 51 crew.[147][148]
- Halo ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (28°42′N 90°08′W / 28.7°N 90.133°W) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 39 of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Oaxaca ( Mexico) and Otina ( United Kingdom).[149]
- Kattegat ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic (28°11′S 11°30′W / 28.183°S 11.5°W) by Michel ( Kriegsmarine). All 32 crew were taken on board Michel as prisoners of war.[150]
- Norland ( Norway): World War II: Convoy ON 93: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°22′N 55°47′W / 31.367°N 55.783°W) by U-108 ( Kriegsmarine). All 48 crew were rescued by Polyphemus ( Netherlands) and USS PT-453 ( United States Navy.[151][152]
- Sylvan Arrow ( Panama): World War II: Convoy OT 1: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea (11°25′N 62°18′W / 11.417°N 62.3°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Barney ( United States Navy). Sylvan Arrow was taken in tow, but sank on 21 May at 12°50′N 67°32′W / 12.833°N 67.533°W.[153]
- Vestra ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Skagerrak off the Falsterbo Lighthouse, Sweden. She was salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[154]
- USS YP-87 ( United States Navy):World War II: The Yard Patrol Craft was sunk in a collision off Delaware .[155]
21 May[]
- Clare ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Cuba (21°35′N 84°43′W / 21.583°N 84.717°W) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine). All 40 crew survived, some reached land in their lifeboat, others were rescued from their liferafts by a Cuban gunboat.[156]
- Elizabeth ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south of Cape Corrientes, Cuba by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 42 crew.[157]
- Faja de Oro ( Mexico): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico by U-106 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 10 of her 31 crew.
- RFA Montenol ( Royal Fleet Auxiliary): World War II: Convoy OS 28: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) east south east of off Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal (36°41′N 22°45′W / 36.683°N 22.75°W) by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 64 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Woodruff and the ship was scuttled by HMS Wellington (both Royal Navy).[158]
- New Brunswick ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy OS 28: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) east south east of Santa Maria Island (36°53′N 22°55′W / 36.883°N 22.917°W by U-159 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by Inchaga ( United Kingdom), HMS Totland, HMS Wellington, HMS Weston and HMS Woodruff (all Royal Navy).[159]
- Presidente Trujillo ( Dominican Republic): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea off Fort-de-France, Martinique (14°38′N 61°11′W / 14.633°N 61.183°W) by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 39 crew.[160]
- Torondoc ( Canada): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Martinique (14°45′N 62°15′W / 14.75°N 62.25°W) by U-69 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 21 crew.[161]
- Troisdoc ( Canada): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (18°15′N 79°20′W / 18.25°N 79.333°W) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine). All eighteen crew were rescued by USCGC Mohawk ( United States Coast Guard).[162]
22 May[]
- Frank B. Baird ( Canada): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (28°03′N 58°50′W / 28.05°N 58.833°W) by U-158 ( Kriegsmarine). All 23 crew were rescued by Talisman ( Norway).[163]
- Plow City ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) off Cape May, New Jersey (38°53′N 69°57′W / 38.883°N 69.95°W) by U-588 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 31 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Sapphire ( United States Navy).[164]
23 May[]
- Asuncion ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off the coast of Norway.[13]
- Margot ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (approximately 39°00′00″N 68°00′00″W / 39°N 68°W) by U-588 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by Sagoland ( Sweden).[165]
- Samuel Q. Brown ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) south of Cape Corrientes, Cuba (20°15′N 84°37′W / 20.25°N 84.617°W) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 55 crew. Five injured crew were rescued by a United States Navy aircraft based at Upham, Canal Zone. the rest of the survivors were rescued on 25 May by USS Goff ( United States Navy), which scuttled the ship.[166]
- Watsonville ( Panama): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Saint Vincent Passage (13°12′N 61°20′W / 13.2°N 61.333°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine). All crew survived.[167]
- USS YP-277 ( United States Navy):World War II: The Yard Patrol Craft struck a mine, burned and sank at French Frigate Shoals.[168]
- Zurichmoor ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) east of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (39°30′N 66°00′W / 39.5°N 66°W) by U-432 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 45 crew.[169]
24 May[]
- Bør ( Norway): World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands (53°18′N 1°09′E / 53.3°N 1.15°E). Seventeen crew were rescued by Kong Sigurd ( Norway).[170]
- Chefak ( Turkey): World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Black Sea off Cape Vassilicos.[171]
- Gonçalves Dias ( Brazil): World War II: The Design 1022 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) south of Ciudad Trujillo, Dominican Republic (16°09′N 70°00′W / 16.15°N 70°W) by U-502 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 45 crew.[172]
- Hector ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north west of Grand Cayman (19°50′N 81°53′W / 19.833°N 81.883°W) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 31 crew. Survivors were rescued by F. Q. Barstow ( United States).[173]
25 May[]
- Asahi ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The submarine tender was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (10°00′N 110°00′E / 10°N 110°E) by USS Salmon ( United States Navy) with the loss of sixteen of her 599 crew.
- Beatrice ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea (17°21′N 76°07′W / 17.35°N 76.117°W) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 31 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Hauken ( Royal Navy) or reached land in their lifeboat.[174]
- Kitakata Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Japan by USS Drum ( United States Navy).[175]
- Persephone ( Panama): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off the Barnegat Lighthouse, New Jersey, United States (39°44′N 73°53′W / 39.733°N 73.883°W) by U-593 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 37 crew. She broke in two and sank at 46°15′N 74°02′W / 46.25°N 74.033°W. The bow section was salvaged and her cargo recovered. The stern section was dispersed by the United States Coast Guard as it was a hazard to navigation.[176]
- Shoka Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 190 miles south of Woleai by USS Tautog ( United States Navy). 2 crewmen killed, 63 survivors.[177]
- Tokyo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by USS Pompano ( United States Navy).[178]
26 May[]
- Alcoa Carrier ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 125 nautical miles (232 km) north west of Montego Bay, Jamaica (18°45′N 79°50′W / 18.75°N 79.833°W) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine). All 35 crew were rescued by a Cuban gunboat and a United States Navy aircraft.[179]
- Carrabulle ( United States): World War II: The Design 1022 tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico (26°18′N 89°21′W / 26.3°N 89.35°W) by U-106 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 22 of her 40 crew. Survivors were rescued by Thomson Lykes ( United States).[180]
- Kagi Maru ( Japan): World War II: The transporrt ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north of the Amami Islands (28°49′N 129°40′E / 28.817°N 129.667°E) by USS Saury ( United States Navy).[181]
- Syros ( United States): World War II: Convoy PQ 16: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of Bear Island (72°35′N 5°30′E / 72.583°N 5.5°E) by U-703 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eleven of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Hazard ( Royal Navy).[182]
- Vardø ( Norway): World War II: The coaster was shelled and sunk at Murmansk, Soviet Union by land-based artillery.[154]
27 May[]
- Alamar ( United States): Convoy PQ 16: The 5,915 grt freighter was attacked and sunk by German aircraft 100 nautical miles (190 km) east of Bear Island. No casualties[183]
- HMT Arctic Pioneer ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Naval Trawler was bombed and sunk in Cowes Roads, outside Portsmouth Harbor, by Ju 87 Stuka dive bombers. 17 crewmen killed, 16 survivors.[184]
- Athelknight ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (27°50′N 46°00′W / 27.833°N 46°W) by U-172 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by Empire Austen ( United Kingdom) or reached land in their lifeboats.[185]
- Empire Lawrence ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy PQ 16: The CAM ship was bombed and sunk in the Barents Sea east of Bear Island, Norway by Luftwaffe aircraft.[26]
- Empire Purcell ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy PQ 16: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Barents Sea (74°00′N 26°08′E / 74°N 26.133°E) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[26]
- HMS Fitzroy ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Hunt class minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk with the loss of thirteen crew.[13][186]
- Hamlet Norway): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (28°25′N 91°00′W / 28.417°N 91°W) by U-753 ( Kriegsmarine). All 36 crew survived.[187]
- USAT Jack ( United States Army): World War II: The Design 1093 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) south west of Port Salut, Haiti (17°36′N 74°42′W / 17.6°N 74.7°W) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 37 of her 60 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Grunion ( United States Navy).[188]
- Lowther Castle ( United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland): Convoy PQ 16: The 5,171 grt freighter was sunk by German torpedo bombers.[189]
- Mormacsul ( United States): Convoy PQ 16: The 5,481 grt freighter was sunk by German aircraft on a voyage from Philadelphia to northern Russia. She sank off North Cape[190]
- Polyphemus ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 340 nautical miles (630 km) north east of Bermuda (38°12′N 63°22′W / 38.2°N 63.367°W) by U-578 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fifteen of the 75 people on board, but none of the survivors from Norland ( Norway) that were on board. Survivors were rescued by Maria Amelia ( Portugal) or reached land in their lifeboats.[151][191]
28 May[]
- Alcoa Pilgrim ( United States): World War II: The Type C1 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) south of the Mona Passage (16°28′N 67°37′W / 16.467°N 67.617°W) by U-502 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 31 of her 40 crew. Survivors were rescued by Thomas Nelson ( United Kingdom).[48]
- City of Joliet ( United States): Convoy PQ 16: The freighter was sunk by German torpedo bombers.[192]
- Ganges Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Salmon ( United States Navy).[193]
- New Jersey ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) south west of Grand Cayman (18°32′N 82°28′W / 18.533°N 82.467°W) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine). All 42 crew were rescued by USS Biddle and USS Tattnall (both United States Navy).[194]
- Poseidon ( Netherlands): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (14°35′N 58°19′W / 14.583°N 58.317°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 32 crew.[195]
- Sperrbrecher 174 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The sperrbrecher struck a mine and sank in the North Sea west of Dunquerque, Nord, France.[196]
- Yorkmoor ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (29°54′30″N 72°25′30″W / 29.90833°N 72.425°W) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine). All 45 crew were rescued by Laguna ( United Kingdom and a United States Coast Guard cutter.[197]
29 May[]
- Allister ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 54 nautical miles (100 km) south of Grand Cayman (18°23′N 81°13′W / 18.383°N 81.217°W) by U-504 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fifteen of her 23 crew.[198]
- Norman Prince ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of Saint Lucia (14°40′N 62°15′W / 14.667°N 62.25°W) by U-156 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of sixteen of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by Angoulême ( France) and USCGC Unalga ( United States Coast Guard).[199]
- Tatsufuku Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at the south west entrance to the Balabac Strait (7°33′N 116°18′E / 7.55°N 116.3°E) by USS Seal ( United States Navy).[200]
- U-568 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Tobruk, Libya by HMS Eridge, HMS Hero and HMS Hurworth (all Royal Navy). All 47 crew survived.[201]
- Western Head ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Windward Passage 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (19°57′N 74°18′W / 19.95°N 74.3°W) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 30 crew. Survivors were rescued by a United States Navy vessel.[202]
30 May[]
- Alcoa Shipper ( United States): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) east of Cape Charles, Virginia (37°49′N 65°15′W / 37.817°N 65.25°W) by U-404 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 32 crew. Survivors were rescued by Margarethe Bakke ( Norway).[203]
- Atsuta Maru ( Japan): World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pompano ( United States Navy).[178]
- Baghdad ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (14°15′N 54°30′W / 14.25°N 54.5°W) by U-155 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 30 crew.[204]
- British Loyalty ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk at Diego Suarez, Madagascar by the midget submarine M-20b ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of six crew. She was salvaged in December 1942, repaired and used as a hulk at Addu Atoll, Maldives from March 1943 until the end of the war.[205]
- George Clymer ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by a motor torpedo boat launched from Michel ( Kriegsmarine). She was later scuttled at 14°32′S 20°31′W / 14.533°S 20.517°W by HMS Alcantara ( Royal Navy).[147]
- Mentor ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico by U-106 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 86 crew. Survivors were rescued by Antilochus ( United Kingdom).[206]
31 May[]
- RFA Dinsdale ( Royal Fleet Auxiliary): World War II: The Landing Ship, Gantry / tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Pernmambuco, Brazil (0°45′S 29°50′W / 0.75°S 29.833°W) by Cappellini ( Regia Marina) whilst on her maiden voyage.[26]
- Fred W. Green ( United Kingdom): World War II: The derrick ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north east of Bermuda (30°20′N 62°00′W / 30.333°N 62°W) by U-506 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Ludlow ( United States Navy).[207]
- USAT Jack ( United States Army): World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) south west of Port Salut, Haiti (17°36′N 74°42′W / 17.6°N 74.7°W) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 37 of the 60 people on board. Fourteen of the survivors were rescued by USS Grunion ( United States Navy).[188][208]
- HMAS Kuttabul ( Royal Australian Navy): World War II: Attack on Sydney Harbour: The depot ship was torpedoed and sunk in Sydney Harbour by M-24 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 21 crew.
- Liverpool Packet ( Canada): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Seal Island, Nova Scotia (43°20′N 66°20′W / 43.333°N 66.333°W) by U-432 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 21 crew.[98]
- M-14, M-21 and M-24 (all Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: Attack on Sydney Harbour: The Type A Ko-hyoteki-class submarines were all lost during the attack with the loss of all six crew.
Unknown date[]
- Tai Shan ( Norway): The cargo ship sank at Liverpool, Lancashire some time after 15 May, when she had arrived with Convoy HX 188. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[209]
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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 May 1942 and the edit history here.