List of shipwrecks in April 1943
The list of shipwrecks in April 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during April 1943.
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1 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aquila | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk off Cape Zebib, Algeria by Allied action.[1] |
Benevento | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMMTB 315 (![]() |
Crema | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMMTB 266 (![]() |
KT 13 | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.[3] |
Lubiana | ![]() |
World War II: The Beograd-class destroyer was either sunk by Royal Air Force aircraft off Tunisia, or ran aground off Cap Bon, Tunisia. |
Nuoro | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by British aircraft.[2] |
Uzbekistan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was wrecked on the north west coast of the United States.[4] |
USS YP-235 | ![]() |
The Yard Patrol Craft was sunk by an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.[5] |
2 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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City of Baroda | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy NC 9: The passenger ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) south west of Luderitz Bay, South-West Africa (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-509 (![]() ![]() |
Dundrum Castle | ![]() |
The cargo ship caught fire and sank in the Red Sea, (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.).[7] |
Gogra | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OS 45: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km) west of Oporto, Portugal by U-124 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Katha | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OS 45: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 320 nautical miles (590 km) west of Oporto by U-124 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Lysefjord | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-155 (![]() ![]() |
HMMTB 63 | ![]() |
The Vosper 70'-class motor torpedo boat was sunk in a collision off Benghazi, Libya, with HMMTB 64 (![]() |
HMMTB 64 | ![]() |
The Vosper 70'-class motor torpedo boat was sunk in a collision off Benghazi, Libya, with HMMTB 63 (![]() |
MTB 267 | ![]() |
The Elco 70' Motor Torpedo Boat was damaged by a storm in the Mediterranean Sea while sailing from Benghazi, Libya to Malta and was scuttled.[14] |
Melbourne Star | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-129 (![]() |
Regensburg | ![]() |
World War II: The blockade runner was intercepted off Greenland by HMS Glasgow (![]() |
Simon Duhamel II | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TE 20: The trawler straggled behind the convoy due to engine trouble. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-755 (![]() |
Toyo Maru No.2 | ![]() |
World War II: The Toyo Maru class cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 5 miles west of Poluwat Island, Caroline Islands (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Tunny (![]() |
U-124 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXB submarine was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Oporto, Portugal by HMS Black Swan and HMS Stonecrop (K142) (both ![]() |
3 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arima Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The fleet oiler was torpedoed and damaged north of Palau (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Haddock (![]() |
Gulfstate | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south east of Marathon Key, Florida by U-155 (![]() ![]() |
CH-13 | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of Honshu (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Pickerel (![]() |
Florida Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk at Kavieng, New Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force.[23][24] |
SF 78 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.[25] |
SF 104 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry foundered in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[26][27] |
SF 196 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry foundered in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[28][29] |
SF 203 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry foundered in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[30][31] |
SF 223 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry foundered in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[32][33] |
Tosei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Fleet Supply ship was torpedoed and sunk 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Tori Shima (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Pollock (![]() |
Toyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Haddock (![]() |
4 April
For the foundering of the British cargo ship Nagara on this day, see the entry for 29 March 1943.
Ship | Country | Description |
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Altair | ![]() |
World War II: The supply ship was torpedoed and sun off Kristiansund, Norwayk by aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[2][35] |
Koa Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Jaluit Atoll, Marshall Islands (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Porpoise (![]() |
Patria | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Stavanger, Norway by aircraft of Coastal Command.[2][38] |
Rygja | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Skagen, Denmark with the loss of a crew member.[39] |
V 1252 | ![]() |
The Vorpostenboot collided with FlJ 27 Schiewenhorst (![]() |
5 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aloe | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 420 nautical miles (780 km) south east of Durban, South Africa (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-182 (![]() ![]() |
Blitar | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 231: The cargo ship romped ahead of the convoy. She was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-229 (![]() ![]() |
British Ardour | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 231: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-706 (![]() ![]() |
No. 095 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[43] |
Ro-34 | ![]() |
World War II: The Kaichū VI (Ro-33 class) submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Russell Islands (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS O'Bannon and USS Strong with the loss of all 66 crew. |
San Isidro | 23x15px Spain | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by Katsonis (![]() |
Shillong | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 231: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland by U-635 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sunoil | ![]() |
World War II: convoy HX 231: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-563 (![]() ![]() |
U-167 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands, Spain (approximately Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 233 Squadron, Royal Air Force. She was scuttled the next day. All 52 crew survived.[46] |
U-635 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Iceland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.[47] |
Vaalaren | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 231: The cargo ship romped ahead of the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-229 (![]() |
Waroonga | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 231: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-635 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
6 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Carridi | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was sunk at Trapani, Sicily by Allied aircraft.[50] |
John Sevier | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy GTMO 83: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Great Inagua Island, Cuba (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-185 (![]() ![]() |
Josephina Thordén | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with the loss of fifteen of her 55 crew.[53] |
M 4041 Dr. Augustus Held | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Gironde, France.[2] |
MAS 533 | ![]() |
World War II: The MAS 526-class torpedo boat was sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft.[54] |
MAS 576 | ![]() |
World War II: The MAS 552-class torpedo boat was sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft.[55] |
Rovereto | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by American aircraft.[2] |
San Diego | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk near Bizerte, Tunisia by American aircraft.[2][56] |
Ste. Lucille | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft.[57] |
U-632 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 86 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.[58] |
UJ 2202 Jutland | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by American aircraft.[2] |
VAS 202 | ![]() |
World War II: The VAS 201 class submarine chaser was sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft.[59] |
Vilsandi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo-liner was wrecked in Lake Ladoga. No casualties[60] |
7 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS Aaron Ward | ![]() |
World War II: The Gleaves-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in Ironbottom Sound by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 27 of her 208 crew. |
Fukuei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pickerel (![]() |
USS Kanawha | ![]() |
World War II: The Kanawha-class replenishment oiler was bombed and damaged in Tulagi Harbour, Solomon Islands by Japanese aircraft and was beached. She sank the next day with a loss of 19 crew.[61] |
Kosei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Tunny.[2][62] |
HMNZS Moa | ![]() |
World War II: The Bird-class minesweeper was bombed and sunk in Tulagi Harbour by Japanese aircraft with the loss of five of her 35 crew. |
U-644 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea west of Narvik, Nordland, Norway (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Tuna (![]() |
8 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Castillo Montealegre | 23x15px Spain | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off French Sudan (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
Foggia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia by HMS Unshaken (![]() |
No. 045 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[68] |
No. 054 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[69] |
Toyo Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Rabaul, New Guinea by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Army Air Force.[2] |
U-733 | ![]() |
The Type VIIC submarine collided with a Kriegsmarine patrol boat and sank at Gotenhafen. She was raised, repaired and returned to service in December 1943.[2] |
9 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bamako | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Dakar, Senegal (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-515 (![]() |
Isonami | ![]() |
World War II. The Fubuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Banda Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south east of Wangi-wangi Island, Netherlands East Indies (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Tautog (![]() |
Oyama Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship (a.k.a. Yuzan Maru) was torpedoed and sunk 250 nautical miles (460 km) north north west of Kaveing, New Ireland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.), by USS Drum (![]() |
Penang Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Banda Sea by USS Tautog (![]() |
Shanghai Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Isla Verde Passage by USS Grayling (![]() |
U-733 | ![]() |
The Type VIIC submarine collided with another U-boat and sank at Gotenhafen, West Prussia. She was raised, repaired and returned to service.[74] |
10 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Alice F. Palmer | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-177 (![]() |
Bella Italia | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Safari (![]() |
F 460C | ![]() |
World War II: The MFP-C landing craft was wrecked on this date.[76] |
Irene | ![]() |
World War II: The blockade runner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Adventure (![]() |
MAS 501 | and MAS 503 (both ![]() |
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Trieste | ![]() |
World War II: The Trento-class cruiser was bombed and sunk at La Maddelena, Sardinia by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Twelfth Air Force.[2] sixty-seven crewmen and four civilians were killed. She was raised post-war and sold to Spain in 1951 for a proposed conversion to an aircraft carrier. This was not proceeded with and she was subsequently scrapped. |
11 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Abisko | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, Netherlands.[2] |
HMS Beverley | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 176: The Town-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. by U-188 (![]() |
Edward B. Dudley | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 232: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. / Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-615 (![]() |
Empire Whimbrel | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) south south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-181 (![]() ![]() |
Entella | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Cagliari, Sardinia by HMS Safari (![]() |
F 477C2 | ![]() |
World War II: The MFP-C2 landing craft, was sunk on this date.[83] |
Fabriano | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by aircraft based on Malta.[2] |
Frode | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off the coast of West Sussex, United Kingdom (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with the loss of eight of her nineteen crew.[84] |
Ingerfire | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 2: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-613 (![]() ![]() |
Isonzo | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Cagliari by HMS Safari (![]() |
James W. Denver | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy UGS 7: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 475 nautical miles (880 km) west of the Canary Islands, Spain (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-195 (![]() ![]() |
MS 13 | ![]() |
World War II: The MS 11-class MS Boat was sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft.[88] |
Loredan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Cagliari by HMS Safari (![]() |
Matt W. Ransom | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy UGS 6A: The Liberty ship, on her maiden voyage struck two mines in the Mediterranean Sea off Casablanca, Morocco (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) and was damaged. She was abandoned by her 64 passengers and crew, who were rescued by USS PC-471 and USS PC-481 (both ![]() |
RD 20 | ![]() |
World War II: The RD class-minesweeper was sunk at Trapani by Allied aircraft. Raised, repaired, and returned to service post War.[90] |
Recina | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of Australia by I-26 (![]() |
Runo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north of Bardia, Libya (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-593 (![]() |
12 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Fresno City | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 232: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland by U-563 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Lancastrian Prince | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 176: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Newfoundland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-404 (![]() |
Pacific Grove | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 232: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-563 (![]() ![]() |
St Lucien | ![]() |
world War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unruly (![]() |
Sydney Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Hansa Bay, New Guinea (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by 5th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberators. 38 crewman and 5 gunners killed.[95] |
Ulysses | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 232: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-563 (![]() ![]() |
13 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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HNoMS Eskdale | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PW 323: The Hunt-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Lizard Head, Cornwall by S-90 and S-112 (both ![]() |
Portland | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Indian Ocean when intercepted by Georges Leygues (![]() |
Santa Irene | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy by HMS Taurus (![]() |
14 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Adonis | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk by Kriegsmarine E-boats with the loss of one crew member.[97] |
Pasvik | ![]() |
World War II: The icebreaking tug struck a mine and sank in Varangerfjord (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with the loss of nine crew.[98] |
Penerf | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Ultor (![]() |
Stanlake | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy PW 323: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off The Lizard, Cornwall by S 82, S 90 and S 112 (all ![]() |
U-526 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off Lorient, Morbihan, France (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with the loss of 42 of her 54 crew.[99] |
Van Heemskerk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Milne Bay by Japanese aircraft.[2] |
15 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMT Adonis | ![]() |
World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom by an E-boat (![]() |
Archimede | ![]() |
World War II: The Brin-class submarine was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Brazil (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by a USN Consolidated PBY of Squadron VP 83.[101] |
Borgå | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north east of Borkum, Lower Saxony by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force with the loss of two crew.[2][102] |
Clan MacIndoe | ![]() |
The cargo ship caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt. She was beached on 27 April, but declared a total loss.[7] |
India Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The Daifuku Maru No. 1-class transport was bombed and sunk near Kairiru Island (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force. Three gunners and seven crew were killed.[103] |
Kaihei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Island off the Bonin Islands (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Seawolf (![]() |
M 5613 Christa | ![]() |
The minesweeper ran aground at Odderøy, Norway and was wrecked.[2] |
Simson | ![]() |
World War II: The tugboat struck a mine and sank off Wrangel Island.[105] |
USS YP-453 | ![]() |
The Yard Patrol Craft ran aground and sank on the Bahama Bank.[106] |
16 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Giacomo Medici | ![]() |
World War II: The Giuseppe La Masa-class destroyer was sunk at Catania by American aircraft.[107] |
Cigno | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Cigno Convoy: The Spica-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south-east of Marettimo Island by HMS Pakenham and HMS Paladin both (![]() |
HMS Pakenham | ![]() |
World War II: Battle of the Cigno Convoy: The P-class destroyer was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Marettimo, Italy by Cassiopea and Cigno (both ![]() ![]() |
Ulven | ![]() |
World War II: the submarine struck a mine and sank in the Skagerrak west of Marstrand with the loss of all 33 crew. |
17 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Fort Rampart | ![]() |
World War II: The Fort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-226 and U-668 (both ![]() |
Nisshin Maru No. 2 | ![]() |
World War II: The transport was damaged, probably by a mine, in the East China Sea and was abandoned. She eventually drifts ashore on Formosa and is later scrapped.[110] |
Sembilan | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south of Mauritius by Leonardo da Vinci (![]() |
Shinnan Maru or Tatshunan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Bougainville Island, Solomon Islands.[2] |
U-175 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USCGC Spencer ( |
18 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Arno | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Bay of Biscay west of Lorient, Morbihan, France by aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force. She sank on 21 April at Corcubión, Spain.[111] |
Corbis | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off the coast of South Africa by U-180 (![]() |
Empire Bruce | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-123 (![]() ![]() |
Fort Rampart | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 233: The Fort ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-628 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Høegh Carrier | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force with the loss of two of her crew.[2][113] |
Liv | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Porto Torres, Sardinia by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later refloated.[114] |
Manaar | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean south of Mauritius by Leonardo da Vinci (![]() |
Nisshun Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The ammunition transport was torpedoed and sunk 200 nautical miles (370 km) north north west of Mussau Island, Bismarck Archipelago (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Drum (![]() ![]() |
HMS P615 | ![]() |
World War II: The Oruç Reis-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-123 (![]() |
HMS Regent | ![]() |
World War II: The Rainbow-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Otranto with the loss of all 63 crew.[97] |
UJ 2205 | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unseen (![]() |
V 1409 Limburgia | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the Seine Bay by HMMGB 38 and HMMGB 39 (both ![]() |
USS YC-891 | ![]() |
The unpowered Covered Lighter sank while under tow off Key West, Florida.[116] |
19 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Alpino | ![]() |
World War II: The Soldati-class destroyer was sunk at La Spezia by British aircraft.[117] |
Banshu Maru No. 5 | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Seawolf (![]() |
Bivona | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unrivalled (![]() |
Francesco Crispi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Elba by HMS Saracen (![]() |
Mostaganem | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by American aircraft. She was then torpedoed and sunk by HMS Unrivalled (![]() |
No. 84 | ![]() |
World War II: The G-5 class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[118] |
Robert Gray | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 234: The Liberty ship straggled behind the conovy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-108 (![]() |
20 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
El Amirante | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 235: The cargo ship foundered in the Atlantic Ocean in a storm. She had previously been in collision with Elias Boudinot (![]() |
Lena Luckenbach | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 233: The cargo ship collided with James Fenimore Cooper (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Meiji Maru No.1 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Honshu, Japan (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Scorpion (![]() |
Michigan | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy UGS 7: The Design 1013 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of Oran, Algeria (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-565 (![]() ![]() |
Sidi-Bel-Abbès | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy UGS 7: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of the Habibas Islands, Algeria (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-565 (![]() ![]() |
21 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Ashantian | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of St. John's, Newfoundland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-415 (![]() ![]() |
Erich Ohlrogge | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off eastern Jutland, Denmark.[128] |
USS Grenadier | ![]() |
World War II: The Tambor-class submarine was bombed and damaged in the Strait of Malacca off Penang, Malaya by Japanese aircraft. She was consequently scuttled by her crew the next day at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.. All 76 crew were taken as prisoners of war. |
John Drayton | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Leonardo da Vinci (![]() ![]() |
KT 7 | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Laforey, HMS Loyal and HMS Lookout (all ![]() |
Marco Foscarini | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Unison (![]() |
Scebeli | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 178: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-191 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Splendid | ![]() |
World War II: The S-class submarine was shelled and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Corsica, France by Hermes (![]() |
Wanstead | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 3: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland by U-415 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
22 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Amerika | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 234: The cargo liner straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-306 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Herring | ![]() |
The Fish-class trawler was sunk in a collision with Cassard (![]() |
Milano | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unbroken (![]() |
Valente | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was attacked and set afire off Cape Vaticano by HMS Sahib (![]() |
Yamazatu Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca by HNLMS O-21 (![]() |
23 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
DB-5, | ![]() |
World War II: The No. 1 class landing boat was lost on this date.[134] |
P-39 Tade | ![]() |
File:Sinking after being torpedoed 01.jpg
P-39 Tade seen through the periscope of USS Seawolf
World War II: The No.31-class patrol boat was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea off Yonaguni Island (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by USS Seawolf ( |
U-189 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Cape Farewell, Greenland by a B-24 bomber of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 54 crew.[135] |
U-191 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by HMS Hesperus (![]() |
U-602 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was lost on patrol in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria with the loss of all 48 crew.[2][136] |
USS YP-422 | ![]() |
The Yard Patrol Craft ran aground and sank on the Tumbo Reef, 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east of the North Bulari Passage, New Caledonia.[137] |
24 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Aquino | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by American aircraft.[2] |
Duna | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in Lyngefjord.[2] |
Galiola | ![]() |
World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Capo di Milazzo, Sicily, Italy by Sahib (![]() |
Kowarra | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of Sandy Cape, Queensland, Australia (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by I-26 (![]() ![]() |
No. 058 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[141] |
SF 217 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Marsala and Tunisia.[142][143] |
Sahib | ![]() |
World War II: The S-class submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Capo di Milazzo, Sicily, Italy by Luftwaffe Ju-88, then attacked by Climene, Gabbiano, and Euterpe, all (![]() |
Santa Catalina | ![]() |
World War II: The Type C2-S-B1 cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 370 nautical miles (690 km) north east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-129 (![]() ![]() |
U-710 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 206 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 49 crew.[145] |
25 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Doryssa | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean by Leonardo da Vinci (![]() |
Leesee | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the White Sea off the Makkaur Lighthouse, Norway by Soviet Ilyushin DB-3 aircraft).[2] |
M-471 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Den Helder, the Netherlands.[146] |
No. 0212 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[147] |
Rosenborg | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy RU 71: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-385 (![]() ![]() |
Rouennais | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Casablanca, Morocco (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) with the loss of sixteen of her 55 crew.[149] |
U-203 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Farewell, Greenland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 811 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS Biter and by HMS Opportune and HMS Pathfinder (all ![]() |
Wullenwever | ![]() |
World War II: The minelayer struck mines and sank in the Baltic Sea.[150] |
USS YP-481 | ![]() |
The Yard Patrol Boat grounded and was wrecked in the Atlantic Ocean off Charleston, South Carolina.[151] |
26 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
F 158A | ![]() |
World War II: The MFP-A landing craft, was sunk on this date.[152] |
Marmara | ![]() |
World War II: The MFP-C2 landing craft, was sunk on this date.[153] |
Limerick | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of Cape Byron, Australia (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by I-177 (![]() |
R 114 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off the Pas-de-Calais coast.[2] |
SF 166 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Marsala and Tunis.[155][156] |
SF 167 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Marsala and Tunis.[157][158] |
USS YP-47 | ![]() |
The Yard Patrol Craft was sunk in the Ambrose Channel off Staten Island, New York in a collision with USS YMS-110 (![]() |
27 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Clan Macindoe | ![]() |
The cargo ship was afire 15 April 1943, off Alexandria. She was subsequently beached and a total loss[160] |
Lydia M. Childs | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by I-178 (![]() |
M 4611 Etienne Rimbert | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in the English Channel off St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands by British aircraft. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[2] |
Merope | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east north east of Cape Bengut, Algeria with the loss of ten of her 34 crew.[161] |
Trondhjemsfjord | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off the Ryvingen Lighthouse, Vest-Agder by Allied aircraft.[162] |
Yuzan Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Scorpion (![]() |
U-174 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Newfoundland (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Lockheed Ventura aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of all 53 crew.[163] |
28 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Butterfly | ![]() |
World War II: the blockade runner, on passage from St Nazaire to Le Havre with a strong German Navy escort, was torpedoed, shelled and sunk by the Royal Navy Hunt-class destroyers HMS Goathland and Albrighton accompanied by a group of Motor Torpedo Boats off Les Sept Iles four nautical miles north east of the Brittany village of Tregastel, Cotes d'Armor.[62][164] |
UJ 1402 Berlin | ![]() |
World War II: the submarine chaser was shelled and sunk while escorting the blockade runner Butterfly off Les Sept-Iles north-east of Tregastel in the department of Cotes d'Armor, Brittany, France (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.).[2][165] |
Climene | ![]() |
World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was sunk west of Sicily by HMS Unshaken (![]() |
HMMTB 639 | ![]() |
World War II: The Fairmile D motor torpedo boat was shelled and sunk off Pantellaria by Sagittario (![]() |
Kamakura Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Gudgeon (![]() |
Ortelsburg | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Mardonius: The cargo ship was sunk at Oslo, Norway, by saboteurs led by Max Manus.[168][169] |
Impero | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMMTB 633, HMMTB 637 and HMMTB 639 (all ![]() |
SF 214 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.[170] |
SF 217 | ![]() |
World War II: The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.[171] |
Tugela | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Mardonius: The cargo ship was sunk at Oslo, Norway due to sabotage by the Norwegian Resistance. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.[162] |
29 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Aludra | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force.[2] |
Arkadia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Constanța, Romania.[2] |
Holland | ![]() |
World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Drogden, Norway.[2] |
McKeesport | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ONS 5: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-258 (![]() ![]() |
Nanking | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-123 (![]() |
Narvik | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force.[2][173] |
R 36 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Constanța, Romania.[2] |
Sturzsee | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by S-55 (![]() |
Taifun | ![]() |
World War II: The tug struck a mine and sank in the North Sea south of Drogden, Norway.[2] |
U-332 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay north of Cape Finisterre, Spain (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 45 crew.[176] |
V 807 Auguste Kämpf | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force.[2] |
V 1408 Aue | ![]() |
World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off IJmuiden, North Holland, Netherlands by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force.[2] |
Wollongbar | ![]() |
World War II: The freighter was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) east south east of Smokey Cape, Australia (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by I-180 (![]() ![]() |
30 April
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Bandar Shahpour | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Corabella | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south west of Freetown (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Fauna | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Sicily by HMS Nubian and HMS Paladin (both ![]() |
Hermes | ![]() |
World War II: The Vasilefs Georgios-class destroyer was bombed and heavily damaged by British aircraft off Cape Bon, Tunisia. Twenty-three crewmen were killed. She was towed to La Goulette, Tunisia and scuttled there on 7 May.[180] |
Kota Tjandi | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south west of Freetown (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-515 (![]() |
Lampo | ![]() |
World War II: The Folgore-class destroyer was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunis by American aircraft.[182] |
Leone Pancaldo | ![]() |
World War II: The Navigatori-class destroyer was bombed and sunk by aircraft north-north-east of Cape Bon.[183] |
SS Malmö | ![]() |
World War II: The train ferry struck a mine off Copenhagen, Denmark and was beached on the Swedish coast.[2] |
MAS 552 | ![]() |
World War II: The MAS 552-class MAS boat was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by Allied aircraft.[55] |
MS 25 | ![]() |
World War II: The MS 11-class MS Boat was sunk west of Sicily by Allied aircraft.[88] |
Nagina | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy TS 37: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south west of Freetown (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by U-515 (![]() ![]() |
Phoebe A. Hearst | ![]() |
World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Fiji (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by I-19 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
RA-10 | ![]() |
World War II: The Minesweeper, a former Elco 77' PT boat, was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off La Goulette, Tunisia by Royal Air Force aircraft.[186] |
Teramo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by American aircraft.[2] |
U-227 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Faroe Islands (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) by a Handley Page Hampden aircraft of 455 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force.[187] |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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Florida Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Kavieng, New Ireland by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force on 1 or 3 April.[2] |
USS LCI(L)-7 | ![]() |
The Landing Craft, Infantry (Large) was lost sometime in April.[188] |
Kosei Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Wewak, New Guinea by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Army Air Force between 12 and 20 April.[2] |
Nanshin Maru | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Kavieng by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the United States Army Air Force on 1 or 3 April.[2] |
USS Pickerel | ![]() |
World War II: The Porpoise-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of Honshu, Japan by Japanese forces sometime after 7 April with the loss of all 73 crew. |
U-376 | ![]() |
The Type VIIC submarine departed from La Pallice, Charente-Maritime, France on 6 April. No further trace, presumed lost in the Bay of Biscay with the loss of all 47 crew. |
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Ship events in 1943 | |||||||||||
Ship launches: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
Ship commissionings: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
Ship decommissionings: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
Shipwrecks: | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |