List of shipwrecks in April 1917
The list of shipwrecks in April 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during April 1917.
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1 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Aztec | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°20′N 6°00′W / 48.333°N 6.000°W) by SM U-46 (![]() |
Bergenhus | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the North Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) east of the Farne Islands, Northumberland, United Kingdom by SM UC-40 (![]() |
Camilla | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of Skudesnes, Rogaland (56°32′N 3°59′E / 56.533°N 3.983°E) by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Consul Persson | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (58°21′N 2°55′E / 58.350°N 2.917°E) by SM U-54 (![]() |
Eastern Belle | ![]() | World War I: The ketch was scuttled in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) south west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Endymion | ![]() | World War I: The ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Start Point, Devon by SM UB-32 (![]() |
Ester | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (56°32′N 4°18′E / 56.533°N 4.300°E) by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Fjelland | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west by west of Utsire, Rogaland (58°20′N 5°50′E / 58.333°N 5.833°E) by SM U-54 (![]() |
Jolie Brise | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Audierne, Finistère by SM UB-36 (![]() |
Kasenga | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Cape Palos, Spain by an enemy submarine.[11] |
Maria Santissima D. Grazie | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM U-65 (![]() |
Maria T. | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by SM U-65 (![]() |
Providence de Dieu | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Audierne by SM UB-36 (![]() |
Silvia | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south east of the Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Warren | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy (41°51′N 11°22′E / 41.850°N 11.367°E) by SM UC-38 (![]() |
Zambesi | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) north by west of Alexandria, Egypt (31°26′N 29°49′E / 31.433°N 29.817°E) by SM U-63 (![]() |
2 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Britannia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship torpedoed and was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) west north west of Pantelleria, Italy (36°35′N 11°28′E / 36.583°N 11.467°E) by SM U-65 (![]() |
HMT Commandant | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 (![]() ![]() |
Filicudi | ![]() | World War I: The naval tug struck a mine placed by SM UC-38 (![]() |
Havlyst | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea off Lindesnes, Vest-Agder (57°30′N 6°50′E / 57.500°N 6.833°E) by SM U-54 (![]() |
Anna Fostenes | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk, probably by a floating mine, 90 miles (140 km) north of Terschelling, with the loss of eight crewman.[23] |
Lord Scarborough | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) east of the Isle of May, Fife by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Sagitta | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea (60°00′N 2°00′W / 60.000°N 2.000°W) by SM U-78 (![]() |
Snespurven | ![]() | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) south south west of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland (50°55′N 7°03′W / 50.917°N 7.050°W) by SM U-59 (![]() |
Zealandia | ![]() | The ship ran aground off Southport, Lancashire, United Kingdom.[27] |
3 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Annunziata A. | ![]() | World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sardinia (39°52′N 10°04′E / 39.867°N 10.067°E) by SM UC-38 (![]() |
Ardgask | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of Cape Rosello, Sicily by SM U-35 (![]() |
Caterina R. | ![]() | World War I: The barquentine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily (39°27′N 9°46′E / 39.450°N 9.767°E) by SM UC-38 (![]() |
Domenico | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sardinia (39°24′N 9°55′E / 39.400°N 9.917°E) by SM UC-38 (![]() |
Ellen James | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-71 (![]() |
Ernest Simons | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cap Sera, Algeria (37°08′N 8°28′E / 37.133°N 8.467°E) by SM UC-37 (![]() |
Hesperus | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 72 nautical miles (133 km) off the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (48°50′N 7°20′W / 48.833°N 7.333°W) by SM U-46 (![]() |
Maria Ferrara | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily by SM U-65 (![]() |
Nuova Maria di Porto Salvo | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily by SM UC-38 (![]() |
Saint Simon | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of La Galite, Tunisia (37°36′N 8°38′E / 37.600°N 8.633°E) by SM UC-37 (![]() |
Vasilefs Constantinos | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Aegean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) south west of Akra Akritas by SM UB-43 (![]() |
4 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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City of Paris | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 46 nautical miles (85 km) south by east of Cap d'Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, France (42°54′N 7°38′E / 42.900°N 7.633°E) by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Domingo | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Queenstown, County Cork, United Kingdom by SM U-60 (![]() |
Gibraltar | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east north east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Hundvaagø | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland. She was beached at Castletownbere, County Cork. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.[43] |
Hunstanton | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 36 nautical miles (67 km) west of the Isles of Scilly (49°50′N 7°40′W / 49.833°N 7.667°W) by SM UC-30 (![]() |
Maggie Ross | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north east of Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Margit | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°28′N 21°24′E / 35.467°N 21.400°E) by SM U-63 (![]() |
Marguerite | ![]() | World War I: The four-masted schooner was captured and damaged in attempting to scuttle her with a torpedo or by scuttling charges in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south west of Sardinia by SM U-35 (![]() |
Missourian | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Porto Maurizio, Liguria, Italy by SM U-52 (![]() |
Monte Protedigo | ![]() | World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly (49°27′N 6°44′W / 49.450°N 6.733°W) by SM UC-30 (![]() |
Parana | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel off Barfleur, Manche, France by SM UB-32 (![]() |
Parkgate | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) north east of the Cap de Fer, Algeria (38°12′N 8°10′E / 38.200°N 8.167°E) by SM U-35 (![]() |
Penseiro | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the Isles of Scilly by SM UC-71 (![]() |
Ravenna | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Cape Mele, Liguria (44°00′N 8°28′E / 44.000°N 8.467°E) by SM U-52 (![]() |
San Giovanni Battiste | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM UC-37 (![]() |
Trevier | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Scheveningen, South Holland, Netherlands (52°15′N 3°49′E / 52.250°N 3.817°E) by SM UB-23 (![]() |
Vladimir Reitz | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west by north of Foula, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM U-78 (![]() |
5 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Amiral L'Hermite | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) west north west of the Blasket Islands, County Kerry, United Kingdom by SM U-59 (![]() |
Angel Marina | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Ligurian Sea (43°16′N 7°10′E / 43.267°N 7.167°E) by SM U-52 (![]() |
Benheather | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°20′N 12°30′W / 51.333°N 12.500°W) by SM U-46 (![]() |
Bris | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of the Butt of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom by SM U-78 (![]() |
Calliope | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south west of Ustica, Italy (38°22′N 11°25′E / 38.367°N 11.417°E) by SM U-65 (![]() |
Canadian | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°36′N 10°48′W / 51.600°N 10.800°W) by SM U-59 (![]() |
Dicto | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Armen Rock by SM UB-39 (![]() |
Dunkerquois | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) off the Blasket Islands by SM U-86 (![]() |
Ebenezer | ![]() | World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of St. Kilda, United Kingdom (57°58′N 8°20′W / 57.967°N 8.333°W) by SM U-57 (![]() |
Ernest Legouve | ![]() | World War I: The barque was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west by south of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom (50°30′N 1°26′W / 50.500°N 1.433°W) by SM UB-32 (![]() |
Gower Coast | ![]() | World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by SM UC-71 (![]() |
Marie Celine | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-86 (![]() |
N. J. Fjord | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east north east of Coquet Island, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Her crew survived.[73] |
Roland | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west north west of the Blasket Islands by SM U-59 (![]() |
San Fulgencio | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Sables d'Olonne, Vendée, France by SM UC-71 (![]() |
Siberier | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (52°18′N 11°40′W / 52.300°N 11.667°W) by SM U-86 (![]() |
Solstad | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea north west of Cythera, Greece (36°02′N 20°50′E / 36.033°N 20.833°E) by SM U-63 (![]() |
Vilja | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic OCean 135 nautical miles (250 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (52°12′N 13°07′W / 52.200°N 13.117°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
6 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Cybele | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea of Cabo de Gata, Almeria, Spain by SM UC-25 (![]() |
Henry Clay | ![]() | The schooner barge sank in 15 fathoms (90 ft; 27 m) of water 9 miles (14 km) west south west of the Montauk Point Light after springing a leak in a gale, a total loss. The crew was rescued by her tug Germantown (![]() |
John H. Ryerson | ![]() | The barge went ashore on Kelsey Point near Duck Island, Connecticut. Refloated and returned to service.[82] |
Kongshaug | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north of Kinnaird Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM UB-35 (![]() |
La Tour d'Auvergne | ![]() | World War I: The brig was shelled and set on fire in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south east of the Longships Lighthouse by SM UB-39 (![]() |
Lord Kitchener | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north by east of Kinnaird Head by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Marion | ![]() | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (52°10′N 13°46′W / 52.167°N 13.767°W) by SM U-60 (![]() |
Narberth Castle | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Dennis Head Old Beacon, North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands by SM UC-27 (![]() |
Nestor | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west by north of North Ronaldsay by SM UC-27 (![]() |
Perce Neige | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Lands End, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UB-39 (![]() |
Powhatan | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north by west of North Rona (59°32′N 6°30′W / 59.533°N 6.500°W) by SM U-66 (![]() |
Presto | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-40 (![]() |
Rahmanich | ![]() | World War I: The ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt by SM UC-34 (![]() |
Recto | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north by east of Kinnaird Head by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Rosalind | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (51°39′N 14°20′W / 51.650°N 14.333°W) by SM U-86 (![]() |
Sand Flea | ![]() | The dredge sank in the harbor at Bridgeport, Connecticut.[82] |
Spithead | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north by west of the Damietta Lighthouse, Egypt (31°44′N 31°46′E / 31.733°N 31.767°E) by SM UC-34 (![]() |
HMT Strathrannoch | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-31 (![]() |
Tell City | ![]() | The steamer sank after being forced ashore at Little Hocking, Ohio.[97] |
Thelma | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south by west of the Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Vine Branch | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (49°45′N 14°08′W / 49.750°N 14.133°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
7 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Caminha | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south west of Cape Ferrat (45°22′N 2°48′W / 45.367°N 2.800°W) by gunfire from SM UC-71 (![]() |
SMS Cormoran | ![]() | World War I: The merchant raider was scuttled at Guam with the loss of nine crew. |
Edwin R. Hunt | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Cabo de Gata, Almeria, Spain by SM UC-25 (![]() |
Emily S. Baymore | ![]() | The barge went on the rocks at Eastern Point, New London, Connecticut.[82] |
Fiskaa | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) off St. Kilda, United Kingdom by SM U-46 (![]() |
HMS Jason | ![]() | World War I: The torpedo boat struck a mine placed by SM U-78 (![]() |
SS Maplewood | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 47 nautical miles (87 km) south west of Cape Sperone, Sardinia, Italy by SM U-35 (![]() |
Salmo | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 210 nautical miles (390 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock (52°30′N 14°40′W / 52.500°N 14.667°W) by SM U-60 (![]() |
Scow No. 35 | ![]() | The scow sank in White Head Pass, Portland, Maine.[82] |
Seward | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled, or torpedoed, and sunk, or captured and scuttled with explosives, depending on source, in the Mediterranean Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) north east of Begur, Spain (42°42′N 3°41′E / 42.700°N 3.683°E) by SM U-52 (![]() |
Trefusis | ![]() | World War I: The collier was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east of Cape Pula, Sardinia (38°38′N 9°25′E / 38.633°N 9.417°E) by SM U-65 (![]() |
8 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Alba | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off Garraf, Spain (41°05′N 1°53′E / 41.083°N 1.883°E) by SM U-52 (![]() |
SMS G88 | ![]() | World War I: The G85-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by a Royal Navy Coastal Motor Boat.[110] |
Geilan Bahri | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 54 nautical miles (100 km) off Alexandria, Egypt by SM UC-34 (![]() |
Livatho | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Crete (36°24′N 20°56′E / 36.400°N 20.933°E) by SM UB-47 (![]() |
Lucia | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Pula, Sardinia by SM U-65 (![]() |
Nestos | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west south west of Sapientza (36°27′N 20°59′E / 36.450°N 20.983°E) by SM UB-47 (![]() |
Papa Gian Battista | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Pula, Sardinia by SM U-65 (![]() |
Petridge | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°14′N 10°10′W / 48.233°N 10.167°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
Torrington | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of the Isles of Scilly by SM U-55 (![]() |
Umvoti | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west north west of Ouessant (48°48′N 10°15′W / 48.800°N 10.250°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
9 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Avon | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 (![]() ![]() |
Cairnie | ![]() | The coaster dragged her anchors, collided with another vessel and sank. Her crew were rescued.[120] |
Concord | ![]() | The steamer went ashore on Hog Island, Massachusetts.[82] |
Esterel | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Port-Vendres, Pyrénées-Orientales (42°39′N 3°30′E / 42.650°N 3.500°E) by SM U-52 (![]() |
Fremad I | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) off Lindesnes, Vest-Agder (58°47′N 0°52′E / 58.783°N 0.867°E) by SM U-59 (![]() |
Ganslei | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in Kola Bay (69°19′N 33°31′E / 69.317°N 33.517°E) by SM U-75 (![]() |
Kittiwake | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of the Maas Lightship (![]() ![]() |
HMT Ortho | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-14 (![]() |
Saint Maudez | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) north north west of Fécamp, Seine-Inférieure by SM UB-39 (![]() |
Themistoclis | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Pointe Saint-Mathieu, Finistère, France by SM UC-71 (![]() |
Valhall | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of the Pierres Noires, Finistère by SM UC-71 (![]() |
10 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Abd Razid | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tripoli, Libya by SM UC-20 (![]() |
Dalton | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Matapan, Greece (36°00′N 22°40′E / 36.000°N 22.667°E) by SM U-28 (![]() |
HMS P26 | ![]() | World War I: The P-class sloop struck a mine placed by SM UC-26 (![]() ![]() |
Pluto | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) south east by east of Lowestoft, Suffolk (52°19′N 2°34′E / 52.317°N 2.567°E) by SM UB-20 (![]() |
Porto di Rodi | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea 37°53′N 18°02′E / 37.883°N 18.033°E) SM U-32 (![]() |
Ranvik | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) west south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-71 (![]() |
HMHS Salta | ![]() | (![]() |
11 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Amy | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-26 (![]() |
Ansgar | ![]() | World War I: The barquentine was set afire and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape San Antonio, Spain (39°06′N 0°30′E / 39.100°N 0.500°E) by SM U-52 (![]() |
Candia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Zuwara, Libya by SM UC-20 (![]() |
Cyfarthfa | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) west south west of Antikythera, Greece (35°29′N 22°30′E / 35.483°N 22.500°E) by SM UB-47 (![]() |
Duchess of Cornwall | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-26 (![]() |
Imperial Transport | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) north west by north of Alexandria, Egypt by SM UC-34 (![]() |
Miss Morris | ![]() | World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south east of Garrucha, Andalusia, Spain (36°57′N 1°50′W / 36.950°N 1.833°W) by SM U-35 (![]() |
Nancy | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse, Hordaland, Norway by SM U-30 (![]() |
Precedent | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) east south east of Berry Head, Devon by SM UB-38 (![]() |
Quaggy | ![]() | World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by SM UC-31 (![]() |
Sarvsfos | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) south east of Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (58°33′N 0°00′E / 58.550°N 0.000°E) by SM U-50 (![]() |
Saxo | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse by SM U-30 (![]() |
Star | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 68 nautical miles (126 km) off the coast of Fife, United Kingdom by SM U-30 (![]() |
Sylfiden | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Barents Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north by west of Holmengrå, Finnmark by SM U-30 (![]() |
HMS Thrush | ![]() | The salvage ship was wrecked off Glenarm, Ireland. |
Tremorvah | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) north north west of Cape Bougaroni, Algeria by SM U-65 (![]() |
12 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Angela M. | ![]() | World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Cape Bougaroni, Algeria by SM U-65 (![]() |
Caliban | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-76 (![]() |
Chinkiang | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east by east of Buchan Ness, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-76 (![]() |
Crown Prince | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Girdle Ness by SM UC-76 (![]() |
Dina Henderika | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east north east of Hartlepool, County Durham, United Kingdom by SM UC-30 (![]() |
Edelweiss | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure by SM UC-71 (![]() |
Equerry | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of Kincaid Head by SM UC-76 (![]() |
Ernst Sophie | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (51°05′N 11°58′W / 51.083°N 11.967°W) by SM UC-27 (![]() |
Fife Ness | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) east north east of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-76 (![]() |
Glencliffe | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Tabarca Island, Alicante, Spain (38°07′N 0°22′W / 38.117°N 0.367°W) by SM U-52 (![]() |
India | ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
Kildale | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Pantelleria, Italy (36°44′N 12°32′E / 36.733°N 12.533°E) SM U-32 (![]() |
Kolaastind | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (60°14′N 2°42′E / 60.233°N 2.700°E) by SM U-30 (![]() |
Largo Bay | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east by east of Buchan Ness by SM UC-76 (![]() |
Lilian | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Girdle Ness by SM UC-76 (![]() |
Lismore | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 22 nautical miles (41 km) north west by north of Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France (49°48′N 0°18′W / 49.800°N 0.300°W) by SM UB-38 (![]() |
Neptunus | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east north east of Hartlepool by SM UC-31 (![]() |
Niritos | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Augusta, Sicily, Italy (37°13′N 15°20′E / 37.217°N 15.333°E) by SM U-27 (![]() |
Osprey | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) north east by east of Girdle Ness by SM UC-76 (![]() |
Toro | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°30′N 10°00′W / 48.500°N 10.000°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
Union | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea 18 to 20 nautical miles (33 to 37 km) east of the Souter Lighthouse, County Durham by SM UC-31 (![]() |
Voorwarts | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east north east of Hartlepool by SM UC-30 (![]() |
13 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Argyll | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°23′N 9°07′W / 49.383°N 9.117°W) by SM U-84 (![]() |
Bandon | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-44 (![]() |
Bokn | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse, Hordaland (60°04′N 0°45′E / 60.067°N 0.750°E) by SM U-30 (![]() |
Frixos | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (60°04′N 0°45′E / 60.067°N 0.750°E) by SM U-30 (![]() |
Gama | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea (60°24′N 1°15′E / 60.400°N 1.250°E) by SM U-30 (![]() |
Gambetta | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the Île d'Yeu, Finistère by SM UC-26 (![]() |
Giuseppe Accame | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Cape Spartel, Morocco by SM U-35 (![]() |
Glenlora | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the North Sea (60°36′N 1°53′E / 60.600°N 1.883°E) by SM U-30 (![]() |
Kariba | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 260 nautical miles (480 km) west north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°30′N 11°28′W / 48.500°N 11.467°W) by SM UC-27 (![]() |
Maggie Todd | ![]() | The schooner went ashore at Wood End, Provincetown, Massachusetts. Refloated and returned to service.[82] |
Maria | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset by SM UB-38 (![]() |
HMML 534 | ![]() | The motor launch was lost in the Mediterranean Sea on this date.[17] |
Odysseus | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Cape Spartel by SM U-35 (![]() |
HMT Pitstruan | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-76 (![]() |
Stork | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire by SM UC-41 (![]() |
Strathcona | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 145 nautical miles (269 km) west north west of North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (59°35′N 5°49′W / 59.583°N 5.817°W) by SM U-78 (![]() |
Stromboli | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Cape Spartel by SM U-35 (![]() |
W. F. Babcock | ![]() | The schooner barge went ashore on Monomoy Point, Massachusetts. Refloated and returned to service.[82][188] |
Zara | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) off the Hellisøy Lighthouse (60°08′N 1°52′E / 60.133°N 1.867°E) by SM U-30 (![]() |
14 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Andromach | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Shetland Islands by SM U-78 (![]() |
Cinque Ottobre | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia by SM UC-20 (![]() |
Fjeldli | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 76 nautical miles (141 km) west by north of the Marstein Lighthouse, Hordaland (60°02′N 2°10′E / 60.033°N 2.167°E) by SM U-30 (![]() |
Gange | ![]() | World War I: The troopship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 33 nautical miles (61 km) north east of Cape Serrat, Algeria (37°24′N 9°50′E / 37.400°N 9.833°E) by SM UC-37 (![]() |
Hermione | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-33 (![]() ![]() |
HMT Orcades | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 (![]() |
Patagonier | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 135 nautical miles (250 km)) west of Gibraltar (36°00′N 9°00′W / 36.000°N 9.000°W) by SM U-35 (![]() |
Progresso | ![]() | World War I: The tug was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia by SM UC-20 (![]() |
Spray | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) north east of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UC-30 (![]() |
Tom | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) off Hourtin, Gironde, France (45°05′N 1°30′W / 45.083°N 1.500°W) by SM UC-26 (![]() |
Tres Macs | ![]() | World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (36°39′N 7°22′W / 36.650°N 7.367°W) by SM U-52 (![]() |
Venus | ![]() | World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by SM UC-50 (![]() |
15 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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A-5 | ![]() | Sunk at Cavite Navy Yard in the Philippines due to a ballast tank leak. Raised and returned to service.[202] |
Alert | ![]() | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Dover, Kent.[11] |
Alessio Cocco | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia by SM UC-20 (![]() |
Arcadian | ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
Astræa | ![]() | World War I: The barquentine was set afire and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°00′N 10°30′W / 49.000°N 10.500°W) by SM U-55 (![]() |
Brothertoft | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea (approximately 55°50′N 1°30′E / 55.833°N 1.500°E) by SM UC-30 (![]() |
Cameronia | ![]() | World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) east of Malta (35°50′N 17°32′E / 35.833°N 17.533°E) by SM U-33 (![]() ![]() |
Dalmatian | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea by SM UC-44 (![]() |
Fram | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the North Sea (56°35′N 2°45′W / 56.583°N 2.750°W) by SM U-93 (![]() |
Gretaston | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°08′N 11°32′W / 43.133°N 11.533°W) by SM UC-27 (![]() |
Heikina | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea by SM UC-44 (![]() |
Mashobra | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) south west of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°34′N 20°40′E / 35.567°N 20.667°E) by SM U-28 (![]() |
Møhlenpris | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of Beachy Head, Sussex, United Kingdom (50°38′N 0°15′W / 50.633°N 0.250°W) by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Panaghi Drakatos | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 26 nautical miles (48 km) off Cape Santa Maria, Portugal by SM U-35 (![]() |
Paris | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Greipengen by SM U-30 (![]() |
Sutterton | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) east south east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire (55°45′N 0°15′W / 55.750°N 0.250°W) by SM UC-44 (![]() |
Tusnastabb | ![]() | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Cap Gris Nez, Pas-de-Calais, France (50°54′N 1°34′E / 50.900°N 1.567°E). Her crew survived.[216] |
16 April[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Amanda | ![]() | World War I: The brig was scuttled in the North Sea[217] (56°27′N 3°00′E / 56.450°N 3.000°E) by SM UC-51 (![]() |
Anne | ![]() | World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (51°45′N 17°20′W / 51.750°N 17.333°W) by SM U-43 (![]() |
HMS C16 | ![]() | The C-class submarine was rammed and sunk at Harwich, Essex by HMS Melampus (![]() |
Cairndhu | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) west of Beachy Head, Sussex by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Crios |