List of shipwrecks in July 1917
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The list of shipwrecks in July 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during July 1917.
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30 | 31 | Unknown date | ||||
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1 July[edit]
For the loss of the Norwegian barque Asalia on this date, see the entry for 30 June 1917
Ship | State | Description |
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Advance | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the North Sea by SM UC-63 (![]() |
Amstelland | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) south of Galley Head, County Cork, United Kingdom by SM UC-31 (![]() |
Angela Madre | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sardinia by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Ariel | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east north east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire (57°45′N 1°12′W / 57.750°N 1.200°W) by SM UC-33 (![]() |
Bachi | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay west of Sables d'Olonne, Vendée, France by SM U-84 (![]() |
Corrado | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Sardinia and Sicily by SM U-38 (![]() |
Demerara | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Bay of Biscay 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of Sables d'Olonne by SM U-84 (![]() |
Don Emilio | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west by west of the Esha Ness Lighthouse, Shetland Islands (60°33′N 2°08′W / 60.550°N 2.133°W) by SM U-80 (![]() |
Eclipse | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) north by west of Brough of Birsay, Orkney Islands by SM U-45 (![]() |
Gleam | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the North Sea by SM UC-63 (![]() |
Marie | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sardinia by SM U-63 (![]() |
Militades Embiricos | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Bizerta, Algeria (37°58′N 9°40′E / 37.967°N 9.667°E) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Radiance | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea by SM UC-63 (![]() |
Volto Santo G. | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Sardinia and Sicily (38°25′N 10°51′E / 38.417°N 10.850°E) by SM U-38 (![]() |
2 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Argentario | ![]() | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sardinia (38°08′N 9°51′E / 38.133°N 9.850°E) by SM U-63 (![]() |
Bessie | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea[17] (61°55′N 1°10′E / 61.917°N 1.167°E) by SM U-86 (![]() |
General Buller | ![]() | World War I: The drifter was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Sumburgh Head, Shetland Islands by SM UC-33 (![]() |
Hamnavoe | ![]() | World War I: The drifter was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Sumburgh Head by SM UC-33 (![]() |
May Flower | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea north of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom[21] (61°40′N 1°20′E / 61.667°N 1.333°E) by SM U-57 (![]() |
Shinsan Maru | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM UB-47 (![]() |
Thirlby | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 122 nautical miles (226 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°39′N 12°52′W / 51.650°N 12.867°W) by SM UC-30 (![]() |
3 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Cimbria | ![]() | World War I: The three-masted schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (60°09′N 5°50′W / 60.150°N 5.833°W) by SM U-49 (![]() |
City of Cambridge | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Jijelli, Algeria by SM UC-67 (![]() |
HMT Drake II | ![]() | The naval trawler was wrecked in the Kenmare River, County Cork.[28] |
Henrik | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 60 nautical miles (110 km) west south west of Penmarc'h, Finistère, France (47°25′N 5°22′W / 47.417°N 5.367°W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Iceland | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Galley Head, County Cork by SM U-88 (![]() |
Immacolatina | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily by SM U-63 (![]() |
Marthe Roux | ![]() | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) off Cape Ivi, Algeria (36°30′N 0°13′E / 36.500°N 0.217°E) by SM U-34 (![]() |
Mary Boyes | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Shetland Islands (60°09′N 5°50′W / 60.150°N 5.833°W) by SM U-49 (![]() |
Matador | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (51°16′N 12°25′W / 51.267°N 12.417°W) by SM UC-30 (![]() |
Mongara | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Messina, Sicily, Italy (38°10′N 15°36′E / 38.167°N 15.600°E) by SM U-28 (![]() |
Orleans | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 165 nautical miles (306 km) west south west of Belle Île, Morbihan, France (47°12′N 7°40′W / 47.200°N 7.667°W) by SM UC-71 (![]() |
Proefneming I | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Shetland Islands (60°09′N 5°50′W / 60.150°N 5.833°W) by SM U-49 (![]() |
Thor | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Shetland Islands (60°09′N 5°50′W / 60.150°N 5.833°W by SM U-49 (![]() |
4 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS Aster | ![]() | World War I: The Acacia-class sloop struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta with the loss of ten of her 77 crew.[40] |
Bestevaer | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Scheveningen, South Holland by SM UC-21 (![]() |
Chrysolite | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north of the Haisbro Lightship (![]() |
Fratelli Bianchi | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Cap de l'Aiguille (36°05′N 1°09′W / 36.083°N 1.150°W) by SM U-34 (![]() |
Goathland | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 6.32 nautical miles (11.70 km) off Belle Île, Morbihan, France (47°11′N 3°08′W / 47.183°N 3.133°W by SM U-84 (![]() |
Hurstside | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 108 nautical miles (200 km) north north east of Cape Wrath, Sutherland (60°25′N 4°38′W / 60.417°N 4.633°W) by SM UC-54 (![]() |
Kodan | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland by SM U-93 (![]() |
Loch Katrine | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 85 nautical miles (157 km) east south east of Sandoy, Faroe Islands by SM U-87 (![]() |
HMS Mona | ![]() | The Q-ship was lost in the Mediterranean Sea on this date.[48] |
Snetoppen | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (47°30′N 7°05′W / 47.500°N 7.083°W) by SM UC-71 (![]() |
Ull | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) west north west of Portland Bill, Dorset, United Kingdom by SM UC-61 (![]() |
Unknown submarine | Unknown | World War I: The submarine was shelled and sunk in the English Channel in a gun battle with the tanker Navajo (![]() |
5 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Bjerkø | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) north west of the Triagoz Lighthouse, Finistère, France (48°50′N 3°51′W / 48.833°N 3.850°W) by SM UB-18 (![]() |
Ciboure | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 22 nautical miles (41 km) south west of Gozo, Malta (35°55′N 13°41′E / 35.917°N 13.683°E) by SM U-65 (![]() |
Cumberland | ![]() | World War I: The coastal cargo ship was damaged by a mine off Gabo Island and was beached, partially sunk. Temporary repairs were made and she was refloated and towed off on 11 August.[53] |
Cuyahoga | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west north west of Tory Island, County Donegal (55°12′N 12°10′W / 55.200°N 12.167°W) by SM U-57 (![]() |
Havbris | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south west of Prawle Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UB-32 (![]() |
Marionga Goulandris | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Matapan (35°38′N 22°36′E / 35.633°N 22.600°E) by SM U-14 (![]() |
Ocean Swell | ![]() | World War I: The barquentine was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east of Start Point, Devon by SM UB-31 (![]() |
SM UC-7 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UC I submarine was last reported in the North Sea on this date. Believed to have subsequently struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north of Zeebrugge, West Flanders, Belgium with the loss of all eighteen crew.[58] |
6 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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AG-14 | ![]() | World War I: The AG-class submarine was sunk off Libava, probably by a mine. |
Cumberland | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean 16 nautical miles (30 km) south west of Gabo Island, Victoria, Australia.[25] |
Flora | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of Lamba Ness, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM U-52 (![]() |
Handel en Visscherij | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea (56°50′N 5°20′E / 56.833°N 5.333°E) by SM UC-33 (![]() |
Indutiomare | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel (50°34′N 01°24′W / 50.567°N 1.400°W) by SM UC-61 (![]() |
HMS Itchen | ![]() | World War I: The E-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) north north east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire (58°35′N 0°45′W / 58.583°N 0.750°W) by SM UC-44 (![]() |
Løvstakken | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°00′N 5°43′W / 48.000°N 5.717°W) by SM UC-71 (![]() |
Motor | ![]() | World War I: The auxiliary schooner was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Utsira, Rogaland, Norway (59°22′N 2°45′E / 59.367°N 2.750°E) by SM U-58 (![]() |
Piet Hein | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea (56°50′N 5°20′E / 56.833°N 5.333°E) by SM UC-33 (![]() |
Roma | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM U-65 (![]() |
Skjald | ![]() | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the North Sea (57°03′N 4°46′E / 57.050°N 4.767°E) by SM UC-33 (![]() |
Victoria 2 | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north of Ouessant by SM UC-71 (![]() |
7 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Bellucia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south south east of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°58′N 5°11′W / 49.967°N 5.183°W) by SM UB-31 (![]() |
Condesa | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 105 nautical miles (194 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°23′N 9°00′W / 49.383°N 9.000°W) by SM U-84 (![]() |
Coral Leaf | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) north west by north of Tearaght Island, County Donegal by an Imperial German Navy submarine.[25] |
HMT Kelvin | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea east of Aldeburgh, Suffolk (52°04′25″N 1°46′50″E / 52.07361°N 1.78056°E) with the loss of five of her crew.[71] |
La Resolu | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM U-38 (![]() |
Massapequa | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Belle Île, Morbihan, France (46°40′N 9°00′W / 46.667°N 9.000°W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Milano | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Sigli, Algeria (37°06′N 4°50′E / 37.100°N 4.833°E) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Mt 11 | ![]() | World War I: The minesweeping boat struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Rauma, Finland.[75] |
Mt 14 | ![]() | World War I: The minesweeping boat struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Rauma.[76] |
Oxø | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Isles of Scilly (49°32′N 8°17′W / 49.533°N 8.283°W) by SM U-84 (![]() |
USS Saxis | ![]() | The patrol vessel was wrecked at West Point, Virginia.[78] |
Shigizan Maru | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Port-la-Nouvelle, Aude, France. Her crew survived.[79] |
HMT Southesk | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in Auskerry Sound (59°03′N 2°34′W / 59.050°N 2.567°W) with the loss of four of her crew.[80] |
Southina | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) north north west of Cape Sigli (36°52′N 4°56′E / 36.867°N 4.933°E) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Tarquah | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of the Bull Rock (51°29′N 10°25′W / 51.483°N 10.417°W) by SM U-57 (![]() |
SM U-99 | ![]() | World War I: The Type U 57 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (58°00′N 3°40′E / 58.000°N 3.667°E) by HMS J2 (![]() |
Wilberforce | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south of the Cabo de Gata, Spain (36°23′N 2°22′W / 36.383°N 2.367°W) by SM U-34 (![]() |
8 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Asheim | ![]() | World War I: The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) north west of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal, United Kingdom (57°33′N 7°55′W / 57.550°N 7.917°W) by SM U-53 (![]() |
Atlantic | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of St. Kilda, United Kingdom by SM U-53 (![]() |
Cambronne | ![]() | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) off the Île de Sein, Finistère (47°34′N 7°30′W / 47.567°N 7.500°W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Fiorella | ![]() | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Norwegian Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of the Faroe Islands by SM U-58 (![]() |
L'Immortale Leone | ![]() | World War I: the brigantine was shelled and sunk in the Strait of Sicily (36°20′N 11°35′E / 36.333°N 11.583°E) by SM U-65 (![]() |
Manila | ![]() | World War I: The Schooner was captured and sunk by SMS Seeadler (![]() |
Mary W. Bowen | ![]() | World War I: The five-masted schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean west of Belle Île (47°20′N 8°10′W / 47.333°N 8.167°W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
M. I. Mandal | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Obuasi | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 290 nautical miles (540 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-49 (![]() |
Pegu | ![]() | World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km)) south east of Galley Head, County Cork (51°28′N 8°39′W / 51.467°N 8.650°W) by SM U-57 (![]() |
Ruelle | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north west of Madeira, Portugal (approximately 38°N 18°W / 38°N 18°W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Spekulation | ![]() | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) south east of Hartlepool, County Durham, United Kingdom[96] by SM UC-55 (![]() |
Valetta | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 118 nautical miles (219 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°49′N 12°22′W / 51.817°N 12.367°W) by SM U-87 (![]() |
Vendee | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off the mouth of the Gironde (45°45′N 1°20′W / 45.750°N 1.333°W with the loss of three of her crew.[99] |
9 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Ceres | ![]() | World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west of Penmarc'h, Finistère (47°00′N 10°36′W / 47.000°N 10.600°W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Iparraguirre | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of the Butt of Lewis, United Kingdom (59°08′N 6°10′W / 59.133°N 6.167°W) by SM U-66 (![]() |
Nyora | ![]() | The steamship foundered in a storm 50 miles (80 km) west of Kingston, South Australia just after passing Kangaroo Island while towing the schooner Astoria. 14 people onboard Nyora were lost, with 2 survivors.[102] The vessel's wreck was found on 18 June 2019 off Café Jaffa, South Australia.[103] |
Prince Abbas | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 29 nautical miles (54 km) east of Fair Isle by SM U-52 (![]() |
HMS Vanguard | ![]() | The St. Vincent-class battleship exploded and sank at Scapa Flow, Orkney Isles with the loss of 804 of her 806 crew. |
10 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Cedric | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) south by west of Suðuroy, Faroe Islands by SM U-53 (![]() |
City of Washington | ![]() | The coal barge came ashore at Key Largo, Florida and was wrecked. |
Flamma | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea off Hartlepool, County Durham. She was beached but was later refloated.[106] |
Garmoyle | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east of Mine Head, County Cork (51°49′N 6°52′W / 51.817°N 6.867°W) by SM U-57 (![]() |
Hildegard | ![]() | World War I: The barquentine was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UB-31 (![]() |
Jupiter | ![]() | World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel with the loss of eleven of her crew.[109] |
Kansan | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Kerdonis Point, Belle Île, Morbihan, France (47°20′N 3°03′W / 47.333°N 3.050°W) with the loss of four of her crew, or six wounded. Refloated in 1928 and scrapped.[110][111] |
King David | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 360 nautical miles (670 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-49 (![]() |
Mabel | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Suðuroy by SM U-53 (![]() |
Pacific | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Suðuroy by SM U-53 (![]() |
Peridot | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Suðuroy by SM U-53 (![]() |
Pretoria | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north by west of Hoy Head, Shetland Islands by SM U-53 (![]() |
Romantic | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Suðuroy by SM U-53 (![]() |
Sea King | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south by east of Suðuroy by SM U-53 (![]() |
Seang Choon | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-87 (![]() |
Stoic | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off Suðuroy by SM U-53 (![]() |
HMT Vale of Leven | ![]() | The naval trawler was lost on this date.[48] |
Yâdigâr-ı-Millet (aka Jadhigar-i-Millet) | ![]() | World War I: The S165-class destroyer was bombed and sunk at İstinye, Turkey in the Bosphorus (39°56′00″N 29°10′30″E / 39.93333°N 29.17500°E) by a Royal Naval Air Service Handley Page aircraft with the loss of 26 of her crew.[121] She was refloated on 24 October 1917.[122] |
11 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Anglo-Patagonian | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 20 nautical miles (37 km) west south west of Sables d'Olonne, Vendée, France (46°26′N 2°10′W / 46.433°N 2.167°W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Beluga | ![]() | World War I: The steam schooner whaler was scuttled by shelling after being captured on 9 July off Lord Howe Island in the Pacific Ocean by SMS Wolf (![]() |
Brunhilda | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) south east of Start Point, Devon by SM UB-31 (![]() |
Croxteth Hall | ![]() | World War I: The steamer struck a mine and sank 25 miles (40 km) west of Bombay, India.[126] |
Kioto | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (51°07′N 9°51′W / 51.117°N 9.850°W) by SM U-87 (![]() |
Siracusa | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea.[128] |
SM U-69 | ![]() | The Type U 66 submarine reported that she was off the coast of Norway. The British claimed that she was depth charged and sank on 12 July by HMS Patriot (![]() |
Vanda | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea with the loss of one crew whilst in convoy from Lerwick,[129] at (60°15′N 1°20′E / 60.250°N 1.333°E) by SM U-52 (![]() |
Vordingborg | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) north east of Ouessant, Finistère (48°52′N 5°16′W / 48.867°N 5.267°W) by SM UC-77 (![]() |
12 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Balzac | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and, sunk in the North Sea off Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (58°50′N 0°46′W / 58.833°N 0.767°W) by SM UC-55 (![]() |
Calliope | ![]() | World War I: The collier was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north of Madeira, Portugal by SM U-155 (![]() |
Castleton | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-87 (![]() |
Claire | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 250 nautical miles (460 km) north east of Bône, Algeria(40°01′N 06°05′E / 40.017°N 6.083°E) by SM U-38 (![]() |
Francesco | ![]() | World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of Marsala, Sicily (37°31′N 12°18′E / 37.517°N 12.300°E) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Fredrika | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea whilst in convoy 50 nautical miles (93 km) off the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (59°08′N 0°54′E / 59.133°N 0.900°E) by SM U-52 (![]() |
HMT George Milburn | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south of Dunmore Point, County Waterford with the loss of eleven of her crew.[140] |
Grace | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Aegean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Cape Phessos, Andros, Greece (38°11′N 24°41′E / 38.183°N 24.683°E) by SM UC-38 (![]() |
Lai | ![]() | World War I: The auxiliary schooner was sunk in the North Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Egersund, Rogaland by SM UC-55 (![]() |
Leonardo G. | ![]() | World War I: The vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of Marsala by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Maija | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal by SM UC-54 (![]() |
Muirfield | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-49 (![]() |
Ondine | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Denia, Spain by SM U-34 (![]() |
13 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Afram | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 90 to 100 nautical miles (170 to 190 km) east of Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM UC-45 (![]() |
Ascain | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) north of the Stiff Lighthouse, Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-77 (![]() |
Charialos Tricoupis | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Bantry, County Cork, United Kingdom (52°25′N 12°54′W / 52.417°N 12.900°W) by SM U-58 (![]() |
Ceres | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Inistrahull Island, County Donegal, United Kingdom (56°00′N 12°00′W / 56.000°N 12.000°W) by SM U-88 (![]() |
Gibel-Yedid | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of Ouessant by SM U-48 (![]() |
Loanda | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Cape Roca by SM UC-54 (![]() |
14 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Bonus | ![]() | World War I: The vessel was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Mäntyluoto by SM UC-58 (![]() |
Chalkydon | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) west of Gibraltar (34°10′N 17°25′W / 34.167°N 17.417°W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Emanuel | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (59°35′N 6°00′W / 59.583°N 6.000°W) by SM U-96 (![]() ![]() |
Exford | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west by south of Ouessant, Finistère, France (46°48′N 8°50′W / 46.800°N 8.833°W) by SM U-48 (![]() |
15 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Atalante | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south east of the Balearic Islands, Spain by SM U-38 (![]() |
Dinorwic | ![]() | World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south by east of Hastings, Sussex by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Dudhope | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-49 (![]() |
Ebenezer | ![]() | World War I: The brig was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of Dieppe, Seine-Inférieure, France by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Encore | ![]() | World War I: The barque was captured and burned in the Coral Sea by SMS Wolf (![]() |
Mariston | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 82 nautical miles (152 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°52′N 11°38′W / 50.867°N 11.633°W) by SM U-45 (![]() |
HMS Redbreast | ![]() | World War I: The fleet messenger was sunk in the Aegean Sea by SM UC-38 (![]() |
Torcello | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) south west by west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-48 (![]() |
Trelissick | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west by west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (47°28′N 6°28′W / 47.467°N 6.467°W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
16 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Asama | ![]() | World War I: The trawler, operating as a Q-ship, was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) due west of Lundy Island, Devon by SM U-48 (![]() |
Cyrus | ![]() | World War I: The three-masted schooner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom (57°53′N 10°35′W / 57.883°N 10.583°W) by SM U-30 (![]() |
Firfield | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Patras 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Cape Pappas, Greece (37°42′N 25°47′E / 37.700°N 25.783°E) by SM UC-38 (![]() |
Henry R. James | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) east by north of the Île de Batz, Finistère, France (48°49′N 3°46′W / 48.817°N 3.767°W) by SM UC-48 (![]() |
Khephren | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 178 nautical miles (330 km) east of Malta (36°15′N 18°00′E / 36.250°N 18.000°E) by SM U-32 (![]() |
Lamia L. | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-49 and SM U-58 (both ![]() |
Porto di Adalia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) east of Malta (34°40′N 18°40′E / 34.667°N 18.667°E) by SM U-32 (![]() |
Ribston | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 85 nautical miles (157 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°52′N 11°38′W / 50.867°N 11.633°W) by SM U-45 (![]() |
Tamele | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 65 nautical miles (120 km) west by south of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-87 (![]() |
Timor | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the North Sea 18 nautical miles (33 km) south of the Noord Hinder Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Valentia | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west by south of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM UC-41 (![]() |
Vesta | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Scotland by SM U-88 (![]() |
17 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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HMS C34 | ![]() | World War I: The C-class submarine was sunk off the Shetland Islands (59°51′N 1°05′W / 59.850°N 1.083°W) by SM U-52 (![]() |
Coquimbo | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off La Rochelle, Loire-Inférieure with the loss of seven of her crew.[179] |
Haworth | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 94 nautical miles (174 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°47′N 11°55′W / 50.783°N 11.917°W) by SM U-45 (![]() |
HMS Newmarket | ![]() | World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper) was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea south of Icaria, Greece (37°17′N 26°15′E / 37.283°N 26.250°E) by SM UC-38 (![]() |
Virent | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (35°40′N 14°45′E / 35.667°N 14.750°E) by SM U-32 (![]() |
18 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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HMT Betsy Sim | ![]() | The naval trawler was lost on this date.[134] |
Ellen | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean (36°40′N 23°40′W / 36.667°N 23.667°W)) by SM U-155 (![]() |
19 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Artensis | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland 54°32′N 11°07′W / 54.533°N 11.117°W) by SM U-87 (![]() |
Clan McLachlan | ![]() | The collier collided with Europa (![]() |
Eloby | ![]() | World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) south east by east of Malta (35°11′N 15°38′E / 35.183°N 15.633°E) by SM U-38 (![]() |
Harrildsborg | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 24 nautical miles (44 km) west of Holmengrå, Hordaland, Norway (60°47′N 4°09′E / 60.783°N 4.150°E) by SM U-67 (![]() ![]() |
Varvara | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spartivento, Calabria by SM U-32 (![]() |
20 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Beatrice | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) east by south of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°57′N 4°57′W / 49.950°N 4.950°W) by SM UC-47 (![]() |
Bramham | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) east by south of The Lizard (50°01′N 4°56′W / 50.017°N 4.933°W) with the loss of a crew member.[190] |
City of Florence | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 188 nautical miles (348 km) west by north of Ouessant, Finistère, France (47°45′N 9°45′W / 47.750°N 9.750°W) by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Fluent | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset (50°26′N 1°52′W / 50.433°N 1.867°W) by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Hanseat | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 105 nautical miles (194 km) south east by south of Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal (36°00′N 23°12′W / 36.000°N 23.200°W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
Kageshima Maru | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Ouessant (47°29′N 6°20′W / 47.483°N 6.333°W) by SM UC-69 (![]() |
L. H. Carl | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) west of Portland Bill (50°26′N 2°48′W / 50.433°N 2.800°W) by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Nevisbrook | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-45 (![]() |
HMS Queen of the North | ![]() | World War I: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north east of the Shipwash Lightship (![]() |
HMT Robert Smith | ![]() | The naval trawler was lost in the Atlantic Ocean on this date.[48] |
RMS Salsette | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of Portland Bill by SM UB-40 (![]() |
21 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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African Prince | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) north north west of Tory Island, County Donegal (56°00′N 9°30′W / 56.000°N 9.500°W) by SM U-66 (![]() |
Augustus Welt | ![]() | World War I: The four-masted schooner was captured and scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Coniston Water | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) north by west of the Butt of Lewis (59°29′N 7°36′W / 59.483°N 7.600°W) by SM U-87 (![]() |
Dafila | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 85 nautical miles (157 km) west by south of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-45 (![]() |
Doris | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) south west of Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal by SM U-155 (![]() |
Harold | ![]() | World War I: The barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 65 nautical miles (120 km) north north west of Tory Island by SM U-66 (![]() |
John Twohy | ![]() | World War I: The four-masted schooner was captured and scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south of the Azores by SM U-155 (![]() |
Paddington | ![]() | World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (49°47′N 15°40′W / 49.783°N 15.667°W) by SM U-96 (![]() |
Ramilles | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) west north west of Tory Island (55°24′N 11°08′W / 55.400°N 11.133°W) by SM U-58 (![]() |
HMT Robert Smith | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by SM U-44 (![]() |
Trelyon | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north of Scarborough, Yorkshire (54°18′N 0°20′W / 54.300°N 0.333°W). She was beached but was a total loss.[209] |
Willena Gertrude | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south by east of Santa Maria Island, Azores (35°25′N 23°26′W / 35.417°N 23.433°W) by SM U-155 (![]() |
22 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Breda | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) west of the Noord Hinder Lightship (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cotovia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south east by east of Auskerry, Orkney Islands (59°01′N 2°37′W / 59.017°N 2.617°W). Her crew survived.[212] |
Dafila | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk by a U-boat. Twenty six survivors rescued by USS Jacob Jones (![]() |
Glow | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire (54°23′N 0°23′W / 54.383°N 0.383°W) by SM UB-21 (![]() |
Nereus | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south by east of the Noord Hinder Lightship (![]() ![]() |
HMT Orphesia | ![]() | The naval trawler struck a submerged wreck and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt.[215] |
Rota | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) east by south of Berry Head, Devon by SM UB-40 (![]() |
23 July[edit]
Ship | State | Description |
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Ashleigh | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 290 nautical miles (540 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-54 (![]() |
Frithjof | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Prior, Spain (43°39′N 2°10′W / 43.650°N 2.167°W) by SM UC-69 (![]() |
Huelva | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 270 nautical miles (500 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-54 ( |