List of shipwrecks in August 1941
The list of shipwrecks in August 1941 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during August 1941.
August 1941 | ||||||
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25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
1 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Kwaibo | ![]() |
The cargo liner ran aground in the Calabar River, Nigeria and was wrecked.[1] |
No. 123 | ![]() |
World War II: The G-5 class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[2] |
RA-53 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in the Baltic Sea by TK-84 (![]() |
RA-55 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in the Baltic Sea by TK-74 (![]() |
TK-122 | ![]() |
World War II: The motor torpedo boat was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Cape Domesnes, Latvia by Kriegsmarine R boats.[3][4] |
Trident | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off the mouth of the Tyne by Luftwaffe aircraft. She sank the next day.[5] |
2 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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H 855 Stoomloodsvaartuig 12 | ![]() |
World War II: The Guard Ship was sunk on this date.[6] |
Loodsboot No.12 | ![]() |
World War II: The pilot vessel was bombed and sunk in the North Sea west of Den Helder, North Holland by Royal Air Force aircraft.[7] |
Rozenburg | ![]() |
The cargo ship collided with Murena (![]() |
S-11 | ![]() |
World War II: The S-class submarine struck a mine in the Soela Strait, Baltic Sea and was sunk. 44 crewmen killed, 3 survivors. Raised 1955, scrapped 1957-58.[9] |
Tembien | ![]() |
World War II: The Adua-class submarine was rammed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunis, Tunisia (36°12′N 12°40′E / 36.200°N 12.667°E by HMS Hermione (![]() |
3 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Desmoulea | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was bombed and severely damaged at Suez, Egypt by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of II Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe. She was subsequently used as a hulk for the remainder of the war.[4] |
Escaut | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Attika Bay, Suez, Egypt by Heinkel He 111 aircraft of II Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 26, Luftwaffe with the loss of three crew.[4][5] |
Elisa | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Benghazi, Libya by Royal Air Force aircraft.[5] |
T-212 Shtag | ![]() |
World War II: The Fugas class minesweeper was sunk by mines in the Baltic Sea in the Soela-Vjajn Strait.[11] |
U-1 | ![]() |
World War II: The Sh-4 Type motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[12] |
U-401 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°27′N 19°50′W / 50.450°N 19.833°W) by HMS Hydrangea and HMS Wanderer (both ![]() ![]() |
4 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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AC-6 | ![]() |
World War II: The floating crane barge was scuttled in Skerry Sound, Scapa Flow as a Block Ship.[14] |
Frankfurt | ![]() |
World War II: The blockade runner was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Azores, Portugal by HMS Covina (![]() |
Robert Max | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (36°47′N 21°15′W / 36.783°N 21.250°W) by U-126 (![]() |
Sumatra | ![]() |
World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Kolberg, Germany.[4] |
T-201 Zariad | ![]() |
World War II: The Fugas class minesweeper was sunk by mines in the Baltic Sea at Ristna beacon.[15] |
Tunisia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°53′N 18°10′W / 53.883°N 18.167°W) with the loss of 38 of her 43 crew.[5] |
5 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Belgravian | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 81: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (53°03′N 16°54′W / 53.050°N 16.900°W) by U-372 (![]() ![]() |
Cape Rodney | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 81: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (53°26′N 15°40′W / 53.433°N 15.667°W) by U-75 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Harlingen | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 81: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°26′N 15°40′W / 53.433°N 15.667°W) by U-75 (![]() ![]() |
Kumasian | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 81: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°26′N 15°40′W / 53.433°N 15.667°W) by U-74 (![]() ![]() |
Swiftpool | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy SL 81: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (53°03′N 16°00′W / 53.050°N 16.000°W) by U-372 (![]() ![]() |
6 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aberhill | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 559: The cargo ship ran aground on Haisborough Sands, Norfolk and was wrecked.[21] |
Afon Towy | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 559: The coaster ran aground on Haisborough Sands and was wrecked.[22] |
HMT Agate | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 559: The naval trawler ran aground on Haisborough Sands and was lost with all 26 crew.[5][23] |
Betty Hindley | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 559: The collier ran aground on Haisborough Sands and was wrecked.[24] |
Bombardiere | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Fregene, Lazio (41°47′N 12°06′E / 41.783°N 12.100°E) by HNLMS O-24 (![]() |
Deerwood | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 559: The cargo ship ran aground on Haisborough Sands and was wrecked.[25] |
Florvåg | ![]() |
The ferry sank off Gravdal, Hordaland.[26] |
Gallois | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 559: The collier ran aground on Haisborough Sands (52°54′30″N 1°43′30″E / 52.90833°N 1.72500°E) and was wrecked. All crew were rescued. |
Kapitan Voronin | ![]() |
World War II: The despatch vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) off Cape Teriberka by U-652 (![]() |
Nita | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Lampedusa (35°15′N 12°17′E / 35.250°N 12.283°E) by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 830 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm.[5] |
Oxshott | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 559: The cargo ship ran aground on Haisborough Sands and was wrecked.[28] |
Taara | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FS 559: The collier ran aground on Haisborough Sands and was wrecked.[29] |
7 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Amiral Lacaze | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk at Famagusta, Cyprus by Luftwaffe aircraft. Later refloated and repaired.[5] |
Axel Carl | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Finland by mines. 8 crew lost.[30] |
HMS MMS 39 | ![]() |
World War II: The MMS class minesweeper struck a mine in the Thames Estuary and sank.[5] |
Marghertia Madre | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Anzio, Lazio (41°23′N 12°38′E / 41.383°N 12.633°E) by HNLMS O-24 (![]() |
Venus | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Borkum, Lower Saxony, Germany.[31] |
8 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Cordene | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy FN 503: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (53°00′32″N 1°48′30″E / 53.00889°N 1.80833°E) by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[5] |
Karl Marx | ![]() |
World War II: The Izyaslav-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in Loksa Bay by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of 806 Küstenfliegergruppe, Luftwaffe.[4][9] |
No. 76 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date[32] |
No. 410 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-2-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[33] |
Ocean Victor | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Iceland by Luftwaffe aircraft.[5] |
9 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Dagny I | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea (61°40′N 6°10′W / 61.667°N 6.167°W) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was taken in tow by HMT Leicester City (![]() ![]() |
Gertrud III | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Ventspils, Latvia.[5] |
HMS MGB 62 | ![]() |
World War II: The BPB 70'-class motor gunboat sank in a collision with HMS MGB 67 (![]() |
Ocean Victor | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Iceland by U-206 (![]() |
SKR 12 | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol vessel was shelled and sunk in the Arctic Sea off Kilden Island by Z4 Richard Beitzen, Z10 Hans Lody and Z16 Friedrich Eckoldt (all ![]() |
T-487 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date[37] |
10 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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M-1102 HAW Müller | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper was sunk by an air-dropped torpedo in the North Sea off Lindesnes, Vest-Agder, Norway.[4][5][38] |
S-6 | ![]() |
World War II: The S-class submarine was sunk by a mine off Oland, Sweden.[4][39] |
Sir Russell | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Dungeness, Kent by S-49 (![]() |
Tuman DK-10 | ![]() |
World war II: The guard ship was shelled and sunk off the Kola Peninsula by Z4 Richard Beitzen, Z10 Hans Lody and Z16 Friedrich Eckoldt (all ![]() |
U-144 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type IID submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Hiiumaa, Estonia (approximately 53°N 19°W / 53°N 19°W) by Shch-307 (![]() |
Zaryad | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea. She was escorting a convoy from Tallinn, Estonia to Kronstadt.[4] |
Zhemchug | ![]() |
World War II: The Zemchug class patrol vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the White Sea west of the Kanin Peninsula by U-451 (![]() |
11 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Altai | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by German aircraft.[42] |
California | ![]() |
World War II: The hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk at Syracuse, Sicily by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 830 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm.[5] |
Cito | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in Sognefjord.[43] |
Empire Hurst | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 70: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (36°48′N 9°50′W / 36.800°N 9.833°W) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of 26 of her 35 crew. The survivors were rescued by HMT Lady Hogarth (![]() |
Issa | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary river gunboat was sunk on this date.[44] |
Plyussa | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary river gunboat was sunk on this date.[45] |
Surop | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minelayer was lost on this date.[46] |
T-213 Krambol | ![]() |
World War II: The Fugas class minesweeper was sunk by mines in the Baltic Sea off Cape Yuminda.[47] |
Zhemchuzin | ![]() |
World War II: The Project SB-37 class monitor was heavily damaged by German tanks and Field Artillery on the Dnepr River. Scuttled the next day at Voronovka.[48] |
12 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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A 14 | ![]() |
World War II: The lighter struck a mine and sank at Tobruk, Libya.[5] |
HMT Express | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Whitstable, Kent.[5] |
HMS LCT 14 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT Mk 1-class Landing Craft, Tank was lost on this date.[49] |
Ledokol No.5 | ![]() |
World War II: The icebreaker struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea.[50] |
Novorossiysk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Gulf of Odessa by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached.[51] |
Peredovoy | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary river gunboat was sunk on this date.[52] |
HMS Picotee | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy ON 5: The Flower-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by U-586 (![]() |
Tsczcz-41 | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper was sunk by Kriegsmarine MTBs in the Baltic Sea.[3] |
13 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Akhti | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary river gunboat was sunk on this date.[53] |
Kephallina | ![]() |
The auxiliary vessel foundered in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt. Survivors rescued by HMS Hero (![]() |
HMS LCT 14 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT 1-class Landing Craft, Tank struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya.[4] |
No. 41 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland north of Tallinn, Estonia by a Kriegsmarine schnellboot.[54][55] |
No. 89 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date[56] |
Polina Osipenko | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft.[57] |
U-2 Proletariy Ukrainy | ![]() |
World War II: The Sh-4 Type motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[58] |
Sjoborg | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean (61°31′N 5°40′W / 61.517°N 5.667°W) whilst fishing in a prohibited area.[5] |
Tralshik | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland.[4] |
14 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Australind | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (4°13′S 91°03′W / 4.217°S 91.050°W) by Komet (![]() |
Kharkov | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Nikolayev by the Red Army.[59] |
Lotte Halm | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Borkum, Lower Saxony by aircraft of Coastal Command, Royal Air Force.[4][5] |
USS PC-457 | ![]() |
The patrol craft was sunk in a collision off Puerto Rico with freighter Norluna (![]() |
Sibir | ![]() |
World War II: The transport ship was sunk in the Baltic Sea by a Luftwaffe air attack. She was on a voyage from Hogland to Kronstadt.[4] |
Sud | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HG 70: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (41°00′N 17°41′W / 41.000°N 17.683°W) by Marconi (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Utena | ![]() |
World War II: The Reefer struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of Cape Juminda.[62] |
Vodnik | ![]() |
World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk in the Baltic Sea east of Prangli, Estonia (59°42′N 25°25′E / 59.700°N 25.417°E) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[63][64] |
15 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Adua | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Sirte (31°31′N 15°42′E / 31.517°N 15.700°E) by Royal Air Force aircraft.[65] |
Norderney | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the mouth of the Amazon by HMS Despatch and HMS Pretoria Castle (both ![]() |
Kretinga | ![]() |
World War II: The Reefer was bombed and sunk with all 24 hands in the Gulf of Finland (59°46′N 25°03′E / 59.767°N 25.050°E by Luftwaffe aircraft.[66] |
Memelland | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea south of Helsinki, Finland.[65] |
Peles | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk north east of Cape Ermine, Bulgaria in the Black Sea (42°46′N 27°59′E / 42.767°N 27.983°E) by ShCh-211 (![]() |
T-202 Buy | ![]() |
World War II: The Fugas class minesweeper was sunk by mines in the Baltic Sea off Cape Yuminda.[68] |
16 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Evangelistra | ![]() |
World War II: The steamboat was attacked and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Benghazi, Libya by HMS Torbay (![]() |
Ness Point | ![]() |
World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk at Lowestoft, Suffolk by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was refloated on 23 August, subsequently repaired and returned to service.[65] |
17 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Haakon Jarl | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (70°58′N 26°48′E / 70.967°N 26.800°E by HMS Tigris (![]() |
Longtaker | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south west of Iceland (61°26′N 30°50′W / 61.433°N 30.833°W) with the loss of 24 of her 27 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Lansdale (![]() |
Maddalena Odero | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by HNLMS O-24 (![]() ![]() |
80 | ![]() |
World War II: The patrol boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Tallinn, Estonia by S-58 (![]() |
18 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Axel Carl | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Leningrad by Luftwaffe aircraft.[65] |
Boug | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine depot ship was bombed and sunk at Kherson by Luftwaffe aircraft.[74] |
Longtaker | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°26′N 30°50′W / 61.433°N 30.833°W) by U-38 (![]() ![]() |
HMS P32 | ![]() |
World War II: The U-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea north of Tripoli, Libya with the loss of 30 of her 32 crew. |
HMS P33 | ![]() |
World War II: The U-class submarine was sunk by enemy action in the Mediterranean Sea with the loss of all 32 crew. |
Statnyi | ![]() |
World War II: The Soobrazitelny-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Suur Strait.[9] |
T-503 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date[76] |
Volochaevka | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Kherson by the Red Army.[77] |
19 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aguila | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 71: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°23′N 17°56′W / 49.383°N 17.933°W) by U-201 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Alva | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 71: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°48′N 17°46′W / 48.800°N 17.767°W) by U-559 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
HNoMS Bath | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 71: The Wickes-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (approximately 49°N 17°W / 49°N 17°W) by U-204 (![]() ![]() |
Ciscar | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 71: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°10′N 17°40′W / 49.167°N 17.667°W) by U-201 (![]() ![]() |
Devon | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) south west of the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador (approximately 5°S 91°W / 5°S 91°W) by Komet (![]() |
Golden Grain | ![]() |
World War II: The barge struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°35′18″N 1°03′18″E / 51.58833°N 1.05500°E with the loss of all three crew.[65] |
HMS LCT 12 | ![]() |
World War II: The LCT 1-class Landing Craft, Tank was bombed and sunk off Tobruk, Libya by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of the Luftwaffe.[4][82] |
Merikaru | ![]() |
World War II: The ice breaker was sunk with all hands in the Baltic Sea by S-58 (![]() |
No. 80 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date[83] |
Sibir | ![]() |
(![]() |
Sildra | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (5°30′N 12°50′W / 5.500°N 12.833°W) by Tazzoli (![]() |
HMT Thorbryn | ![]() |
World War II: The whaler was towing two lighters. She was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tobruk, Libya Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of nine of the 29 crew on the three vessels. The survivors were taken as prisoners of war.[4][65] |
Vidlista | ![]() |
World War II: The incomplete project SB-57/Vidlista class river monitor was scuttled at the 300 Yard, Kiev to avoid capture by the Germans.[84] |
20 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Buy | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper struck two mines and sank in the Baltic Sea off Hogland.[4] |
Czestochowa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (53°11′30″N 1°06′00″E / 53.19167°N 1.10000°E by S-48 (![]() |
Enotria | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Capo Vito, Sicily by HMS Upholder (![]() |
Esperia | ![]() |
World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Tripoli, Libya (33°03′N 13°03′E / 33.050°N 13.050°E) by HMS Unique (![]() |
Halcon | ![]() |
The Halcon class Patrol Craft sank on this date.[87] |
Juliet | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south of the Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland by Luftwaffe aircraft. All crew were rescued.[65] |
HMT Lorinda | ![]() |
The naval trawler caught fire and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Freetown, Sierra Leone (6°30′N 11°37′W / 6.500°N 11.617°W). All crew were rescued by HMT Balta (![]() |
Pirmunas | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in Moonsund by S-58 (![]() |
San Stefano | ![]() |
World War II: The boat was shelled and sunk in the Aegean Sea off Cape Maleas by HMS Thrasher (![]() |
Sibir | ![]() |
World War II: The Reefer was lost on this date.[88] |
Solarris | ![]() |
World War II: The Auxiliary trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Seyðisfjörður, Iceland. Four crew were rescued.[65] |
21 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Briansk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Black Sea off Odessa by Luftwaffe aircraft.[89] |
Gloria in Excelsio Deo | ![]() |
World War II: The drifter was bombed and sunk at Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later raised, repaired, and returned to service.[65] |
Hogland | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (58°16′N 4°48′E / 58.267°N 4.800°E) by French submarine Rubis (![]() |
Leeni | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Finland by mines.[91] |
SAT-1 Ost | ![]() |
World War II: The gunboat was damaged in the Baltic Sea by Artem and Surovyi (both ![]() |
22 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Cascade | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship caught fire and sank in the Bay of Bengal off Sandeads, India.[92] |
Clonlara | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 71: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Aveiro, Portugal (40°43′N 11°39′W / 40.717°N 11.650°W) by U-564 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Empire Oak | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy HX 70: The tug was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°43′N 11°39′W / 40.717°N 11.650°W) by U-564 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Lussin | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Capo Vito, Sicily by HMS Upholder (![]() |
Ostpreußen | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Arctic Ocean 70°12′N 21°05′W / 70.200°N 21.083°W by HMS Trident (![]() |
Pomorie | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo liner was sunk in the White Sea off Kandalaksha by mines. 32 crew and 30 passengers killed, and 2 rescued.[95] |
HMS Tonbridge | ![]() |
World War II: The net laying ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 35 crew.[65][96] |
23 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Aldergrove | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 71: The cargo ship was torpeoded and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°43′N 11°39′W / 40.717°N 11.650°W) by U-201 (![]() ![]() |
Cisil | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Kolberg, Germany.[4] |
Constanza | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Lampedusa by British Bristol Blenheim aircraft based on Malta.[65] |
Francesco Garre | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off Sirte, Libya by HMS Tetrarch (![]() |
Fratelli Garre | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of Sirte by HMS Tetrarch (![]() |
Inger | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°58′N 7°50′W / 58.967°N 7.833°W) by U-143 (![]() ![]() |
Spind | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 71: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (40°43′N 11°39′W / 40.717°N 11.650°W) by U-564 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stork | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 71: The coaster was torpeoded and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (40°43′N 11°39′W / 40.717°N 11.650°W) by U-201 (![]() ![]() |
T-204 Fugas | ![]() |
World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea west of Kronstadt.[101] |
HMS Zinnia | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OG 71: The Flower-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk south west of Portugal (40°25′N 10°40′W / 40.417°N 10.667°W) by U-564 (![]() ![]() |
24 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Dellie | ![]() |
The coaster ran aground at Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia and was wrecked.[102][103] |
Engels | ![]() |
World War II: The destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north east of Cape Juminda, Estonia.[65] |
HNoMS Kos XVI | ![]() |
The auxiliary minesweeper was rammed from behind by HMS Walney (![]() |
Skagerak | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the River Orwell at Harwich, Essex (51°58′08″N 1°16′06″E / 51.96889°N 1.26833°E) with the loss of eighteen of the 24 people on board.[65][71] |
T-209 Kneknt | ![]() |
World War II: The Fugas class minesweeper was sunk by mines in the Baltic Sea off Keri Island.[106] |
T-214 Bugel | ![]() |
World War II: The Fugas class minesweeper was sunk by mines in the Baltic Sea off Keri Island.[107] |
Tanker No. 11 | ![]() |
World War II: The naval tanker struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland.[108] |
VT-532 | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Baltic Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft and was grounded near Prangli Island. 44 passengers and crew killed. |
25 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Babr | ![]() |
![]() Wreck of the Iranian gunboat Babr World War II: Operation Marmalade: The gunboat was shelled and sunk at Khorramshar by HMAS Yarra ( |
Caboto | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Countenance: The cargo ship was scuttled at Bandar Shapur, Iran to prevent capture by HMS Lawrence (![]() |
Daugava | ![]() |
The ship was sunk in the Baltic Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft.[4] |
Dvina | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Arctic Sea off Syvatoy Nos, Murmansk Oblast by U-752 (![]() |
Hohenfels | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Countenance: The cargo ship was scuttled at Bandar Shapur. She was later salvaged by the British, repaired and entered service as Empire Kamal.[109] |
Kosmos | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was damaged in the Gulf of Finland by German aircraft, then beached and declared a Total Loss.[110] |
Lunacharski | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland by Luftwaffe aircraft. 7 crew killed.[111] |
Nenets | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk off the Kola Peninsula by U-752 (![]() |
Palang | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Crackler: The gunboat was shelled and sunk at Abadan by HMS Shoreham (![]() |
Sturmfels | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Countenance: The cargo ship was scuttled at Bandar Shapur. She was later salvaged by the British, repaired and entered service at Empire Kumari.[109] |
T-898 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (80 nautical miles (150 km) east of Cape Chernyj by U-752 (![]() |
Troyburg | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship ran aground at Farsund, Vest-Agder, Norway and was wrecked.[65] |
Truvor | ![]() |
World War II: The Icebreaker was sunk in the Gulf of Finland by mines. 22 crew rescued.[113] |
U-452 | ![]() |
World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (61°30′N 15°30′W / 61.500°N 15.500°W) by HMT Vascama (![]() |
Vernyy | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary river gunboat was sunk on this date.[115] |
Weißenfels | ![]() |
World War II: Operation Countenance: The cargo ship was scuttled at Bandar Shapur.[65] |
Zheleznodrozhnik | ![]() |
World War II: The tanker was sunk in the Baltic Sea by Luftwaffe aircraft.[4] |
26 August
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Dimitrov | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary river gunboat was sunk on this date.[116] |
Kreml | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary river gunboat was sunk on this date.[117] |
Marija Uljanova | ![]() |
World War II: The submarine depot ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea (70°08′N 36°03′E / 70.133°N 36.050°E) by U-571 (![]() ![]() |
SK-1 Vodopyanov, SK-3 Parizhskaya Kommuna, SK-5 Bolshevik, SK-7 Rulevoy, SK-8 Reka | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary river Guard ships were lost on this date.[119] |
27 August
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Adele | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was damaged in the Baltic Sea by Soviet motor torpedo boats and beached.[3] |
Diete Korner | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was damaged in the Baltic Sea by Soviet motor torpedo boats and beached.[3] |
Embassage | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OS 4: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 54°N 13°W / 54°N 13°W) by U-557 (![]() ![]() |
Gamma | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The coaster was scuttled as a block ship at Tallinn, Estonia.[121] |
Ladylove | ![]() |
World War II: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Iceland by U-202 (![]() |
Saugor | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OS 4: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°36′N 16°40′W / 53.600°N 16.667°W) by U-557 (![]() ![]() |
Segundo | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OS 4: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°36′N 16°40′W / 53.600°N 16.667°W) by U-557 (![]() ![]() |
HMS Skudd III | ![]() |
World War II: The naval whaler was bombed and sunk at Tobruk, Libya by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of six of her twelve crew.[4][65] |
Tremoda | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OS 4: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°36′N 16°40′W / 53.600°N 16.667°W) by U-557 (![]() ![]() |
28 August
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Alev | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea. 148 crew and passengers killed.[126] |
Amgun | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The gunboat struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[4] |
Amur | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The depot ship, a former Amur-class minelayer, was scuttled as a block ship at Tallinn, Estonia.[127] |
Artem | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Orfey-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Cape Juminda, Estonia.[9] |
Atis Kronvalds | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland by Junkers Ju-88 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe.[128] |
Atta | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The schooner was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea by VMV 17 (![]() |
Ausma | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[4] |
Balchas | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[4] |
Barometer | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: 1st Convoy: The minesweeper was sunk in the Gulf of Finland on the night of the 28th/29th.[129] |
Cilicia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south south west of Capo Gallo, Morea, Greece by HMS Rorqual (![]() |
Ella | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The passenger ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Cape Juminda. Her Master and 643 crew and passengers killed, 49 crew and passengers rescued.[131] |
Ergonautis | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[126] |
Everita | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Cape Juminda.[132] |
I-8 | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Kronshtadt class Gunboat struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Cape Juminda.[126] |
Järvamaa | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was mined and sunk in the Baltic Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of Hogland, Finland.[4][133] |
Kalinin | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Izyaslav-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Cape Juminda.[9] |
Krab | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The minesweeper was sunk by mines in the Baltic near Suursaari.[126] |
Krisyanis Valdemars | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland by Ju-88s of Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe.[126] |
Kronshtadt | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk on this date.[134] |
Kumari | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[126] |
Lake Lucerne | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland by Junkers Ju-88 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe. Two hundred passengers and crew were killed.[135][126] |
Luga | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea (59°47′N 25°25′E / 59.783°N 25.417°E).[136] |
MO-202 | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The submarine chaser struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[4] |
Moskva | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The K-boat struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[4] |
No. 42 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date[137] |
No. 56 | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date[138] |
Naissar | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[126] |
OLS-7 | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: 1st Convoy: The Tug boat was sunk in the Gulf of Finland on the night of the 28th/29th.[139] |
Onega | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The net Layer was sunk by mines in the Baltic near Suursaari.[126] |
Otaio | ![]() |
World War II: Convoy OS 4: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (52°16′N 17°50′W / 52.267°N 17.833°W) by U-558 (![]() ![]() |
PK-233 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4 class submarine chaser was sunk on this date.[141] |
S 5 and S 6 | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The S-class submarines struck mines and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Cape Juminda.[126] |
Shch-301 | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Shchuka-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea south of Ruuskeri, Estonia (59°52′N 25°16′E / 59.867°N 25.267°E with the loss of 39 of her 41 crew. |
Saturn | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Uragan class guard ship was sunk by mines in the Baltic near Suursaari .[126] |
Serp-I-Molot | ![]() |
World War II: The repair ship was bombed and damaged in the Gulf of Finland by Ju-88s of Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe and was beached at Suursaari. She was declared a total loss.[142] |
Silicia | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Morea, Greece (36°00′N 21°30′E / 36.000°N 21.500°E) by HMS Rorqual (![]() |
Skoryi | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Soobrazitelny-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Cape Juminda.[9] |
Skrunda | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by in the Gulf of Finland by Ju-88s of Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe.[143] |
Sneg | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Uragan class guard ship was sunk by mines in the Baltic near Suursaari.[126] |
T-214 | and T-216 (both ![]() | |
TKA-103 | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn:The G-5 class motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Cape Juminda.[126] |
TT-1 | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: 4th Convoy: The barge was sunk in the Gulf of Finland.[144] |
Tanker No. 2 | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Tanker struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[126] |
Tobali | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[126] |
Topaz | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The project 122 class submarine Chaser was lost between Tallinn and Kronshtad.[145] |
Tsiklon | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Uragan class guard ship was sunk by mines in the Baltic near Suursaari.[126] |
Vironia | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The staff ship was bombed and damaged in the Gulf of Finland by Ju-88s of Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe, she later struck a mine and sank off Cape Juminda.[146] |
Volodarski | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Orfey-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Cape Juminda.[9] |
Vyatka | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Net Layer was sunk by mines in the Baltic near Suursaari.[126] |
Vostok | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The hydrographic ship was sunk in the Gulf of Finland.[147] |
Yakov Sverdlov | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Novík-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Cape Juminda.[9] |
Yana | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[126] |
Ydrvamaa | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[126] |
29 August
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Ausma | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Cape Juminda.[148] |
Balkhash | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The troopship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Cape Juminda with the loss of 95 lives.[149] |
Ivan Papanin | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Gulf of Finland by Ju-88s of Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe and beached on Suuasaari.[126] |
Kamenets-Podolsk | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Black Sea between Kerch and Sevastopol by German aircraft.[150] |
Kolpaks | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The hospital ship, a converted cargo ship, was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland by Ju-88s of Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe. Over 1,100 passengers killed. Her Master, 15 crew and 70 passengers rescued.[126] |
Kolyvan | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: 3rd Convoy: The rescue ship was sunk in the Gulf of Finland.[151] |
Larvamaa | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: 1st Convoy: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Finland.[152] |
Leningradsovet | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The training ship was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland by Ju-88s of Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe.[126] |
MO-109 | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The MO-4-class patrol boat struck a mine and sank off Cape Juminda, Latvia.[153] |
Saule | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Gulf of Finland by Ju-88s of Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe and beached on Suuasaari.[126] |
Serp i Molot | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The depot ship was bombed and severely damaged in the Gulf of Finland by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe. She was consequently beached.[4] |
Tobol | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland by Luftwaffe aircraft.[154] |
U-570 | ![]() |
World War II: The captured Type VIIC submarine was beached at Þorlákshöfn, Iceland to prevent her sinking. Subsequently refloated on 5 September, repaired and entered British service as HMS Graph. |
Vaindlo | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Finland by German aircraft.[155] |
Vtoraya Pyatiletka | ![]() |
World War II: Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The training ship was bombed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland by Ju-88s of Kampfgeschwader 77, Luftwaffe.[126] |
30 August
Ship | Country | Description |
---|---|---|
Alfa | ![]() |
World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Augusta, Sicily by HMS Unbeaten (![]() |
Bahia Laura | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands, Nordland, Norway (70°27′N 21°55′E / 70.450°N 21.917°E) by HMS Trident (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Donau | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off the Lofoten Islands, Nordland, Norway (70°27′N 21°55′E / 70.450°N 21.917°E) by HMS Trident (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Egadi | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of Lampedusa by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 830 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm.[5] |
MO-202 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-4-class patrol boat was shelled and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Ivanovo by German shore-based artillery.[156] |
No. 173 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-2-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[157] |
No. 174 | ![]() |
World War II: The MO-2-class patrol vessel was lost on this date.[158] |
Riv | ![]() |
World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Tripoli, Libya by Vickers Wellington aircraft of the Royal Air Force.[5] |
31 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Bobruysk | ![]() |
World War II: The Zhitomar class river monitor was damaged by German Field Artillery and scuttled in the Dnepr River Okuninovo to avoid capture by the Germans.[159] |
SK-4 Tekhrik | ![]() |
World War II: The auxiliary river Guard ship was lost on this date.[160] |
Trudovoy | ![]() |
World War II: The Trudovoy class river gunboat ran aground in the Dnepr River while under tow and abandoned. Destroyed by German tanks.[161] |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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Imanta | ![]() |
Probable casualty of war, Baltic Sea.[85] |
HMS LCA 31, HMS LCA 38, HMS LCA 39, HMS LCA 45, HMS LCA 48, HMS LCA 50, HMS LCA 51, HMS LCA 60, HMS LCA 63, HMS LCA 64, HMS LCA 75, HMS LCA 79, HMS LCA 80, HMS LCA 81,HMS LCA 87, HMS LCA 113, | ![]() |
World War II: The Landing Craft, Assaults were lost some time in August.[162] |
HMS LCM 32, HMS LCM 55, HMS LCM 67, HMS LCM 95, HMS LCM 103, HMS LCM 107 HMS LCM 108 | ![]() |
World War II:The Landing Craft, Mechanized were lost sometime in August.[163] |
HMS LCM 82 and HMS LCM 97 | ![]() |
World War II:The Landing Craft, Mechanized were lost sometime in August or September.[164] |
M-49 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine was lost, probably to a Russin mine, off Vladivostok sometime between 10–16 August.[165] |
M-63 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine was lost, probably to a Russin mine, off Vladivostok sometime between 10–16 August.[166] |
M-103 | ![]() |
World War II: The M-class submarine was lost north of Vormsi Island, Estonia between 25 and 28 August.[4][167] |
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