List of shipwrecks in December 1917
The list of shipwrecks in 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during December 1917.
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1 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Antonios Stathatos | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the Île du Pilier, Vendée, France (47°05′N 2°36′W / 47.083°N 2.600°W) by SM U-84 (![]() |
Citta di Sassari | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Mele, Liguria (44°08′N 8°14′E / 44.133°N 8.233°E) by SM U-65 (![]() |
Euphorbia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) east by south of the Royal Sovereign Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Phoebus | ![]() | World War I: The naval yacht/auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Cepet, Var (43°10′N 5°20′E / 43.167°N 5.333°E).[5] |
Rion | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) north east of Start Point, Devon by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Rydal Hall | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) east by south of the Royal Sovereign Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Vind | ![]() | The cargo steamer was last heard from departing Lerwick bound for Gothenburg. Nineteen casualties.[9] |
USS Washington | ![]() | The coal barge ran aground in the Ambrose Channel and was wrecked. |
2 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Berwick Law | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Ténès, Algeria by SM U-34 (![]() |
Birchgrove | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Groix, Morbihan, France (47°38′N 3°45′W / 47.633°N 3.750°W) by SM U-84 (![]() |
Carlino | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Corsica, France (42°08′N 7°27′E / 42.133°N 7.450°E) by SM U-65 (![]() |
La Margherita | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Corsica (42°11′N 7°20′E / 42.183°N 7.333°E) by SM U-65 (![]() |
La Rance | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the Île de Planier, Bouches-du-Rhône (42°48′N 5°15′E / 42.800°N 5.250°E) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
HMT Lord Grey | ![]() | The naval trawler was wrecked on the La Barrier Shoal, in the English Channel off Cap Gris Nez, Pas-de-Calais, France.[15] |
Minas | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Ténès by SM U-34 (![]() |
Molesey | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) south west by west of the Brighton Lightship (![]() |
San Antonio Il Vittorioso | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea east of Corsica (42°16′N 7°20′E / 42.267°N 7.333°E) by SM U-65 (![]() |
Tasmania | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-17 (![]() |
SM UB-81 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UB III submarine struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Dunnose Head, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, then was rammed by a Royal Navy patrol boat with the loss of either 27 of her 34 crew or 29 of her 35 crew (sources differ). The survivors were rescued by a Royal Navy patrol boat.[19] |
3 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Carmen | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Île du Planier, Bouches-du-Rhône, France (43°05′N 5°12′E / 43.083°N 5.200°E) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Copeland | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south south west of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland (52°03′N 6°25′W / 52.050°N 6.417°W) by SM U-57 (![]() |
Livonia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east by north of Start Point, Devon by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Melo | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spartivento, Sicily with the loss of two of her crew.[23] |
Unknown pile driver | ![]() | The pile driver capsized at Bayles Shipyard, Port Jefferson, New York.[24] |
Wreathier | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) west of Prawle Point, Devon by SM UB-35 (![]() |
4 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Alberto Verderame | ![]() | World War I: The brigantine was shelled and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa (39°57′N 9°48′E / 39.950°N 9.800°E) by SM UC-35 (![]() |
HMT Bounteous | ![]() | The naval trawler was lost on this date.[27] |
Brigitta | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south west of the Nab Lightship (![]() |
Dowlais | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape de Fer, Algeria by SM UB-48 (![]() |
Eagle | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of Start Point, Devon by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Forfar | ![]() | World War I: Convoy OF 15: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) south west by west of The Lizard by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Gerasimos | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cap de Fer by SM UB-48 (![]() |
Helge | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) north of Guernsey, Channel Islands[33] at (48°49′N 2°45′W / 48.817°N 2.750°W) by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Vav | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UB-80 (![]() |
5 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Aigburth | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire by SM UB-75 (![]() |
Armenia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM UB-80 (![]() |
Greenwich | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of the Île du Planier, Bouches-du-Rhône, France (43°04′N 5°12′E / 43.067°N 5.200°E) by SM UC-67 (![]() |
HMT Helen Wilson | ![]() | The naval trawler was lost on this date.[27] |
Seaforth | ![]() | The ship struck the wreck of the Franklin (![]() |
6 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Ambiorix | ![]() | The cargo ship sank in the English Channel (49°59′N 1°13′W / 49.983°N 1.217°W) after a collision with Primo (![]() |
HMT Apley | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel east of the Isle of Wight (50°37′N 0°56′W / 50.617°N 0.933°W) with the loss of eleven of her crew.[42] |
Asaba | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west south west of The Lizard, Cornwall by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Braeside | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of the Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Curaca | ![]() | Halifax Explosion: The cargo ship was sunk at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada by the explosion of Mont-Blanc (![]() |
Ilvington Court | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north west by west of Cape Cherchell, Algeria (36°43′N 2°06′E / 36.717°N 2.100°E) by SM U-34 (![]() |
Imo | ![]() | ![]() Halifax Explosion: The cargo ship collided with Mont-Blanc ( |
USS Jacob Jones | ![]() | World War I: The Tucker-class destroyer was torpedoed and sank in the Atlantic Ocean, 30 miles (48 km) south of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°53′N 6°50′W / 49.883°N 6.833°W) by U-53 (![]() |
Leda | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (54°12′N 0°08′W / 54.200°N 0.133°W) by SM UB-75 (![]() |
Mont-Blanc | ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
Sambro | ![]() | Halifax Explosion: The tug was sunk by the explosion of Mont-Blanc (![]() |
Stella Maris | ![]() | Halifax Explosion: The tug was severely damaged by the explosion of Mont-Blanc (![]() |
Tubereuse | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Patras with the loss of 24 of her crew.[52] |
Tuscarora | ![]() | The steamer struck rocks off the south east point of Saint Paul Island and sank with all 30 hands.[53] |
SM UC-69 | ![]() | The Type UC II submarine collided with SM U-96 (![]() |
Wyndhurst | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) south of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UC-71 (![]() |
7 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Earl of Elgin | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) west by south of the Caernarvon Bay Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Highgate | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east of Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire by SM UB-75 (![]() |
Proba | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel three nautical miles (5.6 km) south east of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°56′N 5°08′W / 49.933°N 5.133°W) by SM UB-55 (![]() |
Simcoe | ![]() | The supply vessel foundered off the Magdalen Islands. 44 people lost.[59] |
W. C. McKay | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Azores, Portugal (40°57′N 18°16′W / 40.950°N 18.267°W) by SM U-156 (![]() |
8 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Chippewa | ![]() | The lighter barge, under tow of Charles A. McCaffery (![]() |
Consols | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north west of Cape Bon, Algeria by SM UB-48 (![]() |
Corinto | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 26 nautical miles (48 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°53′N 5°17′W / 48.883°N 5.283°W) by SM UB-55 (![]() |
Desmond | ![]() | The sucker dredge capsized and sank after sand shifted in a severe gale off the South Chicago light. Her captain froze to death and six other crew died. Six crew were rescued by William A. Field (![]() |
Eugene F. Moran | ![]() | The tow steamer, with three barges in tow, foundered in a severe gale 2 or 3 miles (3.2 or 4.8 km) off Atlantic City, New Jersey, or Aberdeen, New Jersey. Lost with all 11 or 13 hands.[61][66] |
Giuseppe Naccari | ![]() | World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 19 nautical miles (35 km) north of Marettimo (38°36′N 12°00′E / 38.600°N 12.000°E) by SM UC-53 (![]() |
HMS Grive | ![]() | World War I: The armed boarding steamer was torpedoed and damaged in the North Sea off Lerwick, Shetland Islands. She was beached but subsequently foundered on 24 December four nautical miles (7.4 km) east north east of the North Ronaldsay Lighthouse, Orkney Islands whilst under tow.[27][68] |
Lampada | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea three nautical miles (5.6 km) north of Whitby, Yorkshire by SM UB-75 (![]() |
La Vittoria | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sardinia by SM UC-67 (![]() |
Madison | ![]() | The barge, under tow of Charles A. McCaffery (![]() |
Marion B | ![]() | The lighter barge, under tow of Charles A. McCaffery (![]() |
Maindy Bridge | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea four nautical miles (7.4 km) east north east of Sunderland, County Durham (55°01′N 1°18′W / 55.017°N 1.300°W) by SM UC-49 (![]() |
Nonni | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Brest, Finistère (48°53′N 4°28′W / 48.883°N 4.467°W) by SM UB-18 (![]() |
Poitou | ![]() | The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date. |
USS Rush | ![]() | The patrol vessel struck a submerged log at League Island Navy Yard and sank. She was declared a total loss.[75] |
9 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Adour | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea two nautical miles (3.7 km) off the Isla Horminga Lighthouse, Spain (37°40′N 0°34′W / 37.667°N 0.567°W) by SM U-64 (![]() |
Costas | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Vaticano, Italy (38°44′N 15°34′E / 38.733°N 15.567°E) by SM UC-53 (![]() |
Lancaster | ![]() | The schooner barge, under tow of Georges Creek (![]() |
SM UB-18 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UB II submarine was rammed and sunk in the English Channel (49°17′N 5°47′W / 49.283°N 5.783°W) by HMT Ben Lawer (![]() |
Venetia | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north north west of Whitby, Yorkshire (54°32′N 0°39′W / 54.533°N 0.650°W) by SM UB-75 (![]() |
War Tune | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south south east of Black Head, Cornwall (49°59′N 5°05′W / 49.983°N 5.083°W) by SM U-53 (![]() |
10 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Antonio Magliulo | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea west of Naples (40°35′N 13°18′E / 40.583°N 13.300°E) by SM UC-53 (![]() |
Codorus | ![]() | The steamer was stranded in a storm on Escamanic Point near Chatham, New Brunswick in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Considered a total loss at the time, she was refloated in 1919.[83][84] |
Crathorne | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alicante, Spain (38°28′N 0°01′W / 38.467°N 0.017°W) by SM U-64 (![]() |
Dredge No. 1 | ![]() | The dredge sank at New London, Connecticut.[24] |
Forward | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk by SM UB-17 (![]() |
Øiekast | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) north east of Barfleur, Manche, France by SM U-53 (![]() |
Owasco | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alicante (38°28′N 0°13′W / 38.467°N 0.217°W) by SM U-64 (![]() |
SM UB-75 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UB III submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Scarborough, Yorkshire, United Kingdom with the loss of all 34 crew.[89] |
SMS Wien | ![]() | World War I: The Monarch-class coastal defense ship was torpedoed and sunk at Trieste, Italy by two Regia Marina torpedo boats with the loss of 46 of her 469 crew. |
Unity | ![]() | The 17-gross register ton, 39.5-foot (12.0 m) fishing vessel was wrecked on Outer Point on the northwest end of Douglas Island in Southeast Alaska during a gale and snowstorm. All four crewmen survived.[90] |
11 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Argus | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Leixões by SM UB-55 (![]() |
Bard | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off St. Agnes Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°19′N 5°22′W / 50.317°N 5.367°W) by SM U-60 (![]() |
D. A. Gordon | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alicante, Spain (38°22′N 0°19′W / 38.367°N 0.317°W) by SM U-64 (![]() |
Ligeiro | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Leixões by SM UB-55 (![]() |
Minorca | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cabo de las Huertas, Spain by SM U-64 (![]() |
Oldfield Grange | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of Tory Island, County Donegal (55°46′N 7°56′W / 55.767°N 7.933°W) by SM U-62 (![]() |
Persier | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east of Cape Spartivento, Calabria, Italy (ERROR - Coords. wrong) - (37°58′N 17°09′E / 37.967°N 17.150°E) by SM U-35 (![]() |
Portuguesa | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Leixões by SM UB-55 (![]() |
Vigneira (or Virgeira) | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Leixões by SM UB-55 (![]() |
12 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Amadavat | ![]() | World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea east of the Shetland Islands with the loss of nine crew.[100] |
Bellville | ![]() | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Tuskar Rock[101] (51°42′N 6°19′W / 51.700°N 6.317°W) by SM UB-65 (![]() |
Cavour | ![]() | The passenger ship collided with the auxiliary cruiser Caprera (![]() |
Charleston | ![]() | World War I: The collier was scuttled in St. George's Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of The Smalls (51°37′N 5°59′W / 51.617°N 5.983°W) by SM UB-65 (![]() |
HMT Commander Fullerton | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea by SMS G101, SMS G103, SMS G104 and SMS V100 (all ![]() |
Cordova | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Bergen, Rogaland, Norway by SMS G101, SMS G103, SMS G104 and SMS V100 (all ![]() |
USS Elizabeth | ![]() | The patrol vessel collided with Northland (![]() |
Emanuele C. | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bougaroun, Algeria (37°37′N 8°30′E / 37.617°N 8.500°E) by SM U-34 (![]() |
Emlyndene | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel east of Start Point, Devon by SM UC-50 (![]() |
Francis Blanchflower | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea by three Imperial German Navy destroyers with the loss of four of her eight crew.[110] |
John M. Smart | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of the mouth of the River Tyne by an Imperial German Navy torpedo boat destroyer with the loss of four of her crew.[7] |
Leonatus | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east by south of the Bressay Lighthouse, Shetland Islands by SM UC-40 (![]() |
HMT Livingstone | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea by SMS G101, SMS G103, SMS G104 and SMS V100 (all ![]() |
HMT Lord Alverstone | ![]() | The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea by SMS G101, SMS G103, SMS G104 and SMS V100 (all ![]() |
Maracaibo | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Bergen by SMS G101, SMS G103, SMS G104 and SMS V100 (all ![]() |
Nike | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk with the loss of sixteen crew in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) east of Blyth, Northumberland[112] by SMS B97 and SMS B111 (both ![]() |
HMS Partridge | ![]() | World War I: The Admiralty M-class destroyer was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea by SMS G101, SMS G103, SMS G104 and SMS V100 (all ![]() |
St. Croix | ![]() | World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and damaged in the Bristol Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) north west of Hartland Point, Devon, United Kingdom (50°49′N 4°49′W / 50.817°N 4.817°W) by SM U-60 (![]() |
HMT Tokio | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea by SMS G101, SMS G103, SMS G104 and SMS V100 (all ![]() |
Torleif | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Norwegian Sea (59°43′N 4°10′E / 59.717°N 4.167°E) by SMS G101, SMS G103, SMS G104 and SMS V100 (all ![]() |
HMS Wolverine | ![]() | The Beagle-class destroyer collided with HMS Rosemary (![]() |
13 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Arnewood | ![]() | World War I: The collier struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean four nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) east south east of Sleat Point, Skye (57°01′N 5°54′W / 57.017°N 5.900°W). Her crew survived.[27][115] |
August Demarest | ![]() | The canal boat went ashore on, or sank at, Duck Island, Connecticut, or Kelsey Point, Connecticut. She went to pieces before salvage could be attempted.[24] |
Bangarth | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi) north north east of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UB-34 (![]() |
Britannic | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) north north west of the Les Hanois Lighthouse, Guernsey, Channel Islands (49°36′N 2°53′W / 49.600°N 2.883°W) by SM UB-31 (![]() |
Chili | ![]() | World War I: The barque was damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km; 120 mi) west of Ouessant, Finistère by SM UB-54 (![]() |
Danif | ![]() | The barge sank at South Norwalk, Connecticut.[24] |
E. R. Tatnall | ![]() | The barge sank off South Norwalk, Connecticut.[24] |
Garthwaite | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea four nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) east of Whitby, Yorkshire by SM UB-22 (![]() |
Karen | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea five nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) off Porto Anzio, Italy by SM UC-53 (![]() |
Little Gem | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the English Channell west of the Casquets, Channel Islands by SM U-87 (![]() |
Noviembre | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay ten nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) off the mouth of the Gironde River, France (45°24′N 1°37′W / 45.400°N 1.617°W) by SM U-102 (![]() |
Ottokar | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea off Whitby by SM UB-38 (![]() |
Paris II | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler/patrol ship was shelled and sunk by Turkish coastal artillery off Cape Avova.[124] |
Sha | ![]() | The transport ship ran aground in the Baltic Sea off Stirsudden, Finland. She was abandoned as a total loss on 7 January 1918.[125] |
HMS Stephen Furness | ![]() | World War I: The armed boarding steamer was sunk in the Irish Sea west of the Isle of Man by SM UB-64 (![]() |
SM U-75 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UE I submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands with the loss of 23 of her crew. |
Vermont | ![]() | The canal boat went ashore on, or sank at, Duck Island, Connecticut or Kelsey Point, Connecticut.[24] |
Virginia | ![]() | The canal boat sank at Duck Island, Connecticut or Kelsey Point, Connecticut.[24][127] |
William M. Moran | ![]() | The barge sank off South Norwalk, Connecticut.[24] |
14 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Châteaurenault | ![]() | World War I: The protected cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (38°15′N 20°22′E / 38.250°N 20.367°E) by SM UC-38 (![]() ![]() |
Coila | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east of Canet Point, Spain (39°37′N 0°08′E / 39.617°N 0.133°E) by SM U-64 (![]() |
George N. Orr | ![]() | The steamer was wrecked/sank on the north shore of Prince Edward Island near Savage Harbour in heavy seas, breaking in two and sinking in eight feet (2.4 m) of water, a total loss. Various dates of 7, 9, 14, and 17 December are listed in sources.[129][130][24][131][132] |
Hare | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) off the Kish Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Nor | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea (52°45′N 5°43′W / 52.750°N 5.717°W) by SM UB-65 (![]() |
SM UC-38 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UC II submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (38°15′N 20°22′E / 38.250°N 20.367°E) by Lansquenet (![]() |
Volnay | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of The Manacles (50°04′N 5°03′W / 50.067°N 5.050°W). Her crew survived.[135] |
15 December
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Bernard | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km; 210 mi) west south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°40′N 9°58′W / 48.667°N 9.967°W) by SM U-94 (![]() |
Dafni | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea three nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) north north east of Hartlepool, County Durham, United Kingdom (54°44′N 1°09′W / 54.733°N 1.150°W) by SM UB-34 (![]() |
Edward E. Briry | ![]() | Carrying a cargo of coal, the 228-foot (69 m), 1,613-gross register ton four-masted schooner sank during a gale without loss of life in up to 50 feet (15 m) of water on the south side of Little Round Shoal, 6 nautical miles (11 km; 6.9 mi) north-northeast of Great Point, Nantucket, Massachusetts, at 41°29′N 069°56′W / 41.483°N 69.933°W.[138] |
Formby | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi) north west of Bardsey Island, by SM U-62 (![]() |
Ioannina | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km; 170 mi) north west of Madeira, Portugal (34°40′N 19°45′W / 34.667°N 19.750°W) by SM U-156 (![]() |
Maidag | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) south of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall, United Kingdom (49°36′N 5°36′W / 49.600°N 5.600°W) by SM U-104 (![]() |
Maréchal Davout | ![]() | World War I: The A Type Ch. de La Loire-class barque was sunk by SMS Wolf (![]() |
16 December
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HMS Arbutus | ![]() | World War I: The Anchusa-class sloop, operating as a Q-ship, was sunk in St. George's Channel (51°37′N 5°24′W / 51.617°N 5.400°W) by SM UB-65 (![]() |
Bristol City | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (46°38′N 10°28′W / 46.633°N 10.467°W) by SM U-94 (![]() |
Foylemore | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 22 nautical miles (41 km) east of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°58′N 4°38′W / 49.967°N 4.633°W) by SM UB-55 (![]() |
Greenhill | ![]() | The collier was lost on this date.[27] |
New York | ![]() | World War I: The brigantine was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape San Vito, Sicily (38°14′N 12°55′E / 38.233°N 12.917°E) by SM UB-49 (![]() |
San Francesco di Paola | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape San Vito by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Saranac | ![]() | The steamer went ashore on McNab Island, near Halifax, Nova Scotia. Refloated and returned to service.[24] |
17 December
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Acoria | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Azores (35°10′N 18°20′W / 35.167°N 18.333°W) by SM U-156 (![]() |
Cambridge | ![]() | The dredge went ashore and sank near Point Judith, Rhode Island.[24] |
Coningbeg | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Bardsey Island, by SM U-62 (![]() |
HMT Duster | ![]() | The naval trawler was wrecked in Scratten Cove, Portreath, Cornwall.[150] |
USS F-1 | ![]() | The F-class submarine sank in the Pacific Ocean after a collision with USS F-3 (![]() |
Henry Cort | ![]() | The whaleback steamer was sunk in a collision with Midvale (flag unknown) while breaking ice 4+1⁄2 miles (7.2 km) off Colchester Reef in Lake Erie in 30 feet (9.1 m) of water. Her crew walked across the ice to Midvale. She was located on 24 April 1918, 4 miles (6.4 km) from where she sank, in only 7 feet (2.1 m) of water. She was raised on 22 September 1918, repaired and returned to service.[151][152] |
Hugh Hawn | ![]() | The pile driver went ashore and sank near Point Judith, Rhode Island.[24] |
Neptune | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) north of Black Head, County Clare with the loss of four crew.[153] |
Nina | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south east of Crete (34°36′N 27°16′E / 34.600°N 27.267°E) by SM UB-53 (![]() |
Pilot | ![]() | The pilot boat was sunk in a collision with Berkshire (![]() |
18 December
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Charles | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the English Channel by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine SM U-90 with the loss of three of her crew.[4] [A 1] |
Riversdale | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south of Prawle Point, Devon by SM UB-31 (![]() |
19 December
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HMT Annie | ![]() | The naval trawler was lost in the Mediterranean Sea.[27] |
Arno | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea east south east of Aberdeen, United Kingdom (57°20′N 1°00′W / 57.333°N 1.000°W). Her crew survived.[159] |
Borgsten | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Barfleur, Manche, France by SM UC-64 (![]() |
Ingrid II | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°36′N 5°11′W / 50.600°N 5.183°W) by SM U-60 (![]() |
Kumback (or Kimback) | ![]() | The 37-gross register ton, 50.3-foot (15.3 m) motor yacht sank off Anchorage, Territory of Alaska. The two people on board survived.[162] |
S. Giuseppe B. | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by SM UB-50 (![]() |
Trevelyan | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Cap Barfleur, Manche by SM UC-64 (![]() |
SM UB-56 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UB III submarine struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Dover (50°58′N 1°21′E / 50.967°N 1.350°E) with the loss of all 37 crew.[165] |
Vinovia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall (49°56′N 5°33′W / 49.933°N 5.550°W) by SM U-105 (![]() |
20 December
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Alice Marie | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) east north east of Start Point, Devon by SM UB-31 (![]() |
Attualita | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa off Arma di Taggia, Liguria (43°49′N 7°53′E / 43.817°N 7.883°E) by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Eveline | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 9.5 nautical miles (17.6 km) south of Berry Head, Devon by SM UB-31 (![]() |
Fiscus | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north north east of Cape Ivi, Algeria by SM U-35 (![]() |
Kintuck | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north west by north of the Godrevy Lighthouse, Cornwall by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine with the loss of a crew member.[4] |
Noris | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Port-en-Bessin, Calvados, France by SM UB-54 (![]() |
Polvarth | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°20′N 6°00′W / 48.333°N 6.000°W) by SM U-86 (![]() |
Regin | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south of Cape Mele, Liguria by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Suruga | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was damaged in the Gulf of Genoa by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Warsaw | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east by east of Start Point by SM UB-31 (![]() |
Waverley | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 33 nautical miles (61 km) north east of Cape Ivi (36°37′N 0°33′E / 36.617°N 0.550°E) by SM U-35 (![]() |
21 December
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Boa Vista | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée, France (46°37′N 2°33′W / 46.617°N 2.550°W) by SM U-89 (![]() ![]() |
City of Lucknow | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north east by east of the Cani Rocks by SM UB-50 (![]() |
HMT Ocean Scout I | ![]() | The naval trawler collided with another vessel and sank in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland.[179] |
Orne | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) west of Portland Bill, Dorset, United Kingdom by SM UB-54 (![]() |
Spro | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off the Glénan Islands, Finistère, France (47°36′N 4°04′W / 47.600°N 4.067°W) by SM U-104 (![]() |
Stromboli | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa off Cape Mele, Liguria (43°57′N 8°12′E / 43.950°N 8.200°E) by SM UB-49 (![]() |
22 December
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Clan Cameron | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 23 nautical miles (43 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset by SM UB-58 (![]() |
Colemere | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in St. George's Channel 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM U-105 (![]() |
Mabel Baird | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) west south west of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°57′N 5°17′W / 49.950°N 5.283°W) by SM UB-57 (![]() |
Mohawk | ![]() | The steam-powered canal boat sank at the dock of Wheeler and Howes Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut.[24] |
Piemonte | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was damaged in the Gulf of Genoa south of Livorno, Tuscany by SM UB-49 (![]() |
USS SC-117 | ![]() | The SC-1-class submarine chaser was destroyed by fire off Fortress Monroe, Virginia.[75] |
23 December
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Caboto | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 20 nautical miles (37 km)north of Polpulonia, Tuscany by SM UB-49 (![]() |
Grantley Hall | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east of Orfordness, Suffolk. Her crew survived.[187] |
Hilda Lea | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 24 nautical miles (44 km) south by east of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UB-35 (![]() |
Pietro | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Puerto Mazarrón, Murcia, Spain (37°28′N 1°10′W / 37.467°N 1.167°W) by SM U-35 (![]() |
Ragna | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) north west of the Cap de La Heve Lighthouse, Seine-Inférieure, France by SM UB-54 (![]() |
HMS Surprise | ![]() | World War I: The Yarrow Later M-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands.[191] |
HMS Tornado | ![]() | World War I: The R-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands.[192] |
HMS Torrent | ![]() | World War I: The R-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands.[193] |
Vellore | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM UB-57 (![]() |
24 December
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Canova | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of Mine Head, Ireland by SM U-105 (![]() |
Daybreak | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) east of the South Rock Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Luciston | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) west by south of the Owers Lightship (![]() ![]() |
HMS Penshurst | ![]() | World War I: The Q-ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel (51°38′N 5°48′W / 51.633°N 5.800°W) by SM U-110 (![]() |
Turnbridge | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 34 nautical miles (63 km) north east by north of Cape Ivi, Algeria (36°37′N 0°24′E / 36.617°N 0.400°E) by SM U-35 (![]() |
25 December
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Agberi | ![]() | World War I: The Elder Dempster 3,463 grt ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in St. George's Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) north west of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM U-87 (![]() |
Ajax | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Audiere, Finistère (47°53′N 4°32′W / 47.883°N 4.533°W) by SM U-104 (![]() |
Argo |