List of shipwrecks in May 1917
The list of shipwrecks in May 1917 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1917.
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1 May
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Acacia | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 7 nautical miles (13 km) off the Chassiron Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Alide | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Antigone | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) off the Chassiron Lighthouse by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Bagdale | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 13 nautical miles (24 km) north east of Creac'h Point, Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°41′N 5°08′W / 48.683°N 5.133°W) by SM UC-66 (![]() |
Barreiro | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Suances, Cantabria, Spain by SM UC-69 (![]() |
British Sun | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 230 nautical miles (430 km) east south east of Malta by SM UB-43 (![]() |
C. A. Jacques | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 26 nautical miles (48 km) west south west of Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France (50°27′N 1°04′E / 50.450°N 1.067°E) by SM UB-18 (![]() |
Camille Amelin | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 6 nautical miles (11 km) off the Baleines Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Dora | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of the Mull of Galloway by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Genua | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Southwold, Suffolk by a Luftstreitkräfte aircraft.[5][11] |
Firelight | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (55°01′N 1°21′W / 55.017°N 1.350°W) by SM UC-29 (![]() |
Imberhorne | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) north west by west of the Stags of Broadhaven, County Mayo, United Kingdom (54°07′N 13°04′W / 54.117°N 13.067°W) by SM UC-73 (![]() |
Ladywood | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall (49°52′N 5°59′W / 49.867°N 5.983°W) by SM UB-38 (![]() |
Helen | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of the Mull of Galloway, Wigtownshire by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Ivrig | ![]() | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Portpatrick, Wigtownshire by SM UC-65 (![]() |
John W. Pearn | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 40 nautical miles (74 km) south south east of Start Point, Devon (49°42′N 2°58′W / 49.700°N 2.967°W) by SM UC-66 (![]() |
La Manche | ![]() | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of the Les Hanois Lighthouse, Guernsey, Channel Islands by SM UC-66 (![]() |
Progress | ![]() | The barge sank in strong winds and rough seas off Ship John Light in the Delaware River.[19][20] |
Raymond Ester | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Pendeen, Cornwall (50°15′N 5°53′W / 50.250°N 5.883°W) by SM UC-48 (![]() |
Rockingham | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of Ireland (55°12′N 12°30′W / 55.200°N 12.500°W) by SM U-69 (![]() |
San Urbano | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) north west by north of the Fastnet Rock (51°33′N 13°38′W / 51.550°N 13.633°W) by SM U-81 (![]() |
SM U-81 | ![]() | World War I: The Type U 81 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (51°33′N 13°38′W / 51.550°N 13.633°W) by HMS E54 (![]() |
W. D. Potts | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Portpatrick by SM UC-65 (![]() |
2 May
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Alessandria | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) north of Benghazi, Libya by SM UC-74 (![]() |
Amber | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) Ballyhalbert, County Down by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Beeswing | ![]() | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (50°50′N 13°00′W / 50.833°N 13.000°W) by SM U-58 (![]() |
Camerata | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Djidjelli, Algeria by SM UC-37 (![]() |
Cancalais | ![]() | World War I: The three-masted schooner was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée (46°55′N 2°23′W / 46.917°N 2.383°W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Certo | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France. Her crew survived.[32] |
Derrymore | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea off Ballyhalbert by SM UC-65 (![]() |
HMS Derwent | ![]() | World War I: The River-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre (49°31′N 0°02′W / 49.517°N 0.033°W) with the loss of 58 of her 70 crew. |
Dione | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°39′N 11°45′W / 50.650°N 11.750°W) by SM U-58 (![]() |
Earnest | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) south east by south of the Skulmartin Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Gena | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk by an Imperial German Air Corps aircraft. Her crew survived.[36] |
Juno | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 17 nautical miles (31 km) east of the Barfleur Lighthouse, Manche, France (49°48′N 0°51′W / 49.800°N 0.850°W) by SM UB-18 (![]() |
Keryado | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu (46°46′N 2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Morion | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of the Skulmartin Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Natuna | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (59°50′N 3°10′W / 59.833°N 3.167°W) by SM U-44 (![]() |
Nordzee | ![]() | World War I: The koff was scuttled in the North Sea off the Noord Hinder Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Rikard Noordrak | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of Whitby, Yorkshire (54°23′N 0°22′W / 54.383°N 0.367°W) by SM UB-21 (![]() |
Russie | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu (46°46′N 2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Saint Mungo | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north north east of the South Rock Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Taizan Maru | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of the Mull of Galloway (54°28′N 5°20′W / 54.467°N 5.333°W) by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Tela | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) north east of Cape Barfleur, Manche (49°50′N 0°50′W / 49.833°N 0.833°W) by SM UB-18 (![]() |
Troilus | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west north west of Malin Head, County Donegal (53°22′N 15°52′W / 53.367°N 15.867°W) by SM U-69 (![]() |
United | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Godrevy Lighthouse, Cornwall (50°13′N 5°53′W / 50.217°N 5.883°W) by SM UC-48 (![]() |
Vanduara | ![]() | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°24′N 14°59′W / 50.400°N 14.983°W) by SM U-58 (![]() |
Victoire | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay (46°46′N 2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Warnow | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°30′N 5°10′W / 50.500°N 5.167°W) by SM UC-48 (![]() |
Westland | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea off the Terschelling Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Yvonne | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of the Île d'Yeu (46°46′N 2°41′W / 46.767°N 2.683°W) by SM UC-72 (![]() |
3 May
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Antonio Sciesa | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea 24 nautical miles (44 km) south south east of Sapientza, Greece (36°39′N 21°15′E / 36.650°N 21.250°E) by SM U-14 (![]() |
Carberry King | ![]() | World War I: The drifter was scuttled in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) south of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°44′N 5°07′W / 49.733°N 5.117°W) by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Clodmoor | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south west of Newhaven, Sussex (50°43′N 0°01′W / 50.717°N 0.017°W) by SM UB-40 (![]() |
Eleanor | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel (49°45′N 5°07′W / 49.750°N 5.117°W) by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Fastnet | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel (49°45′N 5°07′W / 49.750°N 5.117°W) by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Fils du Progres | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south west of the Île de Sein, Finistère by SM UC-61 (![]() |
Frederick Knight | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (51°43′N 12°21′W / 51.717°N 12.350°W) by SM U-62 (![]() |
Giovannina | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Belle Île, Morbihan, France by SM UC-61 (![]() |
Glen Tanar | ![]() | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north east of Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire (57°10′N 2°02′W / 57.167°N 2.033°W). Her crew survived.[63] |
Helge | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the North Sea (56°28′N 3°43′E / 56.467°N 3.717°E) by SM UC-49 (![]() |
Hibernia | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east of Baltimore, County Cork by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Lindisfarne | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (49°20′N 14°00′W / 49.333°N 14.000°W) by SM U-21 (![]() |
Lucky Lass | ![]() | The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel (49°34′N 5°07′W / 49.567°N 5.117°W) by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Maria | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay by SM UC-69 (![]() |
Mezly | ![]() | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°15′N 15°36′W / 50.250°N 15.600°W) by SM UC-73 (![]() |
Misurata | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50°10′N 17°15′W / 50.167°N 17.250°W) by SM UC-73 (![]() |
North Star | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel (49°45′N 5°05′W / 49.750°N 5.083°W) by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Polstad | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Ortegal, Spain (43°43′N 7°06′W / 43.717°N 7.100°W) by SM UC-69 (![]() |
Sir Edward Birkbeck | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Truvor | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea off Mys Zyp-Navolok (70°08′N 33°07′E / 70.133°N 33.117°E) by SM U-45 (![]() |
Ussa | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure, France by SM UC-26 (![]() |
Washington | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Camogli, Liguria, Italy (44°14′N 9°07′E / 44.233°N 9.117°E) by SM U-63 (![]() |
4 May
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Aghios Nikolaos | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south east of Barfleur, Manche, France (49°43′N 0°54′W / 49.717°N 0.900°W) by SM UB-38 (![]() |
Assos | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south east of Barfleur 49°43′N 0°54′W / 49.717°N 0.900°W by SM UB-38 (![]() |
Caméléon | ![]() | World War I: The naval whaler struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Patras off Cape Pappas, Greece with the loss of a crew member.[79] |
Doctor Brooks | ![]() | The barge went ashore on Santa Rosa Island, Florida in a storm. Later refloated.[19] |
Francesco C. | ![]() | World War I: the barque was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sardinia (40°18′N 8°08′E / 40.300°N 8.133°E) by SM U-34 (![]() |
Herrington | ![]() | World War I: The collier struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 0.75 nautical miles (1.39 km) east south east of Red Head, Forfarshire (56°37′N 2°27′W / 56.617°N 2.450°W). Her crew survived.[11][81] |
Ilva | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Coelleira Island, Galicia, Spain by SM UC-69 (![]() |
Ioannis p. Goulandris | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 23 nautical miles (43 km) east of the Punta de Estaca de Bares by SM UC-69 (![]() |
Jørgen Olsen | ![]() | World War I: The three-masted schooner was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Ireland by SM U-62 (![]() |
Joseph | ![]() | World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Caen, Calvados, France (49°39′N 0°38′W / 49.650°N 0.633°W) by SM UB-38 (![]() |
Locust | ![]() | The lighter sank near McQuestents Wharf, East Boston, Massachusetts.[87] |
HMT Lord Salisbury | ![]() | The naval trawler was lost on this date.[11] |
Marie | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Aberdeen, United Kingdom (58°30′N 1°04′W / 58.500°N 1.067°W) by SM UC-51 (![]() |
Marie | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Mamelena IX | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse, Landes, France by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Mamelena XII | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Marne | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Neptunus | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of the North Hinder Lightship (![]() ![]() |
New Design No.2 | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north by west of the South Bishop Lighthouse by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Pilar de Larrinaga | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedeoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south east by south of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland (52°10′N 6°08′W / 52.167°N 6.133°W) by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Sophie | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea by SM UC-42 (![]() |
Strumble | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north north east of Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Transylvania | ![]() | World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off Cape Vado, Liguria, Italy (44°15′N 8°30′E / 44.250°N 8.500°E) by SM U-63 (![]() |
Tromp | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Rencardeida Point, Spain (43°46′N 7°34′W / 43.767°N 7.567°W) by SM UC-69 (![]() |
Vale | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 68 nautical miles (126 km) east by north of the Isle of May, Fife, United Kingdom (56°02′N 1°00′W / 56.033°N 1.000°W) by SM UC-77 (![]() |
Verdun | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of the Contis Lighthouse by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Victorious | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north north east of Strumble Head by SM UC-65 (![]() |
5 May
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Angela | ![]() | World War I: The schooner struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the mouth of the River Tyne (54°59′N 1°19′W / 54.983°N 1.317°W) with the loss of five of her crew.[102] |
Asra | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west north west of Tory Island, County Donegal, United Kingdom (55°40′N 12°10′W / 55.667°N 12.167°W) by SM U-58 (![]() |
Dina di Lozenzo | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north of Bizerte, Algeria by SM UC-37 (![]() |
Edith Cavell | ![]() | The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea off Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire by SM UB-21 (![]() |
Feltria | ![]() | World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south east of Mine Head, County Cork (51°56′N 7°24′W / 51.933°N 7.400°W) by SM UC-48 (![]() |
Greta | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south east of Mine Head, County Cork by SM UC-48 (![]() |
Harmattan | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Cape Bon, Algeria with the loss of 36 of her crew.[108] |
HMS Lavender | ![]() | World War I: The Acacia-class sloop was sunk in the English Channel south of Mine Head, Cornwall by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Lodes | ![]() | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Irish Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east of Ballycotton, County Cork with the loss of seven of her crew.[110] |
Morzh | ![]() | World War I: The Morzh-class submarine was sunk by mine off the coast of Turkey. The wreck discovery in 2002 confirmed the cause of loss.[111] |
Nydal | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 25 nautical miles (46 km) west south west of the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime, France by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Odense | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was damaged in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east north east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire, United Kingdom (55°56′N 2°12′W / 55.933°N 2.200°W) by SM UC-77 (![]() |
Segovia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) south south east of Auskerry, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (58°38′N 2°00′W / 58.633°N 2.000°W) by SM UC-51 (![]() |
Simon | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off the Terschelling Lightship (![]() ![]() |
Snig | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of Tory Island (54°08′N 13°36′W / 54.133°N 13.600°W) by SM U-49 (![]() |
6 May
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Adansi | ![]() | World War I: The Elder Dempster 2,644 GRT cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°40′N 11°05′W / 50.667°N 11.083°W) by SM U-21 (![]() |
Annie H. Smith | ![]() | The schooner barge sank 25 miles (40 km) south west of the Fire Island Lightship, a total loss. The crew left in her lifeboat and were rescued by a steamer.[19][118] |
SMS Felix | ![]() | The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
Francesco | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime, France by SM UC-72 (![]() |
Gurth | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Vaca de Luanco, Spain (43°39′N 5°48′W / 43.650°N 5.800°W) by SM UC-69 (![]() |
Harold | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the North Sea[121] 76 nautical miles (141 km) north east by north of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UB-21 (![]() |
Hebble | ![]() | World War I: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east of Roker, County Durham (54°55′N 1°18′E / 54.917°N 1.300°E) with the loss of five of her crew.[123] |
Kaparika | ![]() | World War I: cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east of Aberdeen, United Kingdom by SM UC-77 (![]() |
Poseidon I | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) north of the Dogger Bank North Lightship (![]() ![]() |
President | ![]() | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°31′N 5°21′W / 50.517°N 5.350°W) by SM UC-75 (![]() |
Voss | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off Vaca de Luanco (43°39′N 5°47′W / 43.650°N 5.783°W) by SM UC-69 (![]() |
7 May
[edit]Ship | State | Description |
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Crown of Leon | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Gulf of Genoa (44°08′N 8°14′E / 44.133°N 8.233°E) by SM U-63 (![]() ![]() |
H. H. Petersen | ![]() | World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 to 25 nautical miles (37 to 46 km) west of St. Kilda, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom (57°30′N 9°00′W / 57.500°N 9.000°W) by SM U-80 (![]() |
Kinross | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall (49°49′N 5°33′W / 49.817°N 5.550°W) by SM UC-48 (![]() |
Leikanger | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west north west of the Machico Lighthouse, Madeira, Portugal by SM UC-69 (![]() |
Lowmount | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off the Nab Lightship (![]() |
Martha Maria | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea (52°50′N 4°08′E / 52.833°N 4.133°E) by SM UB-20 (![]() |
Maude | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Irish Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south west of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 (![]() |
Polamhall | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°02′N 8°04′W / 49.033°N 8.067°W) by SM U-62 (![]() |
Prins Hendrik de Nederlande | ![]() | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea (52°50′N 4°10′E / 52.833°N 4.167°E) by SM UB-20 (![]() |
Repton | ![]() | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 45 nautical miles (83 km) south south east of Cape Matapan, Greece (35°42′N 22°57′E / 35.700°N 22.950°E) by SM UB-43 (![]() |
Sophie | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) east south oeast of St. Kilda (57°40′N 9°05′W / 57.667°N 9.083°W) by SM U-80 (![]() |
Tiger | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west north west of Cabo Machico, Madeira (43°27′N 2°50′W / 43.450°N 2.833°W) by SM UC-69 (![]() |
Tore Jarl | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 95 nautical miles (176 km) south of Sumburgh Head, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom by SM UC-49 (![]() |
SM UB-39 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UB II submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°20′N 2°09′E / 51.333°N 2.150°E) with the loss of all 24 crew.[142] |
HMY Zarefah | ![]() | World War I: The naval yacht struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north east of Mull Head, Mainland, Orkney Islands with the loss of sixteen of her crew.[143] |
8 May
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Iris | ![]() | World War I: The ketch was sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Seine-Inférieure, France, probably by SM UC-26 (![]() |
Jos. F. Clinton or Joseph F. Clinton | ![]() | The schooner barge sank 12 miles (19 km) east south east of Hog Island or Chincoteague, Virginia, a total loss.[19][145] |
Killarney | ![]() | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°55′N 14°44′W / 50.917°N 14.733°W) by SM U-21 (![]() |
Nelly | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 44 nautical miles (81 km) south south west of Penmarc'h, Finistère (47°18′N 4°55′W / 47.300°N 4.917°W by SM UC-61 (![]() |
Petunia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-49 (![]() |
SM UC-26 | ![]() | World War I: The Type UC II submarine was rammed and sunk in the English Channel off Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France (51°03′N 1°40′E / 51.050°N 1.667°E) by HMS Milne (![]() |
9 May
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Dio ti Guardi | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello, Sicily by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Hans Broge | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Teelin Head, County Donegal, United Kingdom (54°38′N 9°30′W / 54.633°N 9.500°W) by SM U-80 (![]() |
Harpagus | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 62 nautical miles (115 km) south west of the Île du Planier, Bouches-du-Rhône, France (42°32′N 4°39′E / 42.533°N 4.650°E) by SM U-34 (![]() |
Kitty | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east south east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire (56°11′N 1°45′W / 56.183°N 1.750°W) by SM UC-42 (![]() |
L'Oriente | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Marchiena | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel off Beachy Head, Sussex, United Kingdom by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Mettlerkamp | ![]() | World War I: The Augustenburg-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines north of Borkum. |
No. 1 | ![]() | World War I: The No. 1-class submarine was lost in the Barents Sea. |
Peppino Aiello | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello by SM UC-35 (![]() |
San Pietro | ![]() | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Rosello by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Windward Ho! | ![]() | World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire (57°28′N 1°42′W / 57.467°N 1.700°W) with the loss of eight of her crew.[157] |
10 May
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Berangère | ![]() | World War I: The full-rigged ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°06′N 11°30′W / 50.100°N 11.500°W) by SM U-62 (![]() |
Broomhill | ![]() | World War I: The collier was scuttled in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset (50°25′N 2°32′W / 50.417°N 2.533°W) by SM UC-61 (![]() |
Carmen | ![]() | World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) south of Barcelona by SM U-34 (![]() |
Dolcoath | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3.25 nautical miles (6.02 km) north east of North Foreland, Kent (51°26′N 1°28′E / 51.433°N 1.467°E) with the loss of a crew member.[161] |
Gazelle | ![]() | World War I: The sailing ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (49°45′N 10°50′W / 49.750°N 10.833°W) by SM U-62 (![]() |
Gruno | ![]() | World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was sunk in the North Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south west of the Noord Hinder Lightship (![]() ![]() |
James Hogan | ![]() | The tow steamer, towing the barge Kingston (flag unknown), capsized and sank in heavy seas near the Southwest Ledge Light, off the mouth of the harbor at New Haven, Connecticut in six fathoms (36 ft; 11 m) of water. Two of her crew were rescued by the lighthouse keeper. Her captain and chief engineer died. The vessel was scheduled to be raised.[164][165][166] |
Leone Decimo Terzo | ![]() | The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Marettimo by SM UC-35 (![]() |
HMT Lord Ridley | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Whitby, Yorkshire (54°31′N 0°37′W / 54.517°N 0.617°W) with the loss of ten of her crew.[168] |
Minerva | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Portland Bill by SM UC-61 (![]() |
Sebastian | ![]() | The tanker caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean. She was taken in tow by a United States Navy gunboat but subsequently sank.[137][170] |
Veni | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of Portland Bill (50°32′N 2°47′W / 50.533°N 2.783°W) by SM UC-17 (![]() |
11 May
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Anna Alwina | ![]() | World War I: The brigantine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by SM U-80 (![]() |
August Brohan | ![]() | World War I: The Augustenburg-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines northwest of Romo, Denmark. |
Barrister | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) south of Mine Head, County Waterford by SM U-49 (![]() |
HMT Bracklyn | ![]() | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (52°42′N 2°10′E / 52.700°N 2.167°E) with the loss of ten of her crew.[174] |
Calchas | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) west by south of Tearaght Island, County Donegal (52°00′N 10°40′W / 52.000°N 10.667°W) by SM U-80 (![]() |
Conger Coal | ![]() | The steamer burned to the waterline and sank in Little Sodus Bay near Fair Haven, New York on Lake Ontario when Lloyd S. Porter (![]() |
Hermes | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Barents Sea off Vardø, Finnmark, Norway (71°16′N 33°45′E / 71.267°N 33.750°E) by SM U-45 (![]() |
Hindoo | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea between Algiers and Ténès, Algeria (36°37′N 1°55′E / 36.617°N 1.917°E) by SM U-47 (![]() |
Italia | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground and sank on the Wingletang Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.[179][180] |
Lady Charlotte | ![]() | The collier ran aground and sank at Porth Hellick Point, Isles of Scilly. Her crew survived.[11][180] |
Lefkosia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Tortosa, Spain (40°49′N 1°00′E / 40.817°N 1.000°E) by SM U-34 (![]() |
Limassol | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Montecristo, Italy, by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Lloyd S. Porter | ![]() | The steamer burned to the waterline and sank in Little Sodus Bay near Fair Haven, New York on Lake Ontario. Also burned was Lloyd S. Porter (![]() |
Luisa Madre | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari, Sardinia by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Carolina | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Medjerda | ![]() | World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Cape Tortosa (40°45′N 1°12′E / 40.750°N 1.200°E) by SM U-34 (![]() |
Rosalia Madre | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Sant’ Antonio | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cape Figari by SM UC-35 (![]() |
Tarpeia | ![]() | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) north of Port-en-Bessin, Manche, France (49°30′N 0°49′W / 49.500°N 0.817°W) by SM UB-18 (![]() |
12 May
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Egyptian Prince | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 240 nautical miles (440 km) south south east of Malta (34°20′N 18°52′E / 34.333°N 18.867°E) by SM U-38 (![]() |
Galicia | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Teignmouth, Devon (50°32′N 3°24′W / 50.533°N 3.400°W). Her crew survived.[190] |
G.L.C. | ![]() | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south east of the Eddystone Lighthouse by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Locksley Hall | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east by south of Malta 35°23′N 14°56′E / 35.383°N 14.933°E) by SM U-32 (![]() |
Refugio | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) north west of Tory Island, County Donegal (55°10′N 11°35′W / 55.167°N 11.583°W) by SM U-57 (![]() |
San Onofre | ![]() | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 64 nautical miles (119 km) north west of the Skelligs (52°25′N 11°42′W / 52.417°N 11.700°W) by SM U-48 (![]() |
Waterville | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea. She was beached but was later refloated. Her crew survived.[195] |
Wirral | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) north west of Utvær, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway by SM U-19 (![]() |
Zanoni | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east by east of Cape Oropesa, Spain (40°10′N 0°25′E / 40.167°N 0.417°E) by SM U-34 (![]() |
13 May
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A. G. Pease | ![]() | The Schooner sank in the Connecticut River at Saybrook Point, Connecticut.[87] |
Anna | ![]() | World War I: The three-masted barque was sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of the Île de Batz, Finistère, France (49°12′N 4°26′W / 49.200°N 4.433°W) by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Hudson | ![]() | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north north west of Ouessant, Finistère (48°48′N 7°56′W / 48.800°N 7.933°W) by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Jessmore | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-48 (![]() |
L'Independiente F | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Cabo de Gata, Spain (36°31′N 2°02′W / 36.517°N 2.033°W) by SM U-47 (![]() |
Rio Amazonas | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of Crete, Greece (33°40′N 20°46′E / 33.667°N 20.767°E) by SM U-38 (![]() |
14 May
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Bel Lily | ![]() | World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) east north east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire with the loss of ten of her crew.[203] |
Cairnmoney | ![]() | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-49 (![]() |
Elizabeth Hampton | ![]() | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south by west of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UB-18 (![]() |
Farley | ![]() | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (48°56′N 7°22′W / 48.933°N 7.367°W) by SM UC-17 (![]() |
Francesco Raiola | ![]() | World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea east of Sicily (37°41′N 15°29′E / 37.683°N 15.483°E) by SM U-63 (![]() |
SMS Fulda | ![]() | The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. |
Gravelinoise | ![]() | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) east of Valencia, Spain (39°27′N 0°05′W / 39.450°N 0.083°W) by SM U-34 (![]() |
Pentacost Mitchell | ![]() | The steamer was sunk in a collision with Saxona (![]() |
Saint Francis | ![]() | During a voyage from San Francisco, California, to the Libby McNeil & Libby Ekuk Cannery at Kvichak on the Bristol Bay coast of the Territory of Alaska with a crew of 17 and a 1,500-ton cargo of general merchandise and cannery supplies aboard, the 1,898-gross register ton, 231.4-foot (70.5 m) wooden ship was wrecked 1 nautical mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) south of Middle Point (54°29′00″N 164°54′30″W / 54.48333°N 164.90833°W) on Unimak Island in the Aleutian Islands and became a total loss. The steamers Goliah and Norwood (flags unknown) rescued her entire crew.[211] |
Saint Katherine | ![]() | The 1,201-gross register ton, 202-foot (62 m) bark ran aground at Ugashik, Territory of Alaska, and broke her keel. She was refloated late in the summer of 1917 and repaired.[211] |
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