List of shipwrecks in June 1941

The list of shipwrecks in June 1941 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during June 1941.

1 June

List of shipwrecks: 1 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Alfred Jones United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship (5,013 GRT) on a trip from Liverpool for Freetown with a cargo of planes and trucks, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) west south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (approximately 8°N 15°W / 8°N 15°W / 8; -15) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen crew. The 62 survivors were rescued by HMS Marguerite ( Royal Navy).[1][2][3][4]
HMS Calcutta  Royal Navy World War II: The C-class cruiser was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) off Alexandria, Egypt by Junkers Ju 88 aircraft of the Luftwaffe.
Exportador I Portugal World War II: The fishing trawler (318 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 137 nautical miles (254 km) south west of Cape St. Vincent (35°40′N 10°30′W / 35.667°N 10.500°W / 35.667; -10.500) by Guglielmo Marconi ( Regia Marina) with the loss of two of her 22 crew.[1][5][6][7][8]
Prince Rupert City United Kingdom World War II: Convoy EC26: The 4,749 GRT cargo ship on a passage from Hull for Nova Scotia in ballast, was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (58°46′30″N 4°41′30″W / 58.77500°N 4.69167°W / 58.77500; -4.69167) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four of 49 people on board. She continued to drift and sank the next day about 5 miles north east of Cape Wrath.[1][9]
Scottish Monarch United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship (4,719 GRT) on a trip from Tyne for Freetown with a cargo of coal, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of the Cape Verde Islands (12°58′N 27°20′W / 12.967°N 27.333°W / 12.967; -27.333 by U-105 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by Alphard ( Netherlands) and Christine Marie ( United Kingdom).[1][10]
San Marco  Italy World War II: The cargo ship (3,076 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) due east of Cabo Carbonara, Sardinia by HMS Clyde ( Royal Navy). Eight crew were killed and seven wounded.[1][11][12]

2 June

List of shipwrecks: 2 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Beaumanoir United Kingdom World War II: The 2,328 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Blyth for London with a cargo of coal, was bombed and sunk off Robin Hood's Bay by Junkers Ju 88 bomber of 506 Küstenfliegergruppe, Luftwaffe.[1][13] Her 30 crew survived.[14]
John Belgium World War II: The fishing trawler was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[1]
Kastelholm Finland World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean with the loss of one of her 38 crew.[1][15]
HMT Kos XXII  Royal Navy World War II: The requisitioned 353 GRT whaler was bombed and sunk in the eastern Mediterranean Sea south of Crete, Greece, by Luftwaffe Junkers Ju 87 bombers.[1][16]
HMS LCT 16  Royal Navy World War II: The landing craft tank was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft off Cania, Crete.[17]
Michael E United Kingdom World War II: The CAM ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Atlantic by U-108 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by Alcinous ( Netherlands). Michael E was on her maiden voyage.[18]
U-147  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IID submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Ireland (56°38′N 10°24′W / 56.633°N 10.400°W / 56.633; -10.400) by HMS Periwinkle and HMS Wanderer (both  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 26 crew.[19]

3 June

List of shipwrecks: 3 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Arsia  Italy World War II: The cargo ship (736 GRT) was torpedoed and cut in two in the port of Lampedusa by HMS Unique ( Royal Navy). Her eleven crew survived, but the ship was a total loss.[11][20][21]
Beatrice C.  Italy World War II: The cargo ship (6,132 GRT) was bombed and set on fire in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north east of the Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia by Bristol Blenheim aircraft of the Royal Air Force. Her whole crew abandonned ship and survived. She was then sunk by gunfire of Italian destroyer Camicia Nera ( Regia Marina).[1][13][22][23]
Belchen  Germany World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Davis Strait (approximately 59°N 17°W / 59°N 17°W / 59; -17) by HMS Aurora and HMS Kenya (both  Royal Navy) with the loss of five of the 54 people on board. Survivors were rescued by U-93 ( Kriegsmarine).[24]
Eibergen Netherlands World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°02′N 25°06′W / 48.033°N 25.100°W / 48.033; -25.100) by U-75 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Cairo ( Royal Navy).[1]
Iki Kardeshler Turkey World War II: The auxiliary schooner was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (35°36′N 32°52′E / 35.600°N 32.867°E / 35.600; 32.867) by HM MTB 215 ( Royal Navy).[1]
Inversuir United Kingdom World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (48°28′N 28°20′W / 48.467°N 28.333°W / 48.467; -28.333) by U-48 ( Kriegsmarine). She was later torpedoed and sunk by U-75 ( Kriegsmarine). Her 45 crew were rescued by Para ( Norway), HMS Wanderer ( Royal Navy) and another ship.[1][25]
HMS Mamari  Royal Navy World War II: The decoy ship struck the wreck of Ahamo ( Hong Kong) in the North Sea (53°22′N 0°59′E / 53.367°N 0.983°E / 53.367; 0.983) and remained fast on the wreck. She was attacked the next day by Kriegsmarine schnellboots, but the torpedo struck Ahamo. Her crew were rescued by Sabine ( United Kingdom).[1][26] The wreck was subsequently dispersed by explosives.[27]
Montello  Italy World War II: The cargo ship (6,117 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north east of the Kerkennah Islands (35°25′N 11°57′E / 35.417°N 11.950°E / 35.417; 11.950) by Bristol Blenheim aircraft of the Royal Air Force with the loss of all 43 hands.[1][13][22][28][29]
Royal Fusilier United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea (55°22′N 1°21′W / 55.367°N 1.350°W / 55.367; -1.350) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She sank 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south west of the Isle of May, Fife. Her crew were rescued.[1]

4 June

List of shipwrecks: 4 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Esso Hamburg  Germany World War II: The tanker was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (7°35′N 31°25′W / 7.583°N 31.417°W / 7.583; -31.417) by HMS Brilliant and London (both  Royal Navy) and was scuttled by her crew. All 87 were rescued.[1]
Gonzenheim  Germany World War II: The supply ship was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (43°29′N 24°04′W / 43.483°N 24.067°W / 43.483; -24.067) by HMS Nelson and HMS Neptune (both  Royal Navy) and was scuttled by her crew. Sixty-three survivors were rescued by HMS Neptune.[1] Gonzenheim was shelled by HMS Esperance Bay ( Royal Navy) and torpedoed by HMS Neptune.[30]
Queensbury United Kingdom World War II: Convoy WN 36: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (56°47′30″N 2°09′00″W / 56.79167°N 2.15000°W / 56.79167; -2.15000) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of eleven of her 38 crew. She was scuttled by HMT Sturton ( Royal Navy)[1][31]
Robert Hughes United Kingdom World War II: The dredger struck a mine and sank at the mouth of the Ogun River, Lagos, Nigeria with the loss of fourteen of her 31 crew.[1][32]
Trecarrell United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°10′N 31°00′W / 47.167°N 31.000°W / 47.167; -31.000) by U-101 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by Corner Brook ( United Kingdom).[33]
HMS Van Meerlant  Royal Navy World War II: The Douwe Aukes-class minelayer struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary off the Isle of Sheppey, Kent (51°28′N 00°52′E / 51.467°N 0.867°E / 51.467; 0.867) with the loss of 42 of her crew.[34]

5 June

List of shipwrecks: 5 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
HMT Ash  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary with the loss of two of her crew.[1][35]
Egerland  Germany World War II: The tanker was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 7°N 31°W / 7°N 31°W / 7; -31) by HMS Brilliant and London (both  Royal Navy) and was scuttled by her crew. All 94 were rescued.[1]
Frieda  Italy World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (31°39′N 15°39′E / 31.650°N 15.650°E / 31.650; 15.650) by HMS Triumph ( Royal Navy) with the loss of one of her eight crew.[1][11]
Himalaya United Kingdom World War II: The coal hulk was bombed and sunk at Portland, Dorset by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1]
HMT Lavinia L.  Royal Navy World War II: The barrage balloon drifter was bombed and sunk at Sheerness, Kent by Luftwaffe aircraft. A crew member was killed.[1]
Trio Frassinetti  Italy World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (31°39′N 15°39′E / 31.650°N 15.650°E / 31.650; 15.650) by HMS Triumph ( Royal Navy). Her fifteen crew survived.[1][11]
Valoroso  Regia Marina World War II: The gunboat was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (31°39′N 15°39′E / 31.650°N 15.650°E / 31.650; 15.650) by HMS Triumph ( Royal Navy) with the loss of two of her 38 crew.[1][11]
Wellfield United Kingdom World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°34′N 31°34′W / 48.567°N 31.567°W / 48.567; -31.567) by U-48 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by Heina ( Norway)[1][36]

6 June

List of shipwrecks: 6 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Alberta France World War II: The tanker was shelled and damaged in the Aegean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) north east of Cape Hellas, Greece by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy). An attempt by the tug Taxiarchis ( Turkey) to take the ship in tow was repelled by HMS Torbay. Alberta was sunk by HMS Torbay on 10 June.[1]
Baron Lovat United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OG 63: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°30′N 11°30′W / 35.500°N 11.500°W / 35.500; -11.500) by Guglielmo Marconi ( Regia Marina).[1] Her 35 crew survived.[37]
Elbe  Germany World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 900 nautical miles (1,700 km) north west of the Cape Verde Islands (23°30′N 36°09′W / 23.500°N 36.150°W / 23.500; -36.150) by five Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 824 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Eagle ( Royal Navy) with the loss of two of her 21 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Hilary ( Royal Navy).[1][38][39]
Glen Head United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (35°40′N 10°30′W / 35.667°N 10.500°W / 35.667; -10.500) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of 27 of her crew.[1][13][40]
Sacramento Valley United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (17°10′N 30°10′W / 17.167°N 30.167°W / 17.167; -30.167) by U-106 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by Caithness ( United Kingdom) and Stanvac Calcutta ( Panama).[1][41]
Taberg Sweden World War II: Convoy OG 63: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (35°36′N 11°12′W / 35.600°N 11.200°W / 35.600; -11.200) by Guglielmo Marconi ( Regia Marina) with the loss of fifteen of her crew.[1]
Taurus Norway World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (56°47′N 2°15′W / 56.783°N 2.250°W / 56.783; -2.250) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her 37 crew were rescued by HMT Chrysolite ( Royal Navy) and the fishing vessel Elizabeth ( United Kingdom).[42][43]
Tregarthen United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°17′N 36°20′W / 46.283°N 36.333°W / 46.283; -36.333) by U-48 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 45 crew.[1][44]
Yselhaven Netherlands World War II: The 4,802 GRT cargo ship on a passage from Liverpool for St. Lawrence River ports in ballast, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°25′N 40°54′W / 49.417°N 40.900°W / 49.417; -40.900) by U-43 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by Hammarland ( Finland).[1][45]

7 June

List of shipwrecks: 7 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Delaware Denmark World War II: The cargo ship was attacked by Royal Air Force aircraft off the coast of South Holland, Netherlands and was damaged. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[46]
Kingston Hill United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Cape Verde Islands (9°35′N 29°00′W / 9.583°N 29.000°W / 9.583; -29.000) by U-38) ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of her 46 crew. Kingston Hill was on a voyage from Cardiff, Glamorgan to Alexandria, Egypt.[47][48]
No. 10  Royal Navy World War II: The examination vessel a former pilot boat, struck a mine and sank at Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.[1][13]

8 June

List of shipwrecks: 8 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Adda United Kingdom World War II: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 82 nautical miles (152 km) west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (8°30′N 14°39′W / 8.500°N 14.650°W / 8.500; -14.650) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of the 425 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Cyclamen ( Royal Navy).[1][49][50]
Baron Nairn United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°35′N 39°02′W / 47.583°N 39.033°W / 47.583; -39.033) by U-108 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 40 crew. Eighteen survivors were rescued by HMCS Chambly ( Royal Canadian Navy).[1][51]
HMT Cor Jesu  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Alnmouth, Northumberland (55°29′N 1°27′W / 55.483°N 1.450°W / 55.483; -1.450) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her crew were rescued.[1]
Dirphys Greece Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°44′N 39°02′W / 47.733°N 39.033°W / 47.733; -39.033) by U-108 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 25 crew.[1][52]
Elmdene United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west south west of Freetown, Sierra Leone (8°16′N 16°50′W / 8.267°N 16.833°W / 8.267; -16.833) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine). Her 36 crew were rescued by Carlton ( United States).[1][53] Elmdene was on a voyage from the River Tyne to Alexandria, Egypt.[54]
Hopton United Kingdom World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Iceland (62°56′N 12°30′W / 62.933°N 12.500°W / 62.933; -12.500) with the loss of eleven of her crew.[1]
Kingston Hill United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Cape Verde Islands, Portugal (9°35′N 29°40′W / 9.583°N 29.667°W / 9.583; -29.667) by U-38 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Achates ( Royal Navy) and Alabama ( United States).[1][55]
Pendrecht Netherlands World War II: The 10,746 GRT tanker on a passage from Holyhead for New York in ballast, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°18′N 36°40′W / 45.300°N 36.667°W / 45.300; -36.667) by U-48 ( Kriegsmarine). Her 36 crew were rescued by Alresford ( United Kingdom), Excalibur ( United States) and HMS Pandora ( Royal Navy).[1][56]
Sturla  Italy World War II: The 1,195 GRT cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off Maratea by HMS Clyde ( Royal Navy) with the loss of ten of her fifteen crew.[1][12][57]

9 June

List of shipwrecks: 9 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Dagmar United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HG 53: The coaster was bombed and sunk off St Alban's Head, Dorset (50°29′40″N 2°00′30″W / 50.49444°N 2.00833°W / 50.49444; -2.00833) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of the Luftwaffe with the loss of three of her eighteen crew.[1][58][59]
Diana United Kingdom World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (62°04′N 13°40′W / 62.067°N 13.667°W / 62.067; -13.667) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of a crew member. Survivors were rescued by HMT Cape Portland ( Royal Navy).[1][13]
Fenix Finland World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (61°56′N 12°14′W / 61.933°N 12.233°W / 61.933; -12.233) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe with the loss of a crew member.[1][13]
Persier Belgium After being stranded on the coast of Iceland in February 1941 and refloated in April 1941, the cargo ship broke her back when she was taken to the Kleppsvik Strand and was beached. She was later repaired and returned to service.
Phidias United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 330: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°25′N 26°12′W / 48.417°N 26.200°W / 48.417; -26.200) by U-46 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by Embassage ( United Kingdom).[1][60]
Remagio United Kingdom World War II: The fishing trawler was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off Bamburgh, Northumberland (48°46′N 29°14′W / 48.767°N 29.233°W / 48.767; -29.233) by Luftwaffe aircraft and was abandoned, coming ashore north of Bamburgh. Her ten crew survived. She was refloated on 26 June and taken to Lindisfarne.[1][61]
Sabina Spain World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) off Genoa, Italy (36°05′N 5°12′W / 36.083°N 5.200°W / 36.083; -5.200). Her crew were rescued.[1][62]
Trevarrack United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°45′N 38°00′W / 46.750°N 38.000°W / 46.750; -38.000) by U-101 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 45 crew.[63]

10 June

List of shipwrecks: 10 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Ainderby United Kingdom World War II: The 4,860 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Santos for Tyne with a cargo of iron ore, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 130 nautical miles (240 km) west by north of Bloody Foreland, County Donegal, Ireland (55°30′N 12°10′W / 55.500°N 12.167°W / 55.500; -12.167) by U-552 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twelve of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Veteran ( Royal Navy).[1][64]
Christian Krohg Norway World War II: Convoy OB 328: The 1,992 GRT cargo ship on a passage from Oban for St. Lawrence in ballast, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (45°00′N 36°30′W / 45.000°N 36.500°W / 45.000; -36.500) by U-108 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 23 crew.[1][65]
Giuseppina Ghirardi  Italy World War II: The 3,319 GRT tanker was in Bulgaria when Italy entered the war. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) east of Cape Helles, Turkey by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy) while on her way for Piraeus.[1][66][67]
India  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Assab, Italian Eritrea. She was refloated in 1949 and scrapped.[68]
Mercier Belgium World War II: The 7,886 GRT cargo ship on a passage from Liverpool for Montreal in ballast, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°30′N 41°30′W / 48.500°N 41.500°W / 48.500; -41.500) by U-204 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 68 crew.[69]
Pagao  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Algeciras, Spain. She was refloated in 1944, fitted with a new bow section and entered Spanish service in 1945 as Zaragoza.[70]
Piave  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Assab. She was refloated in 1950 and scrapped in 1951.[28]
HMS Pintail  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy FN 477: The Kingfisher-class sloop struck a mine in the Humber Estuary and sank with the loss of 53 of her 75 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Quantock ( Royal Navy) and another vessel.[1][71]
Royal Scot United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the mouth of the Humber with the loss of eleven of her crew.[1]

11 June

List of shipwrecks: 11 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Baron Carnegie United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea (51°55′N 5°34′W / 51.917°N 5.567°W / 51.917; -5.567) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was taken in tow by Seine ( United Kingdom) but sank at 52°04′N 5°01′W / 52.067°N 5.017°W / 52.067; -5.017 with the loss of 25 of her 39 crew.[1][37]
Cirene  Regia Marina World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Benghazi, Libya by British aircraft.[72]
Havtor Norway World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (63°35′N 28°05′W / 63.583°N 28.083°W / 63.583; -28.083) by U-79 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 20 crew.[1][73]
Mario Bianco  Regia Marina World War II: The naval trawler was sunk at Benghazi by British aircraft.[74]
Moorwood United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Hartlepool, County Durham by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her crew were rescued. She was on a voyage from London to Blyth, Northumberland.[1][75]
Tilly L. M. Russ  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Benghazi by HMS Taku ( Royal Navy).[1]

12 June

List of shipwrecks: 12 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Carloforte  Regia Marina World War II: The requisitioned 143 GRT motor schooner (V. 121) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 36 nautical miles (67 km) west of Gorgona by HNLMS O-24 ( Royal Netherlands Navy).[1]
Chinese Prince United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Rockall, Inverness-shire (56°12′N 14°18′W / 56.200°N 14.300°W / 56.200; -14.300) by U-552 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 45 of her 63 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Arbutus and HMS Pimpernel (both  Royal Navy).[1][76]
Empire Dew United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal (51°09′N 30°16′W / 51.150°N 30.267°W / 51.150; -30.267 by U-48 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by HNoMS St. Albans ( Royal Norwegian Navy).
Fianona  Italy World War II: The 6,660 GRT cargo ship, on a passage from Genoa for Bagnoli, was shelled, torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off San Vincenzo (43°08′N 10°30′E / 43.133°N 10.500°E / 43.133; 10.500) by HNLMS O-24 ( Royal Netherlands Navy).[1][77]
Friedrich Breme  Kriegsmarine World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°48′N 24°00′W / 49.800°N 24.000°W / 49.800; -24.000) by HMS Sheffield ( Royal Navy) with the loss of at least two of her crew. Eighty-six survivors were rescued.[1][78]
Gesù e Maria  Regia Marina World War II: The requisitioned 238 GRT motor schooner (V. 165) on a trip from Piraeus for Mudros, was shelled and sunk in the Aegean Sea off Skiros, Greece (39°10′N 25°20′E / 39.167°N 25.333°E / 39.167; 25.333) by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy).[1]
Iowan United States The cargo ship ran aground on a reef a few hundred yards off Government Point, near Point Conception, California. Salvage operations took about two weeks, after which she was towed to Los Angeles, California, for repairs. She was later returned to service.
Ranella Norway World War II: Convoy OG 64: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°39′N 28°00′W / 43.650°N 28.000°W / 43.650; -28.000) by U-553 ( Kriegsmarine). Her 29 crew survived.[1][79]
Silvio Scaroni  Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Benghazi, Libya (32°27′N 18°42′E / 32.450°N 18.700°E / 32.450; 18.700) by HMS Taku ( Royal Navy).[1]
Silverpalm United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-371 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 68 crew.[80]
Susan Mærsk United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 370 nautical miles (690 km) north north east of the Azores (44°45′N 25°15′W / 44.750°N 25.250°W / 44.750; -25.250) by U-553 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 24 crew.[1][81]

13 June

For the loss of the Norwegian coaster Ala on this day, see the entry for 17 May 1941

List of shipwrecks: 13 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Djurdjura United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 75: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°53′N 23°11′W / 38.883°N 23.183°W / 38.883; -23.183) by Brin ( Regia Marina) with the loss of 33 of her 38 crew.[1]
Eirini Kyriakidou Greece Greece World War II: Convoy SL 75: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (38°53′N 23°11′W / 38.883°N 23.183°W / 38.883; -23.183) by Brin ( Regia Marina) with the loss of all three of her crew.[1][82]
HMT King Henry  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Lowestoft, Suffolk by Luftwaffe aircraft.[1]
Kingstown United Kingdom World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged in the Bristol Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) north west of the South Bishop Lighthouse by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was taken in tow by a fishing trawler but sank 6 nautical miles (11 km) off St. Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire. Her crew were rescued.[1]
Pandias Greece Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°49′N 23°38′W / 7.817°N 23.633°W / 7.817; -23.633) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eleven of her 34 crew.[1][83]
St. Patrick United Kingdom World War II: The ferry was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea (52°04′N 5°25′W / 52.067°N 5.417°W / 52.067; -5.417) with the loss of 31 of the 89 people on board.[1][84][85]
Tresillian United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (44°40′N 45°30′W / 44.667°N 45.500°W / 44.667; -45.500) by U-77 ( Kriegsmarine). Her 46 crew were rescued by USCGC Duane ( United States Coast Guard).[86]

14 June

List of shipwrecks: 14 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Luciano Bottiglieri  Regia Marina World War II: The auxiliary patrol vessl (331 GRT) was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea about twenty miles south of Cape Spartivento, Sardinia by HMS Clyde ( Royal Navy). Seven crew were killed. The seven survivors, four being wounded, were captured by the British submarine.[1][12][87]
St. Lindsay United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OG 64: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 51°N 30°W / 51°N 30°W / 51; -30) by U-751 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 43 crew.[1][88]

15 June

List of shipwrecks: 15 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Audacious United Kingdom World War II: The fishing boat (7 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (51°28′N 0°51′E / 51.467°N 0.850°E / 51.467; 0.850) with the loss two of her three crew.[89][90]
G R F United States With no one on board, the scow was wrecked on the beach at Karluk, Territory of Alaska.[91]
Hans Broge Denmark World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) west south west of Texel, North Holland, Netherlands by Royal Air Force aircraft. The wreck was subsequently raised and employed as a target ship.[13][92][93]

16 June

List of shipwrecks: 16 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Chevalier Paul France Vichy French Navy World War II:Operation Exporter: The Vauquelin-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Latakia, Syria by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm with the loss of six of her crew. Survivors were rescued by Valmy and Guépard (both France Vichy French Navy).[89]
V 5706 Ostmark  Kriegsmarine The vorpostenboot ran aground and sank off Vågsøy, Norway.[94]

17 June

List of shipwrecks: 17 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Cathrine United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 76: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°30′N 16°00′W / 49.500°N 16.000°W / 49.500; -16.000) by U-43 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 24 of her 27 crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Boreas ( United Kingdom).[89][95]
Charlottetown Canada Canada The ferry ran aground off Port Mouton, Nova Scotia. She sank the next day at 43°51′N 64°45′W / 43.850°N 64.750°W / 43.850; -64.750.[96]
Tottenham United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (7°38′S 19°12′W / 7.633°S 19.200°W / -7.633; -19.200) by Atlantis ( Kriegsmarine).[89] Her 43 crew survived, but 26 of them were taken as prisoners of war.[97] Tottenham was on a voyage from the River Tyne to the Middle East.[98]

18 June

List of shipwrecks: 18 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Doris II United Kingdom World War II: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary off Sheerness, Kent with the loss of both crew.[89]
Norfolk United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west of Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland (57°17′N 11°14′W / 57.283°N 11.233°W / 57.283; -11.233) by U-552 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 71 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Skate ( Royal Navy).[99]
U-138  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IID submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Trafalgar, Spain (36°04′N 7°29′W / 36.067°N 7.483°W / 36.067; -7.483) by HMS Faulknor, Fearless, Forester, Foresight and Foxhound (all  Royal Navy). Her 27 crew were rescued by HMS Fearless and taken as prisoners of war.[89]

19 June

List of shipwrecks: 19 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Empire Warrior United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal (37°06′N 7°24′W / 37.100°N 7.400°W / 37.100; -7.400) by Regia Aeronautica aircraft and Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. Her 25 crew were rescued by an Armada Portuguesa destroyer.[13][89][100][101]
Gunda Sweden World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (37°36′N 9°53′W / 37.600°N 9.883°W / 37.600; -9.883) by Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe. Her 21 crew were rescued by HMT Imperialist ( Royal Navy) and Peterel ( United Kingdom).[13][89][102]

20 June

List of shipwrecks: 20 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Buccari  Italy World War II: The 4,543 GRT cargo ship on a passage from Messina for Taranto, struck mines, broke in two, and sank off Ginosa.[89][103]
Enossis Greece Greece World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Suda Bay, Crete by Luftwaffe aircraft.[104][note 1]
Ganda Portugal World War II: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Casablanca, Morocco (34°10′N 11°40′W / 34.167°N 11.667°W / 34.167; -11.667) by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of the 66 people on board.[89][105][106]
Ilse United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was damaged in the North Sea off Hartlepool, County Durham. Her back was broken, and the bow section was beyond salvage. She was repaired at Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, where a new bow section was constructed.[89]
Inverarder United Kingdom World War II: The tanker was bombed and damaged in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight by Luftwaffe aircraft and was beached in the Solent. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.[89]
USS O-9  United States Navy
Sonar image of the wreck of USS O-9
The O-class submarine sank in 430 feet (130 m) of water in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) off Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi) east of the Isles of Shoals at either 42°59′N 70°27′W / 42.983°N 70.450°W / 42.983; -70.450 (USS O-9) or 42°59′N 70°27′W / 42.983°N 70.450°W / 42.983; -70.450 (USS O-9) (according to different sources) with the loss of her 33 crew when her hull was crushed during a test dive.[107]
Refah Turkey World War II: Refah tragedy: The cargo liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Mersin by Ondina ( Regia Marina) with the loss of 168 lives.[89][108][109]
HMT Resmilo  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Peterhead, Aberdeenshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her 24 crew were rescued.[110][111]
Schieland Netherlands World War II: Convoy FS 520: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (53°18′N 1°01′E / 53.300°N 1.017°E / 53.300; 1.017) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Eight survivors were rescued by HMS Mendip ( Royal Navy).[89][112]

21 June

List of shipwrecks: 21 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Babitonga  Kriegsmarine World War II: The supply ship was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (2°05′N 27°42′W / 2.083°N 27.700°W / 2.083; -27.700 or 2°05′S 27°42′W / 2.083°S 27.700°W / -2.083; -27.700) by HMS London ( Royal Navy) and was scuttled by her crew.[89][113]
Criton United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 78: The captured French cargo ship left the convoy to return to Freetown, Sierra Leone. She was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean by Air France IV (France Vichy French Navy) which ordered her to divert to Conakry, French Guinea. She was shelled and sunk when she reported this by radio; with the loss of ten of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued and made prisoners of war.[89][114][115]
Gasfire United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of Southwold, Suffolk (52°19′N 1°59′E / 52.317°N 1.983°E / 52.317; 1.983).[89]
Kenneth Hawksfield United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of Southwold (52°18′N 1°59′E / 52.300°N 1.983°E / 52.300; 1.983) with the loss of a crew member.[89]

22 June

List of shipwrecks: 22 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Arakaka United Kingdom World War II: The weather ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°00′N 41°40′W / 47.000°N 41.667°W / 47.000; -41.667) by U-77 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 40 crew.[89][116]
Balzac United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (15°16′S 27°43′W / 15.267°S 27.717°W / -15.267; -27.717) by Atlantis ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 48 crew.[89][117]
HMT Beech  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and sunk at Scrabster, Caithness by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of eleven of her crew.[89]
Calabria Sweden World War II: Convoy SL 76: The 1,277 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Port Harcourt for Hull with a cargo of palm kernels, straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal, Ireland by U-141 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 24 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Sikh ( Royal Navy).[89][118]
Claus Rickmers  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Ventspils, Latvia. She was later refloated and repaired.[119]
Estonia Estonia World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea north west of Gotland, Sweden by S-28 ( Kriegsmarine).[13]
Gaisma Soviet Union World War II: The 3,077 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Riga for Lübeck with a cargo of lumber, was torpedoed in the Baltic Sea off Užava by S-59 and S-60 (both  Kriegsmarine). Of her crew of 32, two were taken prisoner, six more were killed by machine gun fire, and the remaining 24 reached the Latvian shore in a lifeboat. Gaisma stayed afloat, with her decks partly awash, and begun drifting towards south-west. Days later, in mid July 1941, she ran aground in shallow water on the east coast of Gotland. She was found by Swedish military on 20 July 1941 and was declared a total loss.[13][120][121]
Liisa Soviet Union World War II: The 782 GRT coaster on a trip from Liepāja for Paldiski with a cargo of cement and barbed wire, was shelled and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Hiiumaa, Finland by S-31 ( Kriegsmarine).[13] Her crew was taken prisoners and were interned in Finland.
Perkunas Soviet Union World War II: The Ice-class tug was sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft off Šventoji.[122]
Pietro Querini  Italy World War II: The 1,004 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Trapani for Tripoli was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Pantelleria (36°11′N 12°00′E / 36.183°N 12.000°E / 36.183; 12.000) by HMS Union ( Royal Navy).[89]
Ruhno  Soviet Navy World War II: The requisitioned 498 GRT coaster (VT-587) struck a mine and sank while navigating in Leningrad Canal on approach to Petergof, with the loss of three lives. She was later raised, but was not repaired.[13][123]
Shuka Soviet Union World War II: The fishing trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Liepāja by S-31 ( Kriegsmarine).[13][124]
SP-12 Soviet Union World War II: The sea-going tug struck an aerial mine laid by Luftwaffe aircraft in Quarantine Bay near Sevastopol and sank with a loss of 26 of her 31 crew.[13][125]

23 June

List of shipwrecks: 23 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Alf Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was sunk off Tallinn, Estonia by S-44 ( Kriegsmarine).[126]
Alstertor  Kriegsmarine World War II: The supply and prison ship was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean (41°12′N 13°10′W / 41.200°N 13.167°W / 41.200; -13.167) by the 8th Destroyer Flotilla[Note 1] and was scuttled by her crew. Over 200 British, Chinese, Indian and Malayan prisoners of war were rescued. These were the crews of Rabaul and Trafalgar (both United Kingdom).[89][127][128]
Bystry  Soviet Navy World War II: The Gnevny-class destroyer was bombed and sunk at Sevastopol by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was later salvaged.[89]
Dnepr  Soviet Navy World War II: The ship struck a mine and sank at Sevastopol.[13]
Gnevnyi  Soviet Navy World War II: The Gnevny-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Hiiumaa, Estonia. There were 20 dead and 23 wounded.[129][130]
Hull Trader United Kingdom World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk with the loss of eleven of her crew.[89]
Khiumadal Soviet Union World War II: The lightship was sunk in the Baltic Sea by S-43 ( Kriegsmarine).[126]
M-78  Soviet Navy World War II: The M-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea west of Ventspils, Latvia (57°28′N 21°17′E / 57.467°N 21.283°E / 57.467; 21.283) by U-144 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all fifteen crew.[129][131]
HMT Nogi  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off Cromer (52°57′N 1°28′E / 52.950°N 1.467°E / 52.950; 1.467) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[89][132] She was taken in tow by HMT Contender and HMT Solon (both  Royal Navy) but subsequently sank.[133]
S-3  Soviet Navy World War II: The S-class submarine was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Liepāja, Latvia by S-60 ( Kriegsmarine) with a depth charge following a surface gun battle. Of the 100 people on board only three, nine, or twenty were rescued and made prisoners of war.[89][129][126]
Trelissick United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Cromer (53°07′01″N 1°24′09″E / 53.11694°N 1.40250°E / 53.11694; 1.40250) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two of her 42 crew. The wreck was subsequently dispersed by explosives.[89][134]

24 June

List of shipwrecks: 24 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
HMS Auckland  Royal Navy World War II: The Egret-class sloop was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north east of Tobruk, Libya (32°15′N 24°30′E / 32.250°N 24.500°E / 32.250; 24.500) by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of II Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe with the loss of 36 of her 198 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMAS Parramatta, HMAS Vendetta and HMAS Waterhen (all  Royal Australian Navy).[89][13][135]
Brockley Hill United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 133: The 5,297 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Montreal for London with a cargo of grain, straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°30′N 38°20′W / 58.500°N 38.333°W / 58.500; -38.333) by U-651 ( Kriegsmarine). Her 42 crew were rescued by Saugor ( United Kingdom).[136][137]
Kinross United Kingdom World War II: Convoy OB 336: The 4,956 GRT cargo ship on a passage from Dundee for Sydney in ballast, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (55°23′N 38°49′W / 55.383°N 38.817°W / 55.383; -38.817) by U-203 ( Kriegsmarine). Her 37 crew were rescued by HMCS Orillia ( Royal Canadian Navy).[89][138]
Lenin  Soviet Navy World War II: The Orfey-class destroyer was scuttled at Liepāja, Latvia.[13]
M-71  Soviet Navy World War II: The M-class submarine was scuttled at Liepāja.[89][129]
M-80  Soviet Navy World War II: The M-class submarine was scuttled at Liepāja.[89][129]
Pass of Balmaha United Kingdom World War II: The 758 GRT tanker on a trip from Alexandria for Tobruk with a cargo of avgas, was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of II Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe. She was towed to Tobruk, Libya by HMAS Waterhen ( Royal Australian Navy) and repaired there, before returning to Alexandria on 30 June.[89][13]
Ronis  Soviet Navy World War II: The Ronis-class submarine was scuttled at Liepāja.[89][129]
S-1  Soviet Navy World War II: The S-class submarine was scuttled at Liepāja.[89] She was salvaged by the Germans in October.[139]
Silach Soviet Union World War II: The icebreaker (541 GRT) was scuttled at Liepāja by the Red Army.[13] Raised by the Germans, towed to Danzig for repairs, and returned to service as Nordlicht. Returned to the USSR after the war.
Soløy Norway World War II: Convoy HX 133: The 4,402 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Buenos Aires for Hull with a cargo of wheat, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°39′N 39°43′W / 54.650°N 39.717°W / 54.650; -39.717) by U-203 ( Kriegsmarine). Her 32 crew were rescued by Traveller ( United Kingdom).[89][140][141]
Spidola  Soviet Navy World War II: The Ronis-class submarine was scuttled at Liepāja.[89][129]
T-208 Shkiv  Soviet Navy World War II: The Fugas-class minesweeper hit a mine and sank at the exit from Hari Strait while accompanying damaged cruiser Maxim Gorky.[129]
Tunguska  Soviet Navy World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was scuttled at Liepāja.[13]
Vigrid Norway World War II: Convoy HX 133: The 4,765 GRT cargo ship on a trip from New Orleans for Manchester with general cargo, straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 55°N 41°W / 55°N 41°W / 55; -41) by U-371 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 28 of the 49 people on board. Survivors were rescued by USS Charles F. Hughes ( United States Navy) and HMS Keppel ( Royal Navy).[89][142][143]

25 June

List of shipwrecks: 25 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Anna Bulgaris Greece Greece World War II: The 4,603 GRT cargo ship on a passage from Swansea for Montreal in ballast, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°30′N 44°00′W / 49.500°N 44.000°W / 49.500; -44.000) by U-77 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all hands.[89][144]
Dashwood United Kingdom World War II: The 2,154 GRT cargo ship on a passage from London for Sunderland in ballast, was bombed and sunk in the North Sea (52°59′N 1°52′E / 52.983°N 1.867°E / 52.983; 1.867) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her crew were rescued.[89]
Ellinico Greece Greece World War II: The 3,059 GRT cargo ship on a passage from Liverpool for Wabana in ballast, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 55°N 38°W / 55°N 38°W / 55; -38) by U-108 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all hands.[89][145]
Isle of Wight United Kingdom World War II: The 176 GRT fishing trawler was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off Scarborough, Yorkshire by Luftwaffe aircraft.[89]
Nicolas Pateras Greece Greece World War II: Convoy OB 336: The 4,362 GRT cargo ship on a passage from Liverpool for Pointe-au-Père in ballast, straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 55°N 38°W / 55°N 38°W / 55; -38) by U-108 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all hands.[89]
Schie Netherlands World War II: Convoy OB 336: The 1,967 GRT cargo ship on a passage from Aberdeen for Curaçao in ballast, straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°02′N 42°10′W / 53.033°N 42.167°W / 53.033; -42.167) by U-75 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 29 crew.[146]
Souffleur France Vichy French Navy World War II: Operation Exporter: The submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Beirut, Lebanon (33°49′N 35°26′E / 33.817°N 35.433°E / 33.817; 35.433) by HMS Parthian ( Royal Navy)

26 June

List of shipwrecks: 26 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Enrico Costa  Italy World War II: The cargo ship (4,080 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Cape Torado, Sicily (38°07′N 14°37′E / 38.117°N 14.617°E / 38.117; 14.617) by HMS Utmost ( Royal Navy). There were no casualties.[89][147][148]
Mareeba United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship (3,362 GRT) was shelled, stopped and sunk by scuttling charges in the Indian Ocean (8°15′N 88°06′E / 8.250°N 88.100°E / 8.250; 88.100) by Kormoran ( Kriegsmarine). All 48 crew were taken as prisoners of war but 25 died in the following months, most of them when the Spreewald was sunk.[89][149][150]
Moskva  Soviet Navy World War II: Raid on Constanța: The Leningrad-class destroyer was sunk by a Romanian minefield during a failed Soviet attack against the Romanian port of Constanța, which was defended by the destroyers NMS Mărăști, NMS Regina Maria, and the minelayer Amiral Murgescu (all  Royal Romanian Navy).[151][152][153]
Polinnia  Italy World War II: The cargo ship (1,292 GRT) on a passage from Naples for Cagliari, was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south east of Ischia (40°03′N 11°55′E / 40.050°N 11.917°E / 40.050; 11.917) by HMS Severn ( Royal Navy). There were no casualties and 19 survivors.[89][11][154][155]
HMT Tranio  Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler (275 GRT) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Happisburgh, Norfolk by Luftwaffe aircraft. There were no casualties.[156][157]
Velebit  Yugoslavia World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Bay of Bengal by Kormoran ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of sixteen of her 28 crew.[89] She came ashore 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south west of North Reef Island, Andaman Islands and broke her back. She was a constructive total loss.[158]

27 June

List of shipwrecks: 27 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Empire Ability United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 78: The 7,603 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Port Louis for Liverpool with a cargo of sugar, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°50′N 21°10′W / 23.833°N 21.167°W / 23.833; -21.167) by U-69 ( Kriegsmarine),[159] with the loss of two of the 107 people on board.
HMT Force  Royal Navy World War II: The Mersey-class naval trawler was bombed, damaged and set on fire while anchored 6 miles (9.7 km) off Winterton Ness sinking in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk 52°48′55″N 001°47′48″E / 52.81528°N 1.79667°E / 52.81528; 1.79667 by Luftwaffe aircraft.[89][160]
Glauco  Regia Marina World War II: The Glauco-class submarine was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (35°06′N 12°41′W / 35.100°N 12.683°W / 35.100; -12.683) by HMS Wishart ( Royal Navy). All 51 crew were rescued and taken as prisoners of war.[89]
Knud Villemoes Denmark World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north north east of Steingrun Prik, Heligoland, Germany.[161]
Kongsgaard Norway World War II: Convoy HX 133: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (60°00′N 30°42′W / 60.000°N 30.700°W / 60.000; -30.700) by U-564 ( Kriegsmarine) and was abandoned by her crew. She was later reboarded, the fire extinguished and arrived at Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom on 2 July. She was later repaired and returned to service.[162]
M-83  Soviet Navy World War II: The damaged M-class submarine (161 GRT) was scuttled at Liepāja, Latvia, after having fired all her shells to support the defenders. The crew then tried to reach Soviet lines. Known losses in this attempt are two dead and six captured.[89][129][163][164][165]
M-99  Soviet Navy World War II: The M-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea (59°20′N 21°12′E / 59.333°N 21.200°E / 59.333; 21.200) by U-149 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all twenty crew.[166]
Maasdam Netherlands World War II: Convoy HX 133: The 8,812 GRT cargo liner on a passage from Halifax for Liverpool, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Greenland (60°00′N 30°35′W / 60.000°N 30.583°W / 60.000; -30.583) by U-564 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of the 80 people on board. Survivors were rescued by Havprins and another ship (both Norway)[89][167]
Malaya II United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 133: The 8,651 GRT cargo ship on a passage from Montreal for Cardiff with a cargo of metal, wheat and dynamite, was torpedoed, exploded and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Greenland (59°56′N 30°35′W / 59.933°N 30.583°W / 59.933; -30.583) by U-564 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 41 of her 49 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Collingwood ( Royal Canadian Navy).[89][168]
Marijampole Soviet Union World War II: The 941 GRT coaster was sunk as a blockship by Soviet artillery in the Dvina estuary.[122] Raised in August 1943, and towed to Wismar for repairs. Part of GDR fleet after the war.
Montferland Netherlands World War II: The 6,790 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Mackay for Oban with a cargo of steel and foodstuffs, was bombed and damaged in the North Sea (52°47′N 1°50′E / 52.783°N 1.833°E / 52.783; 1.833) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She sank the next day (52°37′15″N 1°50′30″E / 52.62083°N 1.84167°E / 52.62083; 1.84167). Her 43 crew were rescued. The wreck was subsequently dispersed by explosives.[89][169]
Oberon Netherlands World War II: Convoy SL 78: The 1,996 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Douala for Hull with a cargo of palm kernels, was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (25°43′N 22°47′W / 25.717°N 22.783°W / 25.717; -22.783) by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine). She sank the next day with the loss of six of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Royal Navy corvette.[89][169][170]
P.L.M. 22  Free French Naval Forces World War II: Convoy SL 78: The 5,646 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Pepel for Middlesbrough with a cargo of iron ore, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (25°43′N 22°47′W / 25.717°N 22.783°W / 25.717; -22.783) by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 33 of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Armeria ( Royal Navy).[171]
River Lugar United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 78: The 5,423 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Pepel for Barry Roads with a cargo of iron ore, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 24°N 21°W / 24°N 21°W / 24; -21) by U-69 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 41 of her 47 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Armeria and HMS Burdock (both  Royal Navy).[89][31][172]
S-10  Soviet Navy World War II: The S-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Irben Strait by S-59 and S-60 (both  Kriegsmarine.[89]
S-43  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type 1939/40 schnellboot struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Hiiumaa, Estonia.[173]
S-106  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type 1939/40 schnellboot struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Hiiumaa (59°02′N 22°40′E / 59.033°N 22.667°E / 59.033; 22.667) with the loss of six lives.[174][175]
Salpa  Regia Marina World War II: The submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Mersa Matruh, Egypt (32°05′N 26°47′E / 32.083°N 26.783°E / 32.083; 26.783) by HMS Triumph ( Royal Navy).[89]
TKA-27  Soviet Navy World War II: The G-5-class motor torpedo boat, accompanying Vieniba, was sunk shortly after leaving port of Liepāja by two Luftwaffe bombers.[176]
TKA-47  Soviet Navy The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was heavily damaged during a fight against S-31, S-35, S-59 and S-60 (all  Kriegsmarine) while covering the withdrawal of Vieniba. The boat ran out of fuel, drifted towards the shore and was abandoned by her crew of eight on 1 July. They were able to land near Ventspils where they were promptly detained by members of Aizsargi and transferred to German custody.
U-556  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Iceland (50°18′N 29°20′W / 50.300°N 29.333°W / 50.300; -29.333) by HMS Celandine, HMS Gladiolus and HMS Nasturtium (all  Royal Navy) with the loss of five of her 46 crew.
Vieniba Soviet Union World War II: The 288 GRT passenger-cargo vessel evacuating approximately 300 people from Liepāja, was bombed, machine-gunned and sunk by two Ju 87 bombers shortly after leaving port. There were only between 13 and 25 survivors.[177]

28 June

List of shipwrecks: 28 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Auris United Kingdom World War II: The 8,030 GRT tanker on a trip from Trinidad for Gibraltar with a cargo of fuel oil, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (34°27′N 11°57′W / 34.450°N 11.950°W / 34.450; -11.950) by Leonardo da Vinci ( Regia Marina) with the loss of 32 of her 59 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Farndale ( Royal Navy).[89]
Barrhill United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 33: The 4,972 GRT cargo ship on a voyage from New York for London with a cargo of grain, was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth (52°50′N 1°46′E / 52.833°N 1.767°E / 52.833; 1.767) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of five of her 40 crew.[89][178]
Lauenburg  Kriegsmarine
Lauenburg
World War II: North Atlantic weather war: The weather ship was captured and sunk off Jan Mayen, Norway by HMS Tartar ( Royal Navy).
No. 204  Soviet Navy World War II: The Project 1125-class gunboat was severely damaged by Romanian artillery on the Danube and ran aground. She was salvaged by the Romanians and put into service as NMB V12.
Pluto Finland World War II: The 3,496 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Buenos Aires for Petsamo with a cargo of grain, coal, and oil in drums, was detained by the British authorities on 20 June and redirected towards Reykjavík. After leaving Iceland, the ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) north north west of the Butt of Lewis, Hebrides (59°39′N 8°20′W / 59.650°N 8.333°W / 59.650; -8.333) by U-146 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of twelve of her 30 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Northern Duke ( Royal Navy).[89]
Ugo Вassi  Regia Marina World War II: The cargo ship (2,900 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Orosei 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north east of Capo Monte Santi (40°07′N 9°50′E / 40.117°N 9.833°E / 40.117; 9.833) by HMS Severn ( Royal Navy). The whole crew was rescued but one died of his wounds by reaching land.[89][155][179][180]

29 June

List of shipwrecks: 29 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Cushendall United Kingdom World War II: The 626 GRT coaster on a trip from Southend for Methil and Clyde was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Stonehaven (56°59.425′N 2°04.414′W / 56.990417°N 2.073567°W / 56.990417; -2.073567) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two of her crew.[89]
Don United States The excursion boat disappeared in fog in the Gulf of Maine during a day trip to Monhegan Island, Maine. She probably suffered an explosion and sank. All 34 people aboard perished.[181] Her bow section was found in Casco Bay off Ragged Island.[182][183][184]
Empire Meteor United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea (53°05′N 1°30′E / 53.083°N 1.500°E / 53.083; 1.500) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was towed in to the Humber. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.[185]
Ernani  Italy World War II: The blockade-running cargo ship, disguised as Enggano ( Netherlands) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 450 nautical miles (830 km) west of Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain (27°52′N 26°17′W / 27.867°N 26.283°W / 27.867; -26.283) by U-103 ( Kriegsmarine).[89][186]
George J. Goulandris Greece Greece World War II: Convoy SL 78: The 4,345 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Mauritius for Leith Roads with a cargo of sugar, straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (29°05′N 25°10′W / 29.083°N 25.167°W / 29.083; -25.167) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine). Her 28 crew survived.[89][187]
Grayburn United Kingdom World War II: Convoy HX 133: The 6,342 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Baltimore for Swansea with a cargo of steel and trucks, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°30′N 18°07′W / 59.500°N 18.117°W / 59.500; -18.117) by U-651 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 35 of her 53 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Arabis, HMT Northern Wave and HMS Violet (all  Royal Navy).[89][188]
Hekla Iceland World War II: The 1,215 GRT cargo ship on a passage from Reykjavík for New York in ballast, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (58°20′N 43°00′W / 58.333°N 43.000°W / 58.333; -43.000) by U-564 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of fourteen of her 20 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Candytuft ( Royal Navy).[89][189]
Kalypso Vergotti Greece Greece World War II: Convoy SL 78: The 5,686 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Pepel for Glasgow with a cargo of iron ore, straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (29°00′N 25°00′W / 29.000°N 25.000°W / 29.000; -25.000) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 36 crew.[89][190]
Marta Soviet Union World War II: The 1,414 GRT cargo ship on a return trip from Kihelkonna for Tallinn was bombed and sunk in Soela Strait (58°36′N 22°27′E / 58.600°N 22.450°E / 58.600; 22.450) by Luftwaffe aircraft.[13]
Rio Azul United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 78: The 4,088 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Pepel for Middlesbrough with a cargo of iron ore, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 29°N 25°W / 29°N 25°W / 29; -25) by U-123 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 33 of her 48 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Esperance Bay ( Royal Navy).[89][191]
U-651  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (59°52′N 18°36′W / 59.867°N 18.600°W / 59.867; -18.600) by HMS Arabis, HMS Malcolm, HMS Scimitar, HMS Speedwell and HMS Violet (all  Royal Navy). Her 45 crew were rescued.

30 June

List of shipwrecks: 30 June 1941
ShipStateDescription
Capacitas  Italy World War II: The 5,371 GRT cargo ship on a trip from Genoa for Naples, was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) northwest of San Vincenzo by HNLMS O 23 ( Royal Netherlands Navy) with a loss of 5 men.[89]
HMS Cricket  Royal Navy World War II: The Insect-class gunboat was bombed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of I Staffeln, Sturzkampfgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe. She was towed to Alexandria, where she was declared a constructive total loss.[13]
Empire Larch United Kingdom World War II: The Larch-class tug was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was repaired and returned to service.[192]
Krimulda Soviet Union World War II: The 1,970 GRT cargo ship, part of the Riga Evacuation Convoy, struck a mine at the exit from Väinameri, off Vormsi (59°08′N 22°58′E / 59.133°N 22.967°E / 59.133; 22.967), and sunk with a loss of five of her crew.[193]
MO-143  Soviet Navy World War II: The MO-4-class patrol boat struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Mohni.[194]
Orel  Soviet Navy World War II: Soviet evacuation of Odessa: The requisitioned 5,152 GRT cargo ship, former Spanish vessel Mar Blanco, was scuttled as a blockship at Odessa by the Red Army. Raised in 1943 and towed to Constanta for repairs. Recaptured by the Soviets in August 1944.[195]
Peter the Great  Soviet Navy World War II: Soviet evacuation of Odessa: The requisitioned 5,750 GRT passenger-cargo ship undergoing repairs, was scuttled as a blockship at Odessa by the Red Army. Raised in 1942 and towed to Galatz for repairs. Recaptured by the Soviets in August 1944.[195]
Plekhanov  Soviet Navy World War II: Soviet evacuation of Odessa: The requisitioned 3,344 GRT cargo ship was scuttled as a blockship at Odessa by the Red Army.[195] In 1942-43 raised and towed to Constanta for repairs. Recaptured by the Red Army in August 1944.
Pskov  Soviet Navy World War II: Soviet evacuation of Odessa: The requisitioned 5,121 GRT cargo ship, former Spanish vessel Isla de Gran Canaria, was scuttled as a blockship at Odessa by the Red Army. Raised in 1943 and towed to Constanta for repairs. Recaptured by the Soviets in August 1944.[195]
Saint Anselm United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SL 78: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 31°N 26°W / 31°N 26°W / 31; -26) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 34 of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Moreton Bay ( Royal Navy) and Tom ( Spain).[89][196]
Voikov Soviet Union World War II: Soviet evacuation of Odesa: The cargo ship was scuttled at Odesa by the Red Army.[195]
HMAS Waterhen  Royal Australian Navy World War II: While under tow by the destroyer HMS Defender ( Royal Navy), the W-class destroyer capsized and sank in the Mediterranean Sea (32°15′N 25°20′E / 32.250°N 25.333°E / 32.250; 25.333) due to bomb damage suffered the previous day during an attack by Junkers Ju 87 dive bombers of the Regia Aeronautica and Luftwaffe. She was the first Royal Australian Navy ship lost due to enemy action during World War II.

Unknown date

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1941
ShipStateDescription
Ardena Greece Greece World War II: The passenger ferry, a former Azalea-class sloop, was sunk by the Germans some time in June. She was raised, repaired and put into German service.[197]
Unnamed patrol boat  Soviet Navy World War II: The patrol boat, one of the six patrol boats of the Soviet Danube Flotilla, was shelled and sunk by the monitors NMS Basarabia and NMS Mihail Kogălniceanu (both  Royal Romanian Navy) on 22 or 23 June.[198]

Notes

  1. ^ The 8th Destroyer Flotilla comprised HMS Faulknor, HMS Foresight, HMS Forester, HMS Foxhound and HMS Fury.
  1. ↑ The date may more likely be 20 May, a month before, when Germans attacked Crete; by 20 June the island was firmly under German control and there was no fighting to speak of.

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