List of shipwrecks in February 1943

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The list of shipwrecks in February 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1943.

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1 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 1 February 1943
Ship Country Description
USS De Haven  United States Navy World War II: Operation Ke: The Fletcher-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of Savo Island, Solomon Islands with the loss of 167 of her 329 crew. 146 survivors rescued by and (both  United States Navy).
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tarpon ( United States Navy).[1]
Joseph Elise  France World War II: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco (28°03′N 12°54′W / 28.050°N 12.900°W / 28.050; -12.900) by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 12 crew.[2]
 Royal Navy World War II: The Landing Craft, Tank Mk III was lost off Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire.[3]
Makigumo  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Yūgumo-class destroyer struck a mine and was damaged in the Pacific Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south south west of Savo Island (9°15′S 159°47′E / 9.250°S 159.783°E / -9.250; 159.783). The 237 crew were taken off by Yūgumo ( Imperial Japanese Navy), which scuttled the ship.
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by ( Soviet Navy) off the Porsangerfjord (71°07′N 27°30′E / 71.117°N 27.500°E / 71.117; 27.500). There were 4 dead and 39 survivors.[4][5][6]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape San Vito, Sicily, Italy (38°13′N 12°50′E / 38.217°N 12.833°E / 38.217; 12.833) by HMS Turbulent ( Royal Navy). There were 11 dead and 16 survivors.[1][7][8]
 United States Navy World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat was shelled and sunk by Kawakaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy) off Guadalcanal.[9]
 United States Navy World War II: The Elco 80' PT boat was shelled and sunk by Kawakaze ( Imperial Japanese Navy) off Guadalcanal.[10]
 United States Navy World War II: The Elco 77' PT boat was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft off Guadalcanal.[11]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in Porsangerfjord by ( Soviet Navy).[1]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in Porsangerfjord by ( Soviet Navy).[1][12]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The Seeteufel-class naval whaler Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in Varangerfjord.[1]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The Polarkreis-class naval whaler Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk by M-172 ( Soviet Navy) off Kiberg, Norway (70°25′N 31°02′E / 70.417°N 31.033°E / 70.417; 31.033). 45 crewmen were killed.[13][14]
HMS Welshman  Royal Navy World War II: The Abdiel-class minelayer was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Tobruk, Libya (32°12′N 24°52′E / 32.200°N 24.867°E / 32.200; 24.867) by U-617 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 152 of her 242 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Belvoir and HMS Tetcott (both  Royal Navy).[15]

2 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 2 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Royal Navy World War II: The Mk. 3 landing craft tank foundered in the Irish Sea off the Isle of Man.[16]
 United States World War II: : The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Greenland (55°13′N 28°52′W / 55.217°N 28.867°W / 55.217; -28.867) by U-456 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 47 of her 71 crew. Survivors were rescued by ( United Kingdom).[17][18]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Capri by ( Royal Navy). Seven crewmen were killed.[1][19][20]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Capri by ( Royal Navy). One crewman was killed.[1][19][20]

3 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 3 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 United Kingdom World War II: : The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (56°37′N 22°58′W / 56.617°N 22.967°W / 56.617; -22.967) by U-632 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of her 47 crew. The survivor was rescued by U-632 and made a prisoner of war.[21]
Dorchester  United States Army World War II: : The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west of Cape Farewell, Greenland (59°22′N 48°42′W / 59.367°N 48.700°W / 59.367; -48.700) by U-223 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 675 of the 904 people aboard including fifteen navy gunners and four army chaplains. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Comanche and USCGC Escanaba (both  United States Navy).[22]
 United States World War II: : The was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea (70°52′N 0°21′W / 70.867°N 0.350°W / 70.867; -0.350) by U-255 ( Kriegsmarine). All 70 crew were rescued by , and (all  Royal Navy).[23]
 United Kingdom World War II: : The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (56°35′N 23°30′W / 56.583°N 23.500°W / 56.583; -23.500) by U-456 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 31 of her 47 crew. She was abandoned by the survivors, who were rescued by HMS Asphodel ( Royal Navy). Inverilen later sank at 56°13′N 20°35′W / 56.217°N 20.583°W / 56.217; -20.583.[24]
 United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (24°59′N 43°57′W / 24.983°N 43.950°W / 24.983; -43.950) by U-217 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 70 crew. One survivor was taken aboard U-217 as a prisoner of war. Others were rescued by ( Royal Navy) or reached land in their lifeboats.[25]
Saetta  Regia Marina World War II: The Freccia-class destroyer struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea. There were 170 dead and only 25 survivors.[26][27]
U-265  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (56°35′N 22°49′W / 56.583°N 22.817°W / 56.583; -22.817) by a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 220 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[28]
Uragano  Regia Marina World War II: The Ciclone-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea. There were 114 dead and only 15 survivors.[26][29]
and  United States Navy The open lighters sank in heavy weather at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.[30]

4 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 4 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by torpedo south of Punta Alice, Italy (39°16′N 17°11′E / 39.267°N 17.183°E / 39.267; 17.183) by HMS Unseen ( Royal Navy). A Tug rescued the whole crew, only one was slightly wounded.[1][31]
 Soviet Union The government-owned Bolinder Type landing barge hulk was sunk at near Novorossiysk.[32]
 Soviet Union The government-owned Bolinder Type landing barge hulk was sunk at Southern Ozereyka near Novorossiysk.[32]
 Soviet Union The government-owned Bolinder Type landing barge hulk was sunk at Southern Ozereyka near Novorossiysk.[32]
 Soviet Navy World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Novorossiysk.[1]
 Soviet Navy World War II: The MO-4-class patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Novorossiysk.[1]
U-187  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°12′N 36°35′W / 50.200°N 36.583°W / 50.200; -36.583) by HMS Beverley and HMS Vimy (both  Royal Navy) with the loss of nine of her 54 crew.[33]

5 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 5 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Norway World War II: : The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (32°11′N 24°46′E / 32.183°N 24.767°E / 32.183; 24.767) by U-617 ( Kriegsmarine). All 103 people aboard were rescued by HMS ML 356 and HMS ML 1012 (both  Royal Navy). Corona was taken under tow by HMS Erica ( Royal Navy) and beached at Tobruk, Libya. She sank on 24 February but was refloated on 17 October 1947, only to sink two days later whilst under tow.[34]
 Norway World War II: : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (32°11′N 24°46′E / 32.183°N 24.767°E / 32.183; 24.767) by U-617 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by vessels escorting the convoy.[35]
 Royal Navy World War II: The Isles-class trawler struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Philippeville, Algeria. Her crew survived.[15]
 Germany The cargo ship disappeared en route from Danzig to Memel.[36]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk by K-3 ( Soviet Navy) off Berlevåg, Norway (70°12′N 27°41′E / 70.200°N 27.683°E / 70.200; 27.683). There were 19 dead and 33 survivors.[6][37][38]
 Italy World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Turbulent ( Royal Navy) east of Palermo, Italy (38°10′N 13°43′E / 38.167°N 13.717°E / 38.167; 13.717). There were 2 dead and 24 survivors.[7][8][39][40]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Skaggerak.[1]
 United States World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 53°N 33°W / 53°N 33°W / 53; -33) by U-413 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 77 crew.[41]

6 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 6 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Germany The cargo ship disappeared in the Baltic Sea north of Memel.[42]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe The Siebelgefäß landing craft was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off North Africa.[43][44][45]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe The Siebelgefäß landing craft was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off North Africa.[43][44][45]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe The Siebelgefäß landing craft was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off North Africa.[43][44][45]
 Soviet Navy The MKM Type patrol vessel was sunk on this date.[46]
 Royal Navy The landing craft mechanized was wrecked at Benghazi.[47][48]
HMCS Louisburg  Royal Canadian Navy World War II: The Flower-class corvette was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Oran, Algeria by Regia Aeronautica aircraft with the loss of 42 of her 92 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Lookout ( Royal Navy).[15]
 Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The transport was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Tinian by USS Flying Fish ( United States Navy) and was beached. Two crewmen were killed. She was refloated on 15 February. Repaired and returned to service in November, 1943.[49]
 Greece World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (53°04′N 33°04′W / 53.067°N 33.067°W / 53.067; -33.067) by U-266 ( Kriegsmarine). Only two crew survived, they were taken aboard U-266 as prisoners of war.[50]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed, or mined, and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[1][45][51]
 Poland World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship struggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (54°45′N 27°25′W / 54.750°N 27.417°W / 54.750; -27.417) by U-262 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 26 crew.[52]

7 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 7 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Greece World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship collided with one of the escorting destroyers in the Atlantic Ocean. She was scuttled by HMS Beverley ( Royal Navy). ( Free French Naval Forces) rescued 13 survivors.[53][54]
 United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (55°16′N 26°31′W / 55.267°N 26.517°W / 55.267; -26.517) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 23 of the 60 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by and HMS Mignonette (both  Royal Navy).[55]
Baltonia  United Kingdom World War II: : The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar (35°58′N 5°59′W / 35.967°N 5.983°W / 35.967; -5.983 with the loss of eleven of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by ( United Kingdom.[56]
 Norway World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) and was abandoned by her 39 crew, who were rescued by ( Free French Naval Forces). Daghild was torpedoed and sunk the next day at 55°25′N 26°12′W / 55.417°N 26.200°W / 55.417; -26.200) by U-608 ( Kriegsmarine).[53]
Empire Banner  United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria by U-77. She was then bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft. All 72 people aboard were rescued by HMCS Camrose ( Royal Canadian Navy).[57]
 United Kingdom World War II: : The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar (35°58′N 5°59′W / 35.967°N 5.983°W / 35.967; -5.983) and broke in two. Both sections sank with the loss of 15 of her 70 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Scarborough ( Royal Navy).[58][59]
 United Kingdom World War II: : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria 36°47′N 1°37′E / 36.783°N 1.617°E / 36.783; 1.617) by U-77 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 63 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Camrose ( Royal Canadian Navy).[58][60]
 United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°14′N 26°37′W / 55.233°N 26.617°W / 55.233; -26.617) by U-614 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 43 of her 54 crew. Survivors were rescued by ( Free French Naval Forces).[61]
Henry R. Mallory  United States World War II: Convoy SC 118: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) south west of Iceland (55°18′N 26°29′W / 55.300°N 26.483°W / 55.300; -26.483) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 272 of the 494 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Bibb and USCGC Ingham (both  United States Navy).[62]
K-22  Soviet Navy World War II: The K-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the Helnes Lighthouse, Norway. All 77 crew were lost.[1][63]
Kalliopi  Greece World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°27′N 26°08′W / 55.450°N 26.133°W / 55.450; -26.133) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 36 crew.[64]
 Royal Navy World War II: The landing craft infantry (large) was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by U-596 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 18 of the 25 on board.[65]
 United Kingdom World War II: : The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Strait of Gibraltar (35°55′N 6°02′W / 35.917°N 6.033°W / 35.917; -6.033) with the loss of 32 of the 80 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Landguard ( Royal Navy).[66]
 Norway The cargo ship ran aground in a blizzard off Rørvik, Norway.[67]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The Aurocks-class patrol tugboat was bombed by Allied aircraft at Lorient.[68][69]
 United States World War II: Convoy SC 118: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 650 nautical miles (1,200 km) west of Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland (55°13′N 26°22′W / 55.217°N 26.367°W / 55.217; -26.367) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 15 of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by Mignonette ( Royal Navy).[70]
 Royal Navy World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria by Acciaio ( Regia Marina) with the loss of all 22 crew.[15]
 United Kingdom World War II: Convoy SC 118: The convoy rescue ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south east of Cape Farewell (55°13′N 26°22′W / 55.217°N 26.367°W / 55.217; -26.367) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 46 of the 74 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by HMS Mignonette ( Royal Navy).[71]
U-609  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°17′N 26°38′W / 55.283°N 26.633°W / 55.283; -26.633) by ( Free French Naval Forces) with the loss of all 47 crew.[72]
U-624  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°42′N 26°17′W / 55.700°N 26.283°W / 55.700; -26.283) by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 220 Squadron Royal Air Force with the loss of all 45 crew.[73]

8 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 8 February 1943
Ship Country Description
HMT Bredon  Royal Navy World War II: The Hill-class trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands (29°49′N 14°05′W / 29.817°N 14.083°W / 29.817; -14.083) by U-521 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 43 crew.[74]
Iron Knight  Australia World War II: : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off (36°51′S 149°44′E / 36.850°S 149.733°E / -36.850; 149.733) by I-21 ( Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 36 of her 50 crew. Fourteen survivors were rescued by Le Triomphant ( Free French Naval Forces).[75]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Tunny ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 47 crew.[1][76]
 Royal Navy The landing craft mechanized sank in a storm in Benghazi Harbor.[47][48]
HMS LCT 2335  Royal Navy World War II: Convoy SC 118: The landing craft tank was being transported as deck cargo aboard ( Norway) and was lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk.[77]
 Soviet Navy The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[78]
 United Kingdom
Newton Ash

World War II: Convoy SC 118: The cargo ship was sunk by torpedo in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland (56°25′N 22°26′W / 56.417°N 22.433°W / 56.417; -22.433) by U-402 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 34 of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by USCGC Ingham ( United States Navy).[79]

 United States The freighter, acquired by the United States Army, was sunk by collision in the Caribbean Sea while in transit to the Southwest Pacific Area for Army service.[80][81]
Roger B. Taney  United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South Atlantic (22°00′S 7°45′W / 22.000°S 7.750°W / -22.000; -7.750) by U-160 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by ( Brazil) and ( United Kingdom).[82]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia.[1][45][51]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia.[1][45][51]
Tatsuta Maru  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The troopship was sunk by torpedo in the Pacific Ocean (43 nautical miles (80 km))south east of Mikura-jima (33°45′N 140°25′E / 33.750°N 140.417°E / 33.750; 140.417) by USS Tarpon ( United States Navy). All 1,223 troops and 198 crewmen were killed.[83]

9 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 9 February 1943
Ship Country Description
Avorio  Regia Marina World War II: The Acciaio-class submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea by HMCS Regina ( Royal Canadian Navy). She was taken in tow, but foundered the next day.[84]
HMS Erica  Royal Navy World War II: The Flower-class corvette struck a mine in the Mediterranean Sea off Benghazi, Libya and sank with some loss of life. Over 70 survivors were rescued by HMSAS Southern Maid ( South African Navy).[15]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Unbending ( Royal Navy) east of Monopoli, Italy (40°56′N 17°36′E / 40.933°N 17.600°E / 40.933; 17.600).[85]
 Kriegsmarine The MFP-A landing craft was wrecked on this date.[86]
Malachite  Regia Marina World War II: The Perla-class submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HNLMS Dolfijn ( Royal Netherlands Navy).[1]
Pan Royal  United States World War II: : The Design 1019 cargo ship collided in the Atlantic Ocean (36°40′N 67°20′W / 36.667°N 67.333°W / 36.667; -67.333) with ( Norway) and ( United States) and sank with the loss of eight of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Boyle ( United States Navy).

10 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 10 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pickerel ( United States Navy).[1]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Una ( Royal Navy) off , Italy. One crew was lost.[7][87][88]
 United Kingdom World War II: : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Agulhas, South Africa (34°53′S 19°51′E / 34.883°S 19.850°E / -34.883; 19.850) by U-509 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by ( Royal Navy) or reached land in their lifeboats.[89]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon Tunisia.[1][45][90][91]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon Tunisia.[1][45][90][92]
 Netherlands World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea (33°47′N 35°09′E / 33.783°N 35.150°E / 33.783; 35.150) by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 59 crew. The ship was beached near Beirut, Lebanon. Refloated on 12 February, later repaired and returned to service.[93]
 United States
Starr King

World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed in the Pacific Ocean (34°15′S 154°20′E / 34.250°S 154.333°E / -34.250; 154.333) by I-21 ( Imperial Japanese Navy). All aboard (37 crewmen, 16 armed guards and 2 passengers) survived and were rescued by HMAS Warramunga ( Royal Australian Navy) that attempted to tow the damaged ship but failed. She sank the next night.[94][95][96]

11 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 11 February 1943
Ship Country Description
Al Kasbanah  Egypt World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli, Libya (35°02′N 34°35′E / 35.033°N 34.583°E / 35.033; 34.583) by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).[97]
Dolphin  Palestine World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli (35°02′N 34°35′E / 35.033°N 34.583°E / 35.033; 34.583) by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).[98]
 Denmark World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Valencia off Caope Oropesa by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy).[1][99]
 United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south of Cape St. Francis, Cape Colony (34°22′S 24°54′E / 34.367°S 24.900°E / -34.367; 24.900) by U-516 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of the 46 people aboard. Survivors were rescued by R-4 (Ensign of the South African Air Force 1940-1951.svg South African Air Force).[100]
Husni Lebanese French flag.svg Lebanon World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) west of Tripoli 35°02′N 34°35′E / 35.033°N 34.583°E / 35.033; 34.583 by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).[101]
I-18  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The I-16-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Coral Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) south of San Cristóbal, Solomon Islands (14°15′S 161°53′E / 14.250°S 161.883°E / -14.250; 161.883) by USS Fletcher ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 102 crew.[102]
 Germany World War II: The coastal tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by HMS Unison ( Royal Navy).[1]
Sabah el Kheir  Egypt World War II: The sailing ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Jaffa, Palestine by U-81 ( Kriegsmarine).[103]

12 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 12 February 1943
Ship Country Description
Castilian  United Kingdom The cargo ship struck , near The Skerries, Anglesey, Wales,and sank.
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged by K-3 ( Soviet Navy) off Båtsfjord, Norway and was consequently beached. Later refloated and towed to Germany where she was deemed beyond repair.[38]
 Norway The coaster's cargo caught fire and she burnt and sank in , Norway.[104]
U-442  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (37°32′N 11°56′W / 37.533°N 11.933°W / 37.533; -11.933) by a Lockheed Hudson aircraft of 48 Squadron, Royal Air Force.

13 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 13 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship (744 GRT) left Dantzig for Aalborg but then vanished in the Baltic Sea with all hand, prossibly sunk by a mine.[105]
 Regia Marina World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk off by HMS Unbending ( Royal Navy).[1]
U-620  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Lisbon, Portugal (39°18′N 11°17′W / 39.300°N 11.283°W / 39.300; -11.283) by a Consolidated PBY Catalina aircraft of 202 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 47 crew.[106][107]

14 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 14 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The transport was sunk by torpedo in the Makassar Strait 73 miles west of Cape Mandal, Celebes (03°59′S 117°30′E / 3.983°S 117.500°E / -3.983; 117.500) by USS Trout ( United States Navy) with the loss of 29 crew.[108][109]
 Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Koshin Maru-class transport was bombed and sunk off Buin by Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Army Air Force (06°45′S 155°50′E / 6.750°S 155.833°E / -6.750; 155.833). Four crewmen were killed.[1][110]

15 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 15 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 United States World War II: : The tanker straggled behind the convoy due to engine trouble. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 51°N 41°W / 51°N 41°W / 51; -41) by U-607 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 65 of her 66 crew. The survivor was taken aboard U-607 as a prisoner of war.[111]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Naples.[112]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Naples.[113] She was subsequently raised, repaired and returned to service.[114]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily by HMS Una ( Royal Navy). There were 79 dead and 5 survivors. The ship had been grounded while avoiding an air attack and 31 men ashore at the time of the attack also survived.[1][7][88][115]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off New Georgia, Solomon Islands by USS Gato ( United States Navy).[116]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Pickerel ( United States Navy).[1]
U-529  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (55°45′N 31°09′W / 55.750°N 31.150°W / 55.750; -31.150) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 48 crew.[117]

16 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 16 February 1943
Ship Country Description
USS Amberjack  United States Navy World War II: The Gato-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, by a Japanese aircraft and Hiyodori and CH-18 (both  Imperial Japanese Navy).
C I P No. 1  United States The 49-gross register ton, 60-foot (18.3 m) scow sank off (53°24′50″N 167°50′35″W / 53.41389°N 167.84306°W / 53.41389; -167.84306 (Otter Point)) on Umnak Island in the Aleutian Islands.[118]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft south-west of Marsala, Italy (37°40′N 12°07′E / 37.667°N 12.117°E / 37.667; 12.117).[119]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Flying Fish ( United States Navy). Four crew were killed.[1][120]
 Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Sawfish ( United States Navy). Her master, 44 crewmen, 10 Soviet Navy personnel, and 16 other passengers killed in the sinking or died during the two weeks spent in lifeboats before reaching land.[121]
 Norway World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Spodsbjerg, Denmark.[122]
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off IJmuiden, Netherlands.[123]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Calabria by HMS Unrivalled ( Royal Navy).[1]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was driven ashore and wrecked, or foundered, in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[1][45][51]
 Italy World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Calabria by HMS Unrivalled ( Royal Navy).[1]

17 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 17 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 United States World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) east of Port Elizabeth, South Africa (33°46′S 26°57′E / 33.767°S 26.950°E / -33.767; 26.950) by U-516 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of two of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by ( South African Navy), ( Royal Navy) and the trawler Havorn ( South Africa).[124]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The Marinefährprahm struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea south west of , Soviet Union.[125]
 Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by torpedo in the Pacific Ocean off the east coast of Kyushu (30°56′N 135°30′E / 30.933°N 135.500°E / 30.933; 135.500) by USS Sawfish ( United States Navy). Seven crewmen killed. 35 survivors rescued by ( Soviet Union).[30]
Llanashe  United Kingdom World War II: The 4,836 GRT freighter was torpedoed off Port Elizabeth (34°00′S 28°30′E / 34.000°S 28.500°E / -34.000; 28.500) on voyage from New York by U-182 ( Kriegsmarine). There were 33 killed.[126]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot was shelled, rammed and sunk by HMS Garth ( Royal Navy).[127]
U-69  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°36′N 41°07′W / 50.600°N 41.117°W / 50.600; -41.117) by HMS Fame ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 46 crew.
U-201  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°50′N 40°50′W / 50.833°N 40.833°W / 50.833; -40.833) by HMS Viscount ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew.
U-205  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (32°56′N 22°01′E / 32.933°N 22.017°E / 32.933; 22.017) by a Bristol Bisley aircraft of the South African Air Force and also by HMS Paladin ( Royal Navy) with the loss of eight of her 50 crew.[128]
 Italy World War II: The Design 1017 ship cargo ship was sunk by torpedo in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sicily by HMS Splendid ( Royal Navy).[1]

18 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 18 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Pacific Ocean south west of Attu Island, Alaska, United States by USS Gillespie and USS Indianapolis (both  United States Navy). She sank two days later at 53°05′N 171°22′E / 53.083°N 171.367°E / 53.083; 171.367.[129]
 Germany The cargo ship struck the breakwater at Valencia, Spain and sank. The wreck was broken up in situ in 1946.[130]
 Brazil World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Garcia D'Avila Lighthouse (12°38′S 37°57′W / 12.633°S 37.950°W / -12.633; -37.950) by U-518 ( Kriegsmarine). All 50 crew survived.[131]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft north-west of Palermo, Italy (38°29′N 12°49′E / 38.483°N 12.817°E / 38.483; 12.817).[132]
 Regia Marina The RD-class minesweeper foundered in a storm off Egadi Island west of Sicily.[133]

19 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 19 February 1943
Ship Country Description
Ockenfels  Germany World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Borkum.[1]
 Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Somedono Maru-class transport was bombed and sunk at Buin, Bouganville. 2 passengers and 26 crewmen were killed.[134]
U-268  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay (47°03′N 5°56′W / 47.050°N 5.933°W / 47.050; -5.933) by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 172 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 44 crew.
U-562  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Benghazi, Libya by a Vickers Wellington aircraft of 38 Squadron, Royal Air Force and also by HMS Hursley and HMS Isis (both  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew.[135]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Spain by USS Blackfish ( United States Navy).[1][136]
 Greece World War II: : The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (49°28′N 44°50′W / 49.467°N 44.833°W / 49.467; -44.833) by U-403 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 38 crew.[137]

20 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 20 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Denmark World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Borkum, Lower Saxony, Germany.[99]
Ōshio  Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The Asashio-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk off Wewak, New Guinea, at 00°50′S 146°06′E / 0.833°S 146.100°E / -0.833; 146.100 by the submarine USS Albacore ( United States Navy) while under tow in the Pacific Ocean 70 miles north-west of Manus Island, Admiralty Islands, with the loss of eight of her crew. Survivors were rescued by the destroyer Arashio ( Imperial Japanese Navy.[138]
 United Kingdom World War II: : The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) north north west of St. John's, Newfoundland (49°50′N 41°50′W / 49.833°N 41.833°W / 49.833; -41.833) by U-525 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 42 crew.[139]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was wrecked in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia.[45][51]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was wrecked in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea at Cape Bon Tunisia.[45][51]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was lost in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[45][51]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was lost in a storm in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia.[45][51]
 United States Navy The minesweeper foundered in a storm at Coos Bay, Oregon.[140]

21 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 21 February 1943
Ship Country Description
Artemis Pitta  Greece World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Melos, Greece by Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft of 14 Squadron, Royal Air Force. 15 Greek crew members and 11 German soldiers were killed.[141][142]
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon, Algeria by HMS Unruffled ( Royal Navy).[1]
 United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal by U-92 ( Kriegsmarine). All 106 crew were rescued by Stockport ( United Kingdom) before Empire Trader was scuttled at 48°27′N 29°47′W / 48.450°N 29.783°W / 48.450; -29.783 by HMCS Dauphin ( Royal Canadian Navy) following orders received from the Admiralty.[58][143]
 Panama World War II: : The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°30′N 24°38′W / 50.500°N 24.633°W / 50.500; -24.633) by U-664 ( Kriegsmarine). All 73 crew were rescued by ( United Kingdom).[144]
 Japan World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Flores Sea 7°54′S 119°13′E / 7.900°S 119.217°E / -7.900; 119.217 USS Thresher ( United States Navy). 12 soldiers and one crewman were killed. The ship went dead in the water and was abandoned. USS Thresher torpedoed and sunk her the next day.[145][146]
 United States World War II: : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°30′N 24°38′W / 50.500°N 24.633°W / 50.500; -24.633) by U-664 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 3 gunners and 30 crewmen. Survivors were rescued by ( United Kingdom).[147]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe The Siebel ferry was driven ashore and wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon Tunisia.[1][45][51]
 Norway World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 49°26′N 29°08′W / 49.433°N 29.133°W / 49.433; -29.133) by U-332 and U-604 (both  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Thomas Boot ( United Kingdom).[148]
 Germany World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Marettimo, Italy by British aircraft.[1][149]
U-623  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°08′N 29°37′W / 48.133°N 29.617°W / 48.133; -29.617) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 120 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.[150]

22 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 22 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 United States World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°53′N 34°32′W / 46.883°N 34.533°W / 46.883; -34.533) by U-606 ( Kriegsmarine). All 58 crew were rescued by HMCS Trillium ( Royal Canadian Navy).[151]
 United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (46°53′N 34°32′W / 46.883°N 34.533°W / 46.883; -34.533) by U-606 ( Kriegsmarine). All 47 crew were rescued by HMCS Trillium ( Royal Canadian Navy), which scuttled the ship.[152]
 United States World War II: Convoy ON 166: The Design 1022 cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (46°53′N 34°32′W / 46.883°N 34.533°W / 46.883; -34.533) by U-606 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 60 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by HMCS Trillium ( Royal Canadian Navy). Expositor was torpedoed and sunk the next day by U-303 ( Kriegsmarine).[153]
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (37°45′N 11°37′E / 37.750°N 11.617°E / 37.750; 11.617) by Allied aircraft based on Malta.[1][130]
 Norway World War II: Convoy ON 166: The factory ship straggled behind the convoy, was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) east of Cape Race, Newfoundland at 48°00′N 31°24′W / 48.000°N 31.400°W / 48.000; -31.400 by U-92 and U-753 (both  Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 53 crew. She was scuttled at 48°N 34°W / 48°N 34°W / 48; -34 by ORP Burza ( Polish Navy). Survivors were rescued by USCGC Campbell ( United States Navy).[154][155]
 United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Azores, Portugal (38°12′N 26°22′W / 38.200°N 26.367°W / 38.200; -26.367) by U-107 ( Kriegsmarine). All 64 crew survived.[156]
U-225  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°37′N 30°35′W / 48.617°N 30.583°W / 48.617; -30.583) by HMS Dianthus ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 46 crew.[157]
U-606  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°44′N 33°43′W / 47.733°N 33.717°W / 47.733; -33.717) by ORP Burza ( Polish Navy) and USCGC Campbell ( United States Navy) with the loss of 36 of her 47 crew.[158]
HMCS Weyburn  Royal Canadian Navy World War II: : The Flower-class corvette struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea east of Gibraltar (35°46′N 6°02′W / 35.767°N 6.033°W / 35.767; -6.033) with the loss of nine of her 77 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Black Swan and HMS Wivern (both  Royal Navy).[15]
USS YP-72  United States Navy The yard patrol craft ran aground and sank either at , Kodiak, Territory of Alaska,[30] or at Adak Island in the Aleutian Islands.[159]

23 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 23 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Soviet Union World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by German aircraft at Tuapse. 52 crew and stevedores killed.[160]
 United Kingdom World War II: : The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Madeira, Portugal (32°02′N 24°38′W / 32.033°N 24.633°W / 32.033; -24.633) by U-522 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Weston ( Royal Navy).[161]
 United Kingdom World War II: : The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of the Azores, Portugal by U-382 ( Kriegsmarine). All 53 crew were rescued by HMS Totland ( Royal Navy). Empire Norseman was later torpedoed and sunk at 31°18′N 27°20′W / 31.300°N 27.333°W / 31.300; -27.333) by U-558 ( Kriegsmarine).[162]
 United States World War II: : The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°15′N 27°22′W / 31.250°N 27.367°W / 31.250; -27.367) by U-202 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 68 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Totland ( Royal Navy).[163]
 United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°48′N 36°18′W / 46.800°N 36.300°W / 46.800; -36.300) by U-186 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 62 of her 63 crew. The survivor was taken aboard U-186 as a prisoner of war.[164]
 United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Algiers, Algeria (36°57′N 3°41′E / 36.950°N 3.683°E / 36.950; 3.683) by U-371 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 12 of the 35 people aboard.[165]
 Norway World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°00′N 36°20′W / 47.000°N 36.333°W / 47.000; -36.333) by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Dianthus ( Royal Navy).[166][167]
 United States World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°30′N 36°23′W / 46.500°N 36.383°W / 46.500; -36.383) by U-186 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Chilliwack ( Royal Canadian Navy).[168]
 United States World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°15′N 38°11′W / 46.250°N 38.183°W / 46.250; -38.183) by U-707 ( Kriegsmarine). Seven gunners were rescued by USS Belknap ( United States Navy) on 12 March, two gunners and four crewmen were rescued and made prisoners of war by U-336 ( Kriegsmarine) on 6 April.[169]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an air attack at Rabaul.[170]
 Ireland World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (48°50′N 13°20′W / 48.833°N 13.333°W / 48.833; -13.333) by U-456 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 18 crew.[171]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Bon Tunisia.[45][90]
Balkenkreuz (Iron Cross) Luftwaffe World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north east of Cape Bon Tunisia.[45][90]
Stockport  United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 166: The convoy rescue ship had fallen behind the convoy while rescuing survivors from ( United Kingdom). She had transferred them to HMCS Dauphin ( Royal Canadian Navy) and was attempting to regain the convoy when she was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (47°22′N 34°10′W / 47.367°N 34.167°W / 47.367; -34.167) by U-604 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 64 crew.[172]
U-443  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria (36°55′N 2°25′E / 36.917°N 2.417°E / 36.917; 2.417) by HMS Bicester, HMS Lamerton and HMS Wheatland (all  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 48 crew.
U-522  Kriegsmarine World War II: The Type IXC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (31°27′N 26°22′W / 31.450°N 26.367°W / 31.450; -26.367) by Totland ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew.[173]
 Panama World War II: Convoy ON 166: The tanker straggled behind the convoy due to the breakdown of one of her four engines. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine). She was later torpedoed and sunk (46°48′N 36°18′W / 46.800°N 36.300°W / 46.800; -36.300) by U-223 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 19 of her 51 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Dianthus ( Royal Navy).[174]
 United States Navy The yard patrol craft ran aground and sank in the Delaware River.[30]

24 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 24 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The Marinefährprahm struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea off Kerch, Soviet Union.[1]
 Norway World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (45°12′N 39°17′W / 45.200°N 39.283°W / 45.200; -39.283) by U-600 ( Kriegsmarine). She was abandoned by her 37 crew and was then scuttled by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine). The crew were rescued by HMCS Rosthern ( Royal Canadian Navy).[175]
 United States World War II: Convoy ON 166: The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (46°15′N 38°11′W / 46.250°N 38.183°W / 46.250; -38.183) by U-707 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 51 of her 75 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Belknap ( United States Navy).[176]
 Netherlands World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (46°02′N 39°20′W / 46.033°N 39.333°W / 46.033; -39.333) by U-653 ( Kriegsmarine) and was abandoned by her 86 crew. 16 crew reboarded the ship at daybreak and she reached St. John's, Newfoundland on 1 March. Other survivors were rescued by USS Belknap ( United States Navy), U-591 and U-753 (both  Kriegsmarine) but 62 crew were lost.[177]
 Royal Navy World War II: The Elco 70' motor torpedo boat was bombed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off by German aircraft.[178]
Nathanael Greene  United States World War II: : The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of Oran, Algeria with the loss of four of her 57 crew. She was then torpedoed and further damaged by a Luftwaffe aircraft. Nathanael Green was taken in tow by ( Royal Navy), which rescued the survivors. The tow was later transferred to ( Royal Navy) and the ship was beached at . She was declared a total loss.[179]
U-649  Kriegsmarine The Type VIIC submarine collided with U-232 ( Kriegsmarine) in the Baltic Sea (55°15′N 17°15′E / 55.250°N 17.250°E / 55.250; 17.250) and sank with the loss of 35 of her 46 crew.[180]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north of Borkum.[1]
HMS Vandal  Royal Navy The U-class submarine sank in the Sound of Bute off Inchmarnock, Argyllshire with the loss of all 37 crew.

25 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 25 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Royal Navy The landing craft personnel (large) was lost on this date.[181]
 United Kingdom World War II: Convoy ON 166: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 390 nautical miles (720 km) south east of Cape Race, Newfoundland (45°10′N 43°23′W / 45.167°N 43.383°W / 45.167; -43.383) by U-628 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 35 of her 67 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Montgomery and HMCS Rosthern (both  Royal Canadian Navy).[182][183][184]
 Imperial Japanese Navy The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date.[185]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Broad Fourteens off Westkapelle, West Flanders, Belgium. Ten crew were killed.[1][186]
W 6  Germany World War II: The water boat was bombed and sunk in a Royal Air Force raid on Wilhelmshaven.[1]

26 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 26 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The MFP-A landing craft was sunk on this date, salvaged October 1944 and put in Soviet service as BDB-13 ( Soviet Navy).[86]
 Royal Navy World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay (50°24′21″N 3°01′41″W / 50.40583°N 3.02806°W / 50.40583; -3.02806) by Kriegsmarine E-boats with the loss of 22 of her 23 crew.[187]
 Germany World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Spain (41°48′N 20°50′W / 41.800°N 20.833°W / 41.800; -20.833) by HMS Sussex ( Royal Navy). The crew were rescued by U-264 ( Kriegsmarine).[188]
 Spain World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Ligurian Sea off Genoa by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy). There were 4 dead and 22 survivors.[1]
 Imperial Japanese Navy World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine off Rangoon, Burma (15°36′N 96°15′E / 15.600°N 96.250°E / 15.600; 96.250) and sank.[189][30]
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was sunk with gunfire in the Ligurian Sea about 30 nautical miles south of Cape Mele, Italy (43°27′N 08°08′E / 43.450°N 8.133°E / 43.450; 8.133) by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy).[1][190]
 Sweden World War II: The train ferry struck a mine and sank in the Great Belt. She was salvaged in April 1943.[1]

27 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 27 February 1943
Ship Country Description
 Japan World War II: The troop transport was sunk by 10th Air Force B-24 Liberator heavy bombers southeast of Rangoon, Burma (15°53′N 27°29′E / 15.883°N 27.483°E / 15.883; 27.483). 4 crewmen were killed.[191][192]
 Norway The coaster ran aground and sank at , Norway. She was raised in 1960 and scrapped.[193]
 Royal Netherlands Navy World War II: The submarine tender was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean off Simonstown, South Africa (33°36′S 27°29′E / 33.600°S 27.483°E / -33.600; 27.483) by U-516 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 326 crew. Survivors were rescued by ( Royal Navy) and a Royal Air Force launch.[194]
 Soviet Navy World War II: The Project 3 minesweeper was sunk in the Black Sea at Myskhato by , , , and (all  Kriegsmarine).[195]
 Japan World War II: The transport was heavily damaged by American aircraft northeast of Vella Lavella, Solomons and was scuttled by her escort (7°32′S 156°44′E / 7.533°S 156.733°E / -7.533; 156.733). There were probably no survivors.[196]
 Soviet Navy World War II: The Elipidifor type auxiliary gunboat was torpedoed and damaged in the Black Sea at Myskhato by , , , and (all  Kriegsmarine) and beached. She was later destroyed by German artillery and aircraft. At least 13 crew were killed.[197][198][199]
 Royal Norwegian Navy World War II: : The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by , , and (all  Kriegsmarine).[15][200]
 Royal Navy World War II: : The landing craft tank was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by , , and (all  Kriegsmarine).[15]
HMT Lord Hailsham  Royal Navy World War II: : The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by , , and (all  Kriegsmarine).[15]
 Soviet Union World War II: The tugboat was sunk by , , , and (all  Kriegsmarine) in the Black Sea at Myskhato near Novorossik. Ten crewmen killed.[160]
 United Kingdom World War II: : The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Lyme Bay by , , and (all  Kriegsmarine).[15]
 United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by U-66 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of three of her 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Hobson ( United States Navy).[201]
 Royal Netherlands Navy World War II: The TM 22-class motor torpedo boat was sunk south of Pont Kanon, Curacao by an explosion.[202]
HMS Tigris  Royal Navy World War II: The T-class submarine (posted missing on 10 March 1943) was presumed sunk in a depth charge attack in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) of Capri, Italy by UJ 2210 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of all 63 crew.
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The Vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea north west of Vlieland, Friesland, Netherlands. 22 crewmen were killed.[1][203]

28 February[]

List of shipwrecks: 28 February 1943
Ship Country Description
FR 111  Regia Marina World War II: The Requin-class submarine was bombed and sunk 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Murro di Porco, Sicily by Allied aircraft. 23 of her 49 crew died.[204][205]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by HMS Torbay ( Royal Navy) off Portofino, Italy.[206]
Loch Awe  United Kingdom The trawler was last seen on this day off Chicken Rock, Isle of Man. She disappeared with her 11 crew for an unlnown reason.[207]
 Royal Navy World War II: The BPB 72-class motor gun boat was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off the Hook of Holland, South Holland, Netherlands by , , , , , and (all  Kriegsmarine).[1][208]
 Italy World War II: The cargo ship was bombed by aircraft at Cagliari, Italy. While the ship was under repair from the bombing she caught fire and was destroyed on 11 June 1943.[209]
and  Soviet Navy World War II: : The Higgins 78'-class PT boats were being carried as deck cargo aboard ( United States) and were both lost when that ship was torpedoed and sunk by U-405 ( Kriegsmarine).[210]
 Kriegsmarine World War II: The E-boat struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Bizerte, Tunisia. All 22 crew were killed.[1][211][212]
 United States World War II: : The Liberty ship straggled 8 nautical miles (15 km) behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) east of Cape Farewell, Greenland (59°49′N 34°43′W / 59.817°N 34.717°W / 59.817; -34.717) by U-405 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of nine of her 52 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Beverley and HMS Vervain (both  Royal Navy).[210][213]

Unknown date[]

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1943
Ship Country Description
Gulfport  United States The dredge foundered 18 miles (29 km) off Clearwater, Florida at (28°00′N 82°00′W / 28.000°N 82.000°W / 28.000; -82.000) on 13 or 14 February.[214]
HNoMS Uredd  Royal Norwegian Navy World War II: Operation Seagull: The U-class submarine struck a mine and sank off , Norway, on or after 10 February with the loss of all 40 people aboard.
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was reported missing after 18 February. Most sources states that she was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 280 nautical miles (520 km; 320 mi) north west of Eniwetok Atoll (15°09′N 159°30′E / 15.150°N 159.500°E / 15.150; 159.500) by USS Halibut ( United States Navy). Another source states the ship was en route to Kwajalein from Ponape when sunk. Casualties also are contradictory. Most sources state the ship sank with all hands but some Japanese source reports only 11 crewmen KIA.[1][215]
 Soviet Navy The KM-4 patrol vessel was sunk sometime in February.[216]

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Ship events in 1943
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Ship commissionings: 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948
Ship decommissionings: 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948
Shipwrecks: 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948
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