List of shipwrecks in November 1944

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The list of shipwrecks in November 1944 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during November 1944.

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1 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 1 November 1944
Ship Country Description
USS Abner Read  United States Navy World War II: The Fletcher-class destroyer was sunk in the Leyte Gulf by a Japanese kamikaze attack by an Aichi D3A aircraft with the loss of 22 of her 336 crew.
  World War II: Convoy MAMO-04: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bashi Channel (20°17′N 117°08′E / 20.283°N 117.133°E / 20.283; 117.133) by USS Atule ( United States Navy). A total of 355 troops, 21 gunners and 98 crewmen were killed; 1,028 troops, 245 gunners and 103 crewmen were rescued by , , and (all  ).[1]
  World War II: The auxiliary vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 12°57′N 120°12′E / 12.950°N 120.200°E / 12.950; 120.200) by USS Blackfin ( United States Navy). 13 crew were killed.[2][3]
 Japan World War II: The coastal tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Mindoro, Philippines 12°57′N 120°12′E / 12.950°N 120.200°E / 12.950; 120.200) by USS Ray ( United States Navy). Ten crew were killed.[2][3][4]
 United Kingdom Navy World War II: Operation Infatuate: The landing craft flak was sunk by German coastal artillery off Walcheren, Zeeland, Netherlands. 41 crew were killed and 7 of the 36 survivors were wounded.[5][6][7]
 United Kingdom Navy World War II: Operation Infatuate: The landing craft flak was sunk by German coastal artillery off Walcheren, Zeeland, Netherlands. Four crew were killed and another died of his wounds.[5][7][8]
and  United Kingdom Navy The were lost on this date.[9]
 United Kingdom Navy The landing craft infantry (small) was lost on this date.[10]
, , and  United Kingdom Navy The landing craft support (large)s were lost on this date.[11]
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Calais, France, by Allied aircraft. She was refloated in November 1945 and scrapped at Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, South Holland, Netherlands in April 1946.[12]
 Norway The coaster's cargo caught fire and she burned and sank in , Norway. Two crew died.[13]
TA20  Germany Navy World War II: Action of 1 November 1944: The torpedo boat, a former Audace-class destroyer, was sunk in the Adriatic Sea south of Lošinj, Yugoslavia (44°36′N 14°32′E / 44.600°N 14.533°E / 44.600; 14.533) by HMS Avon Vale and HMS Wheatland (both  United Kingdom Navy).[14][15]
 Germany Navy World War II: Action of 1 November 1944: The submarine chaser, a former Gabbiano-class corvette, was sunk in the Adriatic Sea west of Pag Island, Yugoslavia (44°34′N 14°44′E / 44.567°N 14.733°E / 44.567; 14.733) by HMS Avon Vale and HMS Wheatland (both  United Kingdom Navy).[16]
 Germany Navy World War II: Action of 1 November 1944: The submarine chaser, a former Gabbiano-class corvette, was sunk in the Adriatic Sea west of Pag Island (44°34′N 14°44′E / 44.567°N 14.733°E / 44.567; 14.733) by HMS Avon Vale and HMS Wheatland (both  United Kingdom Navy).[16]
 Japan World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 12°57′N 120°12′E / 12.950°N 120.200°E / 12.950; 120.200) by USS Blackfin ( United States Navy). 12 crew were killed.[2][3]
 Germany Navy World War II: The KFK 2-class naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in Sognefjord, Norway by and (both  Norway Navy).[5]
 Germany Navy World War II: The KFK 2-class naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk in Sognefjord, Norway by and (both  Norway Navy) with the loss of 4 lives.[5][17]
 Germany Navy The naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.[18]
 Germany Navy The naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.[18]
HMS Whitaker  United Kingdom Navy World War II: The Captain-class frigate was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland (55°30′N 7°39′W / 55.500°N 7.650°W / 55.500; -7.650) by U-483 ( Germany Navy) with the loss of 92 crew. The ship was destroyed forward of the bridge and was declared a constructive total loss.[19]

2 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 2 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Free France The cargo ship ran aground in the River Mersey and was severely damaged. She was consequently scrapped.[20]
 United Kingdom Navy World War II: Operation Infatuate: The Isles-class naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium (51°14′N 02°47′E / 51.233°N 2.783°E / 51.233; 2.783) by a Kriegsmarine Neger manned torpedo or by , and (all  Germany Navy).[5][21]
Fort Lee  United States World War II: The Type T2-SE-A2 tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean (27°35′S 83°11′E / 27.583°S 83.183°E / -27.583; 83.183) by U-181 ( Germany Navy) with the loss of 25 of her 75 crew. Sixteen survivors were rescued by ( United Kingdom) on 7 November; seventeen by ( United States) on 9 November; and seventeen by Mary Ball ( United States) on 16 November.[22]
 Japan World War II: Convoy SIMA-04: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 225 nautical miles (417 km) east of Singapore (00°45′N 107°44′E / 0.750°N 107.733°E / 0.750; 107.733) by HMS Tantalus ( United Kingdom Navy). Six crewmen were killed.[23]
  World War II: the auxiliary netlayer was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca by HMS Terrapin ( United Kingdom Navy).[5]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Makassar, Netherlands East Indies (04°25′S 118°24′E / 4.417°S 118.400°E / -4.417; 118.400) by USS Barbero ( United States Navy). 16 passengers and 5 crewmen were killed.[5][24]
, and  United Kingdom Navy World War II: Operation Infatuate: The landing craft tanks were lost off Walcheren, Zeeland, Netherlands.[5][25][26][27]
 Germany Navy The KFK 2-class naval drifter was lost on this date. Raised post war, repaired for GMSA, later to US for reparations.[28]
 United Kingdom Navy The naval trawler sank in the English Channel off Littlehampton, Sussex while under tow (50°39′N 00°35′W / 50.650°N 0.583°W / 50.650; -0.583).[29]
Noto Maru  Japan World War II: The ship was sunk off Luzon, Philippines by a near miss by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft. Thirty troops, 50 other passengers, a gunner, and three crewmen were killed.[30]
 United Kingdom World War II: The tanker was sunk in the North Sea while at anchor off Ostend by , and (all  Germany Navy). 14 crew were killed.[5][31]

3 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 3 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Germany Navy The Artilleriefährprahm, a converted Type DM minelayer Marinefährprahm, was sunk on this date.[32]
Akikaze   World War II: The Minekaze-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk west of Cape Balingo, Philippines by USS Pintado ( United States Navy) with the loss of all hands when she intercepted torpedoes fired at the aircraft carrier Jun'yō ( ).
 Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Alaska Maru-class transport was torpedoed and damaged by USS Pomfret ( United States Navy), beached the next day on Sabtan Island in the South China Sea (20°18′N 121°51′E / 20.300°N 121.850°E / 20.300; 121.850) and abandoned after her cargo was unloaded. Seventy-nine troops, and two crewmen were killed.[33]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Borneo (5°53′N 111°12′E / 5.883°N 111.200°E / 5.883; 111.200) by USS Gurnard ( United States Navy). 31 passengers and three crewmen were killed.[34][35]
 Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy MOMA-06: The Eastern Glade-class transport was torpedoed and damaged by USS Pomfret ( United States Navy). She was then scuttled by the escorts. Three troops, a gunner, and eighteen crewmen were killed.[36]
 Norway The passenger ship ran aground at , Norway. She later floated off and sank.[37]

4 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 4 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Hamburg.[5]
  World War II: Convoy TAMA-31A: The auxiliary transport was torpedoed and damaged in the South China Sea by USS Bream, and USS Guitarro (both  United States Navy). She was then torpedoed and sunk by USS Ray ( United States Navy) 10.5 nautical miles (19.4 km) north-west of Cape Bolinao, Lingayen Gulf (15°54′N 119°45′E / 15.900°N 119.750°E / 15.900; 119.750). Twenty-two passengers and 24 crewmen were killed.[4][38]
Signal  Germany World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid on Hamburg.[5]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Sperrbrecher was sunk in an Allied air raid on Hamburg.[5]
TA49  Germany Navy World War II: The Spica-class torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at La Spezia, Italy by Allied aircraft.[39]
 Germany World War II: The accommodation ship was destroyed by fire in an Allied air raid on Hamburg.[5]
  World War II: The W-5-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Malacca Strait (03°44′N 99°50′E / 3.733°N 99.833°E / 3.733; 99.833) by HMS Terrapin ( United Kingdom Navy)[40]

5 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 5 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Germany Navy World War II: The Type C Artilleriefährprahm was scuttled at Zijpe, North Holland.[5][41]
 Germany Navy The Artilleriefährprahm, a converted Type B Marinefährprahm, was scuttled at Zijpe, North Holland.[32][42]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Artilleriefährprahm was scuttled at Zijpe, North Holland.[5][43]
 Germany Navy The Type DM minelayer Marinefährprahm was sunk by an air attack at Zijpe, North Holland.[32][44]
 Germany Navy World War II: The submarine chaser was sunk in an American air raid on Fiume, Adriatic Littoral Zone.[5]
Kiebitz  Germany Navy World War II: The minelayer was bombed and sunk by American aircraft in the harbour at Fiume. Raised, repaired and returned to service post war by the Yugoslav Navy as training ship and presidential yacht Galeb.[5][45]
 Germany Navy World War II: The minelayer was bombed and sunk by British aircraft in the harbour at Fiume. Raised in 1948, repaired and put in merchant service by Yugoslavia.[46]
and  United Kingdom Navy The landing craft personnel (large) were lost on this date.[47]
 United Kingdom Navy World War II: The landing craft tank struck a mine and sank in the North Sea.[48]
Nachi   World War II: The Myōkō-class cruiser was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in Manila Bay (14°31′N 120°44′E / 14.517°N 120.733°E / 14.517; 120.733) by aircraft based on USS Lexington and USS Ticonderoga (both  United States Navy) with the loss of 807 crewmen. Two hundred and twenty survivors were rescued by Kasumi and Ushio (both  ).
PB-107   World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk west of the entrance to Manila Bay off Lubang Island, Philippines (14°23′N 120°25′E / 14.383°N 120.417°E / 14.383; 120.417) by Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft of the United States Navy. Her commanding officer and 34 crewmen were killed, 54 crew were wounded.
 United States Navy World War II: The PT boat was sunk by a kamikaze off Leyte, Philippines (11°11′N 125°05′E / 11.183°N 125.083°E / 11.183; 125.083).[49]
TA21  Germany Navy World War II: The torpedo boat, a former Indomito-class destroyer was sunk in an American air raid on Fiume.[5][50]

6 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 6 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 United Kingdom Navy The landing craft tank was lost in a storm off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium.[51]
 Japan World War II: The tanker was sunk off Leyte, Philippines by aircraft based on USS Ticonderoga ( United States Navy).[5]
 United Kingdom World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Bengal off Ceylon (10°40′N 81°10′E / 10.667°N 81.167°E / 10.667; 81.167) by ( ).[52][53]
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Allied aircraft at Hamburg, Germany.[54]
 Germany World War II: The transport struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Liepāja, Latvia.[5]

7 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 7 November 1944
Ship Country Description
USS Albacore  United States Navy World War II: The Gato-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Hokkaidō, Japan with the loss of all sixty crew.
 Japan World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Tokyo by USS Greenling ( United States Navy).[55]
 Japan World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Tokyo by USS Greenling ( United States Navy).[55]
HM LST-420  United Kingdom Navy World War II: The tank landing ship was sunk by a mine in the English Channel.[56]
 United Kingdom Navy The landing craft tank sank near the mouth of the Scheldt.[57]

8 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 8 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Frøysjøen, Norway by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 144 Squadron Royal Air Force and 404 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force.[5][58]
 Japan World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk west of Mindoro, Philippines by USS Hardhead ( United States Navy).[5]
 Norway World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged in Frøysjøen, Norway by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 144 Squadron, Royal Air Force and 404 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, with the loss of six lives. She was beached at Austnes. Later refloated, but laid up. Repaired post-war and returned to service.[5][58]
USS Growler  United States Navy World War II: The Gato-class submarine was sunk in the Pacific Ocean by CD-19, and Shigure (all  ) with the loss of all 60 crew.[5]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Queenfish ( United States Navy).[5]
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Frøysjøen by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 144 Squadron, Royal Air Force and 404 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force.[5][58]
 United Kingdom Navy World War II: The Fairmile B motor launch was sunk by a mine off Walsoorden, Zeeland, Netherlands. There were only two survivors. Nineteen men were killed.[59][60]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Queenfish ( United States Navy).[5]
  World War II: The oiler (a.k.a. Banei Maru and Men'ei Maru) was torpedoed and sunk (13°30′N 119°25′E / 13.500°N 119.417°E / 13.500; 119.417) by USS Hardhead ( United States Navy). Thirty-six crewmen were killed.[61]
 Japan World War II: Convoy MASHI-03: The tanker was torpedoed and broke in two with the stern sinking this day and the bow sinking the next day in the South China Sea west of the Philippines (14°10′N 116°37′E / 14.167°N 116.617°E / 14.167; 116.617) by USS Redfin ( United States Navy). Eighty troops, five gunners, and a crewman were killed.[62][63]
  World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by the submarine USS Queenfish ( United States Navy).[5]
  World War II: The Ōtori-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) west south west of Cape Bolinao (16°09′N 118°56′E / 16.150°N 118.933°E / 16.150; 118.933) by USS Gunnel ( United States Navy).[64][65]
 Japan World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by USS Barbero.[5]
 Denmark The cargo ship collided with ( Germany) and sank in the Baltic Sea. Her crew survived.[66][67]

9 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 9 November 1944
Ship Country Description
  World War II: Convoy TAMA-28: The auxiliary gunboat was sunk 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Kyushu (31°15′N 129°10′E / 31.250°N 129.167°E / 31.250; 129.167) by USS Queenfish ( United States Navy). One crewman was killed.[68][69]
  World War II: Convoy B-02: The oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mindoro Strait (12°24′N 120°45′E / 12.400°N 120.750°E / 12.400; 120.750) by USS Haddo ( United States Navy). Eleven crewmen were killed.[70]
 Germany Navy The MAL 1a type landing fire support lighter was wrecked on this date.[71]
 Germany Navy The minesweeper sank in a storm at Dordrecht, Netherlands. Later raised, repaired and returned to service.[72]
 Japan World War II: Convoy MASHI-03: The oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (14°32′N 116°52′E / 14.533°N 116.867°E / 14.533; 116.867) by USS Barbero ( United States Navy). Nine troops and 30 crewmen were killed.[63]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Sperrbrecher was sunk at Svendborg, Denmark by saboteurs.[5]
U-537  Germany Navy World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea east of Surabaya, Netherlands East Indies (7°13′S 115°17′E / 7.217°S 115.283°E / -7.217; 115.283) by USS Flounder ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 58 crew.

10 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 10 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Soviet Navy World War II: The auxiliary gunboat was damaged by mines off Tallinn and sank while under tow. One Soviet sailor was killed.[73][74]
  World War II: Convoy TA-4: The Type C escort ship was skip-bombed by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft north of Cebu (10°51′N 124°32′E / 10.850°N 124.533°E / 10.850; 124.533) and was beached. Eighty-nine crewmen were killed. Fifty-nine survivors were rescued by ( ). CD-13 then destroyed the wreck with gunfire.[75]
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Ventspils, Latvia (57°30′N 21°23′E / 57.500°N 21.383°E / 57.500; 21.383) by ( Soviet Navy).[76]
 Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy TA-3: The Celebes Maru No. 1-class transport ran aground on Subunguin Reef in the Sibuyan Sea (13°17′N 122°27′E / 13.283°N 122.450°E / 13.283; 122.450) during a storm. On 11 November, some 1,500 troops were rescued by , , and , (all  ). While aground she was attacked by aircraft on 14 November. A crewman was killed and eleven were wounded. While still aground she was bombed and destroyed on 15 November by a Consolidated PB4Y Liberator of the United States Navy. Eighty-eight troops and five crewmen were killed. Five-hundred and sixty troops and an unknown number of crewmen were rescued by , , , , , , , , (all  Japan).[77]
Empire Wold  United Kingdom World War II: The Warrior-class rescue tug foundered in heavy seas off Iceland probably at (64°29′N 23°04′W / 64.483°N 23.067°W / 64.483; -23.067) while going to the aide of ( United Kingdom) and ( Iceland). Lost with all 16 (or 9 crewmen and 1 gunner) hands. Wreck located in 2018.[78]
 Iceland World War II: : The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Iceland by U-300 ( Germany Navy) with the loss of 24 of the 43 people on board.[79][80][81]
Gokoku Maru   World War II: The Hokoku Maru-class armed merchant cruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) off Koshiki Jima, eastern Kyushu, Japan (33°31′N 129°19′E / 33.517°N 129.317°E / 33.517; 129.317) by USS Barb ( United States Navy). Three hundred and twenty-six passengers and crew were killed.[82]
HMS Hydra  United Kingdom Navy World War II: The Algerine-class minesweeper struck a mine in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium and was severely damaged. She was taken in to Sheerness, Kent but was declared a constructive total loss. HMS Hydra was consequently scrapped post-war.
USS Mount Hood  United States Navy
USS Mount Hood.

The Mount Hood-class ammunition ship exploded and sank at Seeadler Harbor, Manus, Admiralty Islands with the loss of all 350 crew on board, as well as 82 crew of USS Mindanao. Thirteen landing ship mediums were sunk, as well as eight smaller vessels.

 Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy TA-4: The Kashii Maru-class transport was bombed and sunk north of Cebu, Philippines by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Thirteenth Air Force.[77]
 United Kingdom Navy The landing craft, personnel (small) was lost on this date.[47]
  World War II: The patrol boat, a former Wakatake-class destroyer, was torpedoed and sunk in Suruga Bay south west of Cape Iru, Japan (34°30′N 138°34′E / 34.500°N 138.567°E / 34.500; 138.567) by USS Greenling ( United States Navy).[55]
 United States Navy World War II: The PT boat ran aground in San Isidro Bay, Leyte, Philippines (11°25′N 124°19′E / 11.417°N 124.317°E / 11.417; 124.317) after attacking Convoy TA-3 and was scuttled.[83]
 United Kingdom World War II: : The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (64°08′N 22°50′W / 64.133°N 22.833°W / 64.133; -22.833) by U-300 ( Germany Navy) with the loss of eighteen of her 45 crew. Survivors were rescued by HNoMS Honningsvåg ( Norway Navy) and ( United Kingdom Navy).[84]
 Denmark The cargo ship sprang a leak after hitting a wreck and foundered in the Baltic Sea. There was no casualty.[66][67]
 Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy TA-4: The Takatsu Maru-class landing craft carrier (a.k.a. Kozu Maru and Koshin Maru) was bombed and sunk north of Cebu by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Thirteenth Air Force. 243 Gunners and 104 crewmen were killed. A few survivors were rescued by and (both  ).[75]
 Germany Navy The KFK 2-class naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was sunk on this date.[28]

11 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 11 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was mined and sunk off Fredrikshavn, Denmark.[85]
  World War II: The CHa-1-class submarine chaser was sunk in the East China Sea between Jeju and Tsushima (33°48′N 128°20′E / 33.800°N 128.333°E / 33.800; 128.333) by USS Sea Owl ( United States Navy).[86]
Hamanami   World War II: Convoy TA-3: The Yūgumo-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in Ormoc Bay (10°50′N 124°31′E / 10.833°N 124.517°E / 10.833; 124.517) by United States Navy aircraft. Sixty-three crew were killed and 42 were wounded. One hundred and sixty-seven survivors were rescued by Asashimo ( ).[87]
 Japan World War II: Convoy TA-3: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Ormoc Bay Leyte Island, Philippines by United States Navy aircraft. Seventy-two crewmen and 47 troops were killed.[88]
 Japan World War II: Convoy MAYU-10: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea south of the Paracel Islands (15°10′N 112°40′E / 15.167°N 112.667°E / 15.167; 112.667) by USS Barbel ( United States Navy). Three crewmen and eight others were killed.[89]
Naganami   World War II: Convoy TA-3: The Yūgumo-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in Ormoc Bay (10°50′N 124°31′E / 10.833°N 124.517°E / 10.833; 124.517) by United States Navy aircraft. One hundred fifty-six people were killed, 72 survivors were rescued by Asashimo ( ).[90]
 Japan World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Malacca by HMS Tantalus ( United Kingdom Navy).[5]
USS Scamp  United States Navy World War II: The Gato-class submarine was depth charged and damaged by a patrol bomber of the 91st N.A.G.,[clarification needed] then depth charged and sunk south of Tokyo Bay, north of Hachijo Island, (33°38′N 141°00′E / 33.633°N 141.000°E / 33.633; 141.000) by ( ) with the loss of all 60 crew.[91]
 Japan World War II: Convoy TA-3: The cargo ship was bombed sunk in Ormoc Bay by United States Navy aircraft. Eighty-six crewmen and 44 troops were killed.[88]
Shimakaze   World War II: Convoy TA-3: The destroyer was bombed and sunk in Ormoc Bay (10°50′N 124°31′E / 10.833°N 124.517°E / 10.833; 124.517) by United States Navy aircraft.[92]
 Japan World War II: Convoy TA-3: The cargo ship was bombed sunk in Ormoc Bay Leyte Island, Philippines by United States Navy aircraft. Sixty-five crewmen, and as many as 2,000 troops, were killed.[88]
 Japan World War II: Convoy TA-3: The cargo ship was bombed sunk in Ormoc Bay Leyte Island, Philippines by United States Navy aircraft. 76 crewmen, and as many as 2,000 troops, were killed.[88]
U-771  Germany Navy World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was torpedoed and sunk in Andfjord (69°17′N 16°28′E / 69.283°N 16.467°E / 69.283; 16.467) by HMS Venturer ( United Kingdom Navy) with the loss of all 51 crew.
U-1200  Germany Navy World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland (50°24′N 9°10′W / 50.400°N 9.167°W / 50.400; -9.167) by HMS Kenilworth Castle, HMS Launceston Castle, HMS Pevensey Castle and HMS Portchester Castle (all  United Kingdom Navy) with the loss of all 53 crew.[93]
 Germany Navy World War II: The naval trawler was sunk by Allied aircraft.[94]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Raton ( United States Navy).[95]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Vorpostenboot was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Memel by Soviet aircraft.[5]
  World War II: The W-19-class minesweeper was sunk by a mine off Babelthuap, Palau.[96]
  World War II: Convoy TA-3: The W-19-class minesweeper was bombed and sunk in Ormoc Bay (10°50′N 124°31′E / 10.833°N 124.517°E / 10.833; 124.517) by United States Navy aircraft.[97]
Wakatsuki   World War II: Convoy TA-3: The Akizuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in Ormoc Bay (10°50′N 124°31′E / 10.833°N 124.517°E / 10.833; 124.517) by United States Navy aircraft.[98]

12 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 12 November 1944
Ship Country Description
  World War II: The No.1-class auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk off Balabac, Philippines by American aircraft.[99]
France Vichy France World War II: Convoy KS357: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk off Egersund, Norway by HMS Bellona, HMS Kent, HMS Myngs, HMS Verulam, HMS Zambesi, (all  United Kingdom Navy) and HMCS Algonquin ( Canada Navy).[5]
 Germany World War II: Convoy KS357: The cargo ship was sunk with gunfire off Egersund by HMS Bellona, HMS Kent, HMS Myngs, HMS Verulam, HMS Zambesi, (all  United Kingdom Navy) and HMCS Algonquin ( Canada Navy).[100]
  World War II: Convoy MOMA-07: The transport was torpedoed and damaged 248 nautical miles (459 km) southwest of Nagasaki (31°30′N 125°57′E / 31.500°N 125.950°E / 31.500; 125.950) by USS Barb ( United States Navy). She was torpedoed and sunk while under tow in the East China Sea 155 nautical miles (287 km) east of Shanghai (31°04′N 123°56′E / 31.067°N 123.933°E / 31.067; 123.933) by USS Spadefish ( United States Navy) on 14 November. A total of 401 troops and 46 crewmen were killed.[101]
I-38   World War II: The submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Palau by USS Nicholas ( United States Navy.[5][102]
 Germany Navy World War II: The transport ship was destroyed in an Allied air raid on Genoa, Italy.[5]
 Germany Navy World War II: The transport ship was damaged in an Allied air raid on , Italy. She was beached.[5]
 United States Navy World War II: The landing craft infantry was damaged beyond repair by a kamikaze off Leyte, Philippines, and beached. All aboard survived. She was later surveyed and stricken.[103]
 United States World War II: The Liberty ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Le Havre, Charente-Maritime, France.[104]
and  Germany Navy World War II: Convoy KS357: The Type 1940 minesweepers were shelled and sunk off Egersund by HMS Bellona, HMS Kent, HMS Myngs, HMS Verulam HMS Zambesi, (all  United Kingdom Navy) and HMCS Algonquin ( Canada Navy).[105][106]
HMAS Marlean   The channel patrol boat caught fire in Sydney Harbour, Australia, and burned to the waterline.
  World War II: Convoy MOMA-07: The transport was torpedoed, blew up and sank 248 nautical miles (459 km) south west of Nagasaki (31°30′N 125°57′E / 31.500°N 125.950°E / 31.500; 125.950) by USS Barb ( United States Navy). A total of 490 troops, 131 gunners and 72 crewmen were killed.[101]
 Japan World War II: Convoy MAYU-10: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea south of the Paracel Islands (15°15′N 112°10′E / 15.250°N 112.167°E / 15.250; 112.167) by USS Barbel ( United States Navy). Many troops and 15 crewmen were killed; 652 Survivors of Sugiyama Maru and Misaki Maru (sunk the previous day) were rescued by , , and (all  ).[89]
 Japan World War II: Convoy MOMA-07: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea (31°46′N 125°40′E / 31.767°N 125.667°E / 31.767; 125.667) by USS Peto ( United States Navy). A total of 125 troops, 20 gunners, and 65 crewmen were killed.[107]
Tirpitz  Germany Navy
Tirpitz following Operation Catechism.

World War II: Operation Catechism: The Bismarck-class battleship was bombed and capsized at Tromsø, Norway, by bombing from Avro Lancasters of 9 and 617 Squadrons, Royal Air Force with the loss of at least 950 lives. She was scrapped in situ 1948–57.

 Germany Navy World War II: Convoy KS357: The was sunk off Egersund by HMS Bellona, HMS Kent, HMS Myngs HMS Verulam HMS Zambesi, (all  United Kingdom Navy) and HMCS Algonquin ( Canada Navy).[108]
 Germany Navy World War II: Convoy KS357: The was sunk off Egersund by HMS Bellona, HMS Kent, HMS Myngs HMS Verulam HMS Zambesi, (all  United Kingdom Navy) and HMCS Algonquin ( Canada Navy).[109]

13 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 13 November 1944
Ship Country Description
Akebono   World War II: The Fubuki-class destroyer was bombed and sunk at the Cavite Navy Yard, Manila, Philippines (14°35′N 120°50′E / 14.583°N 120.833°E / 14.583; 120.833) by United States Navy aircraft. Of her 230 crew, 48 were killed and 43 were wounded.[110]
Akishimo   World War II: The Yūgumo-class destroyer was bombed and sunk at the Cavite Navy Yard (14°35′N 120°50′E / 14.583°N 120.833°E / 14.583; 120.833) by United States Navy aircraft. Fifteen crew were killed and 25 were wounded.[111]
  World War II: The CHa-112-class auxiliary submarine chaser was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay, Philippines by United States Navy aircraft.[112]
 Germany Navy World War II: The training ship was under tow to Dünemünde where she was to be sunk as a blockship, but sprang a leak, foundering the next day (58°52′N 20°38′E / 58.867°N 20.633°E / 58.867; 20.633). Shch-310 ( Soviet Navy) claimed to have torpedoed and sunk her.[48]
  World War II: The guard ship was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay (14°29′N 120°55′E / 14.483°N 120.917°E / 14.483; 120.917) by United States Navy aircraft.[113]
 Japan World War II: The Standard Type 2AT oiler was bombed and sunk by in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917) by United States Navy aircraft.[112]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Flugsicherungsboot was sunk off Lindesnes, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force.[5]
 Japan World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk off the Kuril Islands by USS Seal ( United States Navy).[5]
Hatsuharu   World War II: The Hatsuharu-class destroyer was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°50′E / 14.583°N 120.833°E / 14.583; 120.833) by United States Navy aircraft with the loss of twelve of her 230 crew.
Hatsu Maru  Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917) by United States Navy aircraft.[112]
I-12   World War II: The A2 type submarine was hedgehogged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean east of Hawaii by USS Ardent and USS Rockford (both  United States Navy).
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917) by United States Navy aircraft.[114]
 Japan World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917) by United States Navy aircraft.[112]
Kiso   World War II: The Kuma-class cruiser was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay 8 nautical miles (15 km) west of Cavite Navy Yard (14°35′N 120°50′E / 14.583°N 120.833°E / 14.583; 120.833) by aircraft based on USS Cowpens, USS Enterprise, USS Essex, USS Hornet, USS Langley, USS Monterey and USS Ticonderoga.
 Germany Navy The minesweeper was wrecked off Sogndalstrand, Norway.[115]
 Norway World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Bergen, Norway by explosives in an operation by the Norwegian resistance movement. Raised in 1945, repaired and returned to service.[116]
Okinami   World War II: The Yūgumo-class destroyer was bombed and sunk 8 nautical miles (15 km) west of Manila (14°35′N 120°50′E / 14.583°N 120.833°E / 14.583; 120.833) by United States Navy aircraft. Fourteen crew were killed and 19 were wounded.[117]
  World War II: The oiler was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay (14°29′N 120°55′E / 14.483°N 120.917°E / 14.483; 120.917) by United States Navy aircraft.[113]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Type R-25 minesweeper was sunk west of Lindenes by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force.[5][118]
 Norway The coaster collided with U-1052 ( Germany Navy) near Bergen, Norway, (60°20′N 5°10′E / 60.333°N 5.167°E / 60.333; 5.167) and sank. All 51 people on board were rescued.[119]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917) by United States Navy aircraft.[112]
 Japan World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917) by United States Navy aircraft.[112]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917) by United States Navy aircraft.[112]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917) by United States Navy aircraft.[112]
 Japan World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in Manila Bay (14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917) by United States Navy aircraft.[112]
 Germany Navy World War II: Convoy KS357: The was sunk off Egersund by HMS Bellona, HMS Kent, HMS Myngs HMS Verulam HMS Zambesi, (all  United Kingdom Navy) and HMCS Algonquin ( Canada Navy) with the loss of 26 lives.[120][121]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Vorpostenboot was severely damaged at Helsingør, Zealand, Denmark due to sabotage.[5]

14 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 14 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Japan World War II: The oiler was bombed and sunk in the (12°40′N 120°41′E / 12.667°N 120.683°E / 12.667; 120.683) by Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft based on USS Yorktown ( United States Navy). Four crewmen were killed.[122]
  World War II: Convoy MATA-32: The Type C escort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Cape Bolinao (17°46′N 117°57′E / 17.767°N 117.950°E / 17.767; 117.950) by USS Ray ( United States Navy). One hundred and fifty-six crewmen were killed.[123]
 Norway World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged off Dingja, Norway by Allied aircraft. She was beached with the loss of five lives. Later refloated and towed to Leirvik, Norway for repairs.[124]
 United Kingdom The cargo ship foundered in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland (56°18′00″N 2°09′12″W / 56.30000°N 2.15333°W / 56.30000; -2.15333) after springing a leak. Seven men were lost.[125]
  World War II: The escort ship, a former 24-class sloop, struck a mine and sank in the Java Sea.[5]
Sardinen  Norway World War II: The fishing trawler was bombed in Sognefjord, Norway, by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force and sank after being towed to shallow waters. One man was killed. She was raised and repaired in 1945.[5][126]
 Japan World War II: Convoy MATA-32: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Cape Bolinao (17°46′N 117°57′E / 17.767°N 117.950°E / 17.767; 117.950) by USS Ray ( United States Navy). Forty-three crewmen were killed.[123]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Vorpostenboot was sunk off Trondheim, Norway by aircraft based on HMS Pursuer ( United Kingdom Navy). Ten crewmen were killed and three wounded.[5][127]

15 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 15 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy HI-81: The aircraft ferry/landing craft depot ship was torpedoed and sunk in Korean Strait (33°17′N 128°11′E / 33.283°N 128.183°E / 33.283; 128.183) by USS Queenfish ( United States Navy) with the loss of 2,093 troops, 140 Gunners and 67 crew. There were 310 survivors.[128]
 Germany Navy The KFK 2-class naval drifter was lost on this date.[28]
 Japan World War II: Convoy MI-25: The ore carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 9.7 nautical miles (18 km) south east of Cape Padaran, French Indochina (11°16′N 108°54′E / 11.267°N 108.900°E / 11.267; 108.900) by USS Jack ( United States Navy) with the loss of 34 troops and a crewman.[129]
 Japan World War II: The motor-sailer was attacked by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft and was beached at Batangas City, Philippines.[88]
Kojo Maru   World War II: The guardboat was sunk off the coast of Japan by USS Saury ( United States Navy).[5]
  World War II: Convoy MATA-32: The Kurasaki-class fleet supply ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Luzon (17°27′N 117°43′E / 17.450°N 117.717°E / 17.450; 117.717) by USS Raton ( United States Navy). There were 92 survivors.[130]
 United Kingdom Navy The landing craft mechanized was lost on this date.[131]
Luigi Settembrini  Italy Navy World War II: The submarine was rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (36°11′N 19°45′W / 36.183°N 19.750°W / 36.183; -19.750) by USS Frament ( United States Navy) that was towing her. Forty-two Italian crew and the three men of the US liaison team aboard were killed. The 8 survivors were rescued by USS Frament.[132]
 Soviet Union World War II: The tug was mined and sunk in the Barents Sea. Her master and eight crewmen were killed. Nine crewmen were rescued.[133]
 Japan World War II: The motor-sailer was attacked by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft and was beached at Batangas City.[88]
Nachiryu Maru No. 12   World War II: The guardboat was sunk off the coast of Japan by USS Silversides ( United States Navy).[5]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Jack ( United States Navy).[134]
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by saboteurs at Copenhagen, Denmark.[135]
 Japan World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Barbel ( ).[5]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Mindoro, Philippines by USS Guavina ( United States Navy).[5]
 Japan World War II: Convoy MI-25: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the South China Sea 9.7 nautical miles (18 km) south east of Cape Padaran, French Indochina (11°16′N 108°54′E / 11.267°N 108.900°E / 11.267; 108.900) by USS Jack ( United States Navy). She was beached and abandoned as a total loss. Seven men were killed.[134][136]

16 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 16 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Germany Navy World War II: The Type C Artilleriefährprahm was sunk in the Irben Strait off "Sventoi" by Soviet aircraft.[5][137]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Type C Artilleriefährprahm was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Ventspils, Lithuania by Soviet aircraft. She was later raised and repaired.[5][137][138]
 Japan World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea by HNLMS O-19 ( Royal Netherlands Navy).[5]
  World War II: The auxiliary cruiser was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Japan (29°03′N 142°12′E / 29.050°N 142.200°E / 29.050; 142.200) by USS Scabbardfish ( United States Navy). 14 men were killed.[5][139]
  World War II: The replenishment oiler was bombed and sunk in the off Borneo (03°30′N 117°00′E / 3.500°N 117.000°E / 3.500; 117.000) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator and Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft. Twenty-five passengers and a crewman were killed.[140]
Spindrift  United States The freighter sank north of Key West, Florida at (24°40′N 81°48′W / 24.667°N 81.800°W / 24.667; -81.800).[141][142]
Svein I  Norway World War II: The boat struck a mine and sank in Oslofjord off the Gullholmen Lighthouse, Norway with the loss of two of her five crew.[13]
Taikai Maru No. 3   World War II: The guardboat was sunk off the coast of Japan by USS Tambor ( United States Navy.[5]

17 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 17 November 1944
Ship Country Description
Edogawa Maru  Japan World War II: Convoy Mi-27: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Yellow Sea off Cheju Island, Korea by USS Sunfish ( United States Navy). She was torpedoed again by USS Sunfish the next day and sunk with the loss of 1,998 troops and 116 crewmen.[143][144]
 Japan World War II: Convoy MATA-33: The ship was bombed by American aircraft. She was beached and abandoned north of San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines. A gunner and three crewmen were killed and 55 people were wounded.[145]
  World War II: The guardboat was shelled and severely damaged off the coast of Japan by USS Burrfish and USS Ronquil (both  United States Navy). She was not repaired.[5]
Hiyodori   World War II: Convoy MI-20: The Ōtori-class torpedo boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 140 nautical miles (260 km) east north east of Tourane, French Indochina (16°56′N 110°30′E / 16.933°N 110.500°E / 16.933; 110.500) by USS Gunnel ( United States Navy).[146]
 United Kingdom Navy The landing craft tank was wrecked off Dungeness, Kent.[147]
USS LST-6  United States Navy World War II: The landing ship tank was sunk by a mine in Seine Bay, France.[148]
HMAS ML 827   The Fairmile B motor launch ran aground in Jacquinot Bay, New Guinea. Refloated, but sank under tow on 20 November.[149]
Mayasan Maru  Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy HI-81: The landing craft depot ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea 110 nautical miles (200 km) southwest of Saishu Island (33°17′N 124°41′E / 33.283°N 124.683°E / 33.283; 124.683) by the submarine USS Spadefish ( United States Navy). A total of 3,187 troops, 194 gunners, and 56 crewmen were killed. Survivors were rescued by Tsushima and (both  ).[150]
NKI 01 Glommen  Germany Navy World War II: The guard ship, a former Glommen-class minelayer, was bombed and sunk, or torpedoed in Trondheim Fjord by British aircraft.[5]
  World War II: The submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Spadefish ( United States Navy).[143]
 Japan World War II: Convoy MI-27: The oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea off Cheju Island (33°30′N 124°30′E / 33.500°N 124.500°E / 33.500; 124.500) by USS Peto ( United States Navy). Eighty passengers and 62 crewmen were killed.[143][151]
Pottstown  United States Carrying a cargo of coal, the 194-foot (59 m), 974-gross register ton schooner barge sank during a storm without loss of life in 60 feet (18 m) of water in Cape Cod Bay off Scusset Beach, Sandwich, Massachusetts, northeast of the Scusset breakwater at 41°47′10″N 070°29′08″W / 41.78611°N 70.48556°W / 41.78611; -70.48556 (Pottstown).[152]
Seisho Maru  Japan World War II: Convoy MI-27: The Design 1019 cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Yellow Sea by USS Sunfish ( United States Navy). Torpedoed again by USS Sunfish and sunk the next day. A total of 412 passengers and 36 crewmen were killed.
Shin'yō   World War II: Convoy HI-81: The aircraft carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea 110 nautical miles (200 km) south west of Saishu Island (33°17′N 124°41′E / 33.283°N 124.683°E / 33.283; 124.683) by USS Spadefish ( United States Navy). One thousand, one hundred and thirty people were killed; 70-200 survivors were rescued by Tsushima and (both  )[143]
  World War II: The IJN requisitioned tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) east north east of Tourane, French Indochina (16°45′N 110°15′E / 16.750°N 110.250°E / 16.750; 110.250) by USS Gunnel ( United States Navy).[5][153]

18 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 18 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Germany The cargo ship ran aground at Os, Hordaland, Norway. The crew were rescued by ( Germany Navy). August Bolten sank two days later.[154]
 Japan World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Pampanito ( United States Navy).[5]
 Japan World War II: Convoy MI-27: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea (33°35′N 124°34′E / 33.583°N 124.567°E / 33.583; 124.567) by USS Peto ( United States Navy). Seventeen gunners and 22 crewmen were killed.[107]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Type DM minelayer Marinefährprahm was sunk by a German mine off Grado, Italy (45°37′N 13°22′E / 45.617°N 13.367°E / 45.617; 13.367).[32][155]
I-41   World War II: The Type B1 submarine was sunk with all 111 hands in the Philippine Sea off Leyte, Philippines (12°44′N 133°42′E / 12.733°N 133.700°E / 12.733; 133.700) by USS Lawrence C. Taylor and USS Melvin R. Nawman and two aircraft based on USS Anzio (all  United States Navy).[156]
 United States Navy World War II: The PT boat was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea west of La Spezia, Italy by a mine. Ten crewmen were killed and five survived.[157][158]
Seisho Maru  Japan World War II: Convoy MI-27: The Design 1019 cargo ship was torpedoed the Yellow Sea by the submarine USS Sunfish ( United States Navy) for the second time in two days and sunk. A total of 412 passengers and 36 crewmen were killed.
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by USS Pampanito ( United States Navy).[5]
 Soviet Navy World War II: The guard ship was sunk in the Baltic Sea by U-679 ( Germany Navy).[5][159]
 Soviet Navy World War II: First Battle of Sorve Cape: The motor torpedo boat was damaged in a collision with ( Soviet Navy) during the battle and was beached. Pulled off later in the evening.[160]
 Germany Navy (Red Cross.pngRed Cross): World War II: The hospital ship was bombed and sunk off Pola, Italy by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force with the loss of nine of her crew.[5][161]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Vorpostenboot was sunk in by German artillery.[5]

19 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 19 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Germany Navy World War II: The Type C Artilleriefährprahm was sunk in the Baltic Sea off the Sõrve Peninsula, Soviet Union by Soviet aircraft.[5][162]
 Soviet Navy World War II: Second Battle of Sorve Cape: The motor gun boat ran aground during the battle. Pulled off later by minesweeper T-331 ( Soviet Navy).[163]
 Soviet Navy World War II: Second Battle of Sorve Cape: The motor gun boat ran aground during the battle coming to the aid of ( Soviet Navy). Pulled off later.[164]
  World War II: The No.28-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk off Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippines by United States Navy aircraft.[165]
Camperfehn  Germany World War II: The barge was bombed and sunk in Sognefjord, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235 and 248 Squadrons, Royal Air Force. Later raised.[119]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Type D Marinefährprahm foundered in the Baltic Sea after being damaged by a Soviet bomber.[32][137]
I-37   World War II: The Type B1 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Ulithi by USS Conklin and USS McCoy Reynolds (both  United States Navy). Lost with all 113 hands.[166]
and  United Kingdom Navy The landing craft mechanized were lost on this date.[131]
 Germany Navy World War II: Second Battle of Sorve Cape: The minesweeper ran aground during the battle. Pulled off later.[167]
 Japan World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Malacca Strait (01°37′N 102°53′E / 1.617°N 102.883°E / 1.617; 102.883) by HMS Stratagem ( United Kingdom Navy). Nine crewmen killed.[168]
 Norway World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk in Sognefjord by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235 and 248 Squadrons, RAF. Raised in September 1945, repaired and returned to service in 1946 as a motor vessel.[119]
 Japan World War II: The transport was bombed and sunk off Subic Bay, Luzon by United States Navy aircraft. Five crewmen killed.[165]
T-331  Soviet Navy World War II: Second Battle of Sorve Cape: The minesweeper ran aground during the battle. Pulled off later.[169]
 Soviet Navy World War II: Second Battle of Sorve Cape: The motor torpedo boat ran aground on rocks during the battle. Pulled off later.[170]
112600  Soviet Union World War II: The barge was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Baltic Sea off by U-481 ( Germany Navy).[171]

20 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 20 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Germany Navy World War II: The troopship was sunk at Polangen, Lithuania (55°54′N 20°54′E / 55.900°N 20.900°E / 55.900; 20.900) by Soviet artillery with the loss of 287 lives. The wreck was torpedoed on 5 December by U-475 ( Germany Navy).[172]
 United Kingdom Navy The landing craft vehicle and personnel was lost on this date.[173]
  World War II: The No.1-class auxiliary minelayer was sunk in the Indian Ocean off Car Nicobar, India by HMS Tally-Ho ( United Kingdom Navy).[174]
USS Mississinewa  United States Navy
USS Mississinewa.
World War II: The Cimarron-class oiler was sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Ulithi (10°06′00″N 139°42′58″E / 10.10000°N 139.71611°E / 10.10000; 139.71611) by a Kaiten manned torpedo ( ) with the loss of 63 of her 299 crew.
HMAS ML 827   The Fairmile B motor launch sank under tow after running aground in Jacquinot Bay, New Guinea, three days earlier.[175]
T34  Germany Navy World War II: The torpedo boat struck a mine and sank off Cape Arkona, Germany (54°40′N 13°29′E / 54.667°N 13.483°E / 54.667; 13.483). 62 crewmen were killed.[176][177]
 Germany Navy World War II: The naval trawler/submarine chaser was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south east of Genoa, Italy by ( United States Navy).[5]
 Germany Navy World War II: The vorpostenboot was shelled and sunk by artillery from Røttingen Fort, Os, Hordaland, Norway.[154]
  World War II: The W-19-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea south west of Takao, Formosa (21°21′N 119°45′E / 21.350°N 119.750°E / 21.350; 119.750) by USS Atule ( United States Navy).[178]

21 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 21 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Germany Navy World War II: The Type DM Artilleriefährprahm was sunk in the North Sea off Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands by British aircraft.[5]
 Germany Navy World War II: The naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was sunk in the Weser by British aircraft.[5]
 Germany Navy World War II: The naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was sunk in the Weser by British aircraft.[5]
 Estonian SSR World War II: The tug was mined and sunk in the Gulf of Tallinn.[133]
 Japan World War II: Convoy No. 4118: The transport was torpedoed and damaged by USS Bashaw ( United States Navy). Twenty-one crewmen were killed. She drifted ashore on Dangerous Grounds. She was then torpedoed and sunk by USS Flounder ( United States Navy).[179]
Hokkai Maru   World War II: The victualling ship was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Japan (33°20′N 141°00′E / 33.333°N 141.000°E / 33.333; 141.000) by USS Scabbardfish ( United States Navy). 33 men were killed.[5][139]
Kongō   World War II: The Kongō-class battlecruiser was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (26°09′N 121°23′E / 26.150°N 121.383°E / 26.150; 121.383) by USS Sealion ( United States Navy) with the loss of 1,200 of her 1,360 crew.
 Soviet Navy World War II: The minesweeper was sunk in the Baltic Sea by ( Germany Navy).[5]
 Estonian SSR World War II: The tug was mined and sunk in the Gulf of Tallinn.[133]
Urakaze   World War II: The Kagero-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea (26°09′N 121°23′E / 26.150°N 121.383°E / 26.150; 121.383) by USS Sealion ( United States Navy) with the loss of all 240 crew and several of the 126 survivors from ( ).

22 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 22 November 1944
Ship Country Description
  World War II: The CHa-1-class submarine chaser was sunk off Sabah by American aircraft.[99]
 Japan World War II: Convoy No. 4118: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off the Spratly Islands (10°18′N 114°15′E / 10.300°N 114.250°E / 10.300; 114.250) by USS Guavina ( United States Navy). Nineteen crewmen were killed.[180]
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Måseskär, Sweden.[181]
 Germany Navy The minelaying naval trawler ran aground near Stilo Lighthouse and was wrecked.[18][182]
HMS Stratagem  United Kingdom Navy World War II: The S-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Strait of Malacca off Malacca, Malaya by ( ) with the loss of 38 of her 48 crew. ( ) rescued the 10 survivors and made them prisoners of war. Only three of them survived captivity.[168]
 Soviet Navy The T-108-class minesweeper foundered in a storm in the Barents Sea at . 23 crew died.[183][184]
  World War II: The landing ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Sulu Sea north of Sarawak by USS Pomfret ( United States Navy).[5][185]

23 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 23 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Estonia The cargo liner was wrecked in the Gulf of Tallinn.[133]
 Empire of Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Formosa by USS Bang ( United States Navy).[5]
 Germany Navy The Type A Marinefährprahm was sunk in a collision on this date.[32]
 Japan World War II: Convoy TAMO-29: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea south of Shushan Island (34°10′N 128°58′E / 34.167°N 128.967°E / 34.167; 128.967) by USS Picuda ( United States Navy). 28 crewmen killed.[186]
Gus W. Darnell  United States World War II: The Liberty ship was bombed or torpedoed and damaged in the Philippine Sea off Samar Island, Philippines by Japanese aircraft and was beached. She was declared a constructive total loss, but was later repaired and became USS Justin.[187]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Formosa by USS Bang ( United States Navy).[5]
 Germany Navy The KFK 2-class minesweeping naval drifter was wrecked on this date. Raised post war, repaired for GMSA, later to USSR for reparations.[28]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Strait of Formosa by USS Bang ( United States Navy).[5]
 Japan World War II: Convoy TAMO-29: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea south of Shushan Island (34°14′N 128°28′E / 34.233°N 128.467°E / 34.233; 128.467) by USS Picuda ( United States Navy). Sixty passengers and 25 crewmen were killed.[186]
 Norway The cargo ship ran aground at Morwenstow, Devon, United Kingdom. All nineteen crew, two dogs and the ship's cat were rescued. Sjofna was scrapped in situ.[188]
 Soviet Navy The G-5-class motor torpedo boat was lost on this date.[189]
 United States World War II: : The Liberty ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel (49°46′N 1°15′W / 49.767°N 1.250°W / 49.767; -1.250) by U-978 ( Germany Navy) with the loss of eighteen of her 68 crew. Survivors were rescued by ( United Kingdom Navy). William D. Burnham was beached at Cherbourg, Charente-Maritime, France. Refloated on 5 January 1945 and towed to Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Declared a constructive total loss.[190][191]
 United States Navy The patrol boat was sunk in the Gulf of Panama (08°22′N 79°29′W / 8.367°N 79.483°W / 8.367; -79.483) in a collision with ( United States Navy).[192]

24 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 24 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Norway World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Oslo, Norway, due to sabotage by the Norwegian resistance movement. Two crewmen killed. She was raised post-war, repaired and returned to service.[193]
 Denmark World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Stolpmunde, Pomerania. There was no casualty.[194][67]
"Elvira Gaspar"  United States The Trawler foundered off Cape Canaveral, Florida at (28°27′N 80°31′W / 28.450°N 80.517°W / 28.450; -80.517).[195][196]
 Germany World War II: The tanker was sunk at Oslo, Norway, due to sabotage by the Norwegian resistance movement.[197]
 Germany Navy The Type AM minelayer Marinefährprahm was scuttled after a collision off Sõrve peninsula. The crew and passengers were rescued.[32][198]
Hansa  Sweden World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea near Gotland by L-21 ( Soviet Navy) with the loss of 84 lives: 62 passengers and 22 crew. There were two survivors.[199][circular reference]
 Norway World War II: The tanker was sunk at Oslo, Norway, due to sabotage by the Norwegian resistance movement.[200]
and  United Kingdom Navy World War II: The motor torpedo boats were wrecked off Levrera Island, Yugoslavia.[201][202]
Spreeufer  Germany World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea north of Kolberg with the loss of five lives.[48][203]
, and   World War II: Convoy TA-5, 1st group: The No. 103-class landing ships were bombed and sunk at Port Cataingan, Masbate Island (12°00′N 123°58′E / 12.000°N 123.967°E / 12.000; 123.967), by Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft of the United States Thirteenth Air Force. Survivors were rescued by ( ).[204]
 Norway World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Oslo, Norway, due to sabotage by the Norwegian resistance movement. She was raised post-war, repaired and returned to service.[205]
 Norway World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Oslo, Norway, due to sabotage by the Norwegian resistance movement. She was raised post-war, repaired and returned to service in April 1947 as Max Manus.[197]

25 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 25 November 1944
Ship Country Description
  World War II: Convoy SAMA-14A: The Type D escort ship was torpedoed and sunk in Manila Bay off Corregidor, Philippines (14°22′N 119°57′E / 14.367°N 119.950°E / 14.367; 119.950) by USS Hardhead ( United States Navy).[206]
  World War II: The CH-28-class submarine chaser was bombed and sunk in the (11°35′N 124°10′E / 11.583°N 124.167°E / 11.583; 124.167) by United States Navy aircraft.[204]
 Hungary Navy World War II: The Komarom-class river gunboat was shelled and sunk at Budapest by Soviet tanks.[207]
  World War II: The cargo ship ran aground on 11 November off San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines (16°37′N 120°19′E / 16.617°N 120.317°E / 16.617; 120.317) in a storm. Still stranded she was bombed and damaged beyond repair by aircraft from USS Essex and USS Langley (both  United States Navy). 34 crewmen were killed.[208]
Kumano   World War II: The Mogami-class cruiser was torpedoed, bombed and sunk at Santa Cruz, Philippines (15°44′58″N 119°47′57″E / 15.74944°N 119.79917°E / 15.74944; 119.79917) by aircraft based on USS Ticonderoga ( United States Navy).
 United Kingdom Navy The landing craft vehicle and personnel was lost on this date.[173]
 Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The Manila Maru-class transport was torpedoed and sunk 90 nautical miles (170 km) northwest of Miri, Malaya (05°42′N 113°15′E / 5.700°N 113.250°E / 5.700; 113.250) by USS Mingo ( United States Navy). Her captain, 51 gunners, and 97 crewmen were killed.[209]
 Japan World War II: Convoy MATA-34: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Luzon (20°14′N 121°40′E / 20.233°N 121.667°E / 20.233; 121.667) by USS Atule ( United States Navy). 700 troops/sailors, and 24 crewmen killed.[210]
 Germany Navy The tug was wrecked off Pillau, East Prussia.[211]
  World War II: Convoy MATA-34: The patrol boat, a former Momi-class destroyer, was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Luzon (20°14′N 121°14′E / 20.233°N 121.233°E / 20.233; 121.233) by USS Atule and USS Pomfret (both  United States Navy) with the loss of all hands.[5][212]
 United States Navy World War II: The PT boat was shelled and sunk by shore batteries off Cape Gorango, Halmahera, Maluku Islands (00°55′N 127°50′E / 0.917°N 127.833°E / 0.917; 127.833).[213]
HMCS Shawinigan  Canada Navy World War II: The Flower-class corvette was torpedoed and sunk in the Cabot Strait, Newfoundland (at 47°34′N 59°11′W / 47.567°N 59.183°W / 47.567; -59.183), by U-1228 ( Germany Navy) with the loss of all 90 crew.[19][214]
Shimotsuki   World War II: The Akizuki-class destroyer was torpedoed and sunk 220 nautical miles (410 km) east-north-east of Singapore (02°21′N 107°20′E / 2.350°N 107.333°E / 2.350; 107.333) by USS Cavalla ( United States Navy).[215]
 Imperial Japanese Army World War II: Convoy TAMA-32B: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea west of Sabtang Island, Philippines (20°20′N 121°40′E / 20.333°N 121.667°E / 20.333; 121.667) by USS Pomfret ( United States Navy). 16 passengers, 8 gunners and 39 crewmen were killed.[216]
and   World War II: Convoy TA-5, 2nd group: The No.1-class landing ships were bombed and sunk at Port Balancau, Marinduque, Philippines (16°25′N 120°55′E / 16.417°N 120.917°E / 16.417; 120.917) by aircraft based on USS Ticonderoga ( United States Navy).[217]
, and   World War II: The No. 103-class landing ships were bombed and sunk off Luzon, Philippines (15°40′N 119°45′E / 15.667°N 119.750°E / 15.667; 119.750) by aircraft based on USS Ticonderoga ( United States Navy).[217]
U-482  Germany Navy World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (60°18′N 4°52′W / 60.300°N 4.867°W / 60.300; -4.867) by HMS Ascension ( United Kingdom Navy) with the loss of all 48 crew.
Yasoshima   World War II: The Ioshima-class cruiser (a.k.a. Yasojima) was bombed and sunk in Drusol Bay, Luzon (15°00′N 119°45′E / 15.000°N 119.750°E / 15.000; 119.750) by aircraft based on USS Ticonderoga ( United States Navy). One hundred crewmen survived.[218]

26 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 26 November 1944
Ship Country Description
Agios Georgios  Greece The schooner was sunk by a mine in the Gulf of Patras off Missolonghi, Greece. There were 28 killed.[219][220]
 Germany Navy The Type A Marinefährprahm ran aground east of Loppa, Norway, and was wrecked.[32][221]
  World War II: Convoy SATA-02: The W-17-class minesweeper was damaged in the South China Sea off Hainan Island, China (16°44′N 108°24′E / 16.733°N 108.400°E / 16.733; 108.400) by 14th Air Force Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft. She is taken under tow, but sank the next day (16°52′N 108°38′E / 16.867°N 108.633°E / 16.867; 108.633).[89]
  World War II: The Standard Type 1TM tanker was torpedoed off Miri, Malaya (04°55′N 114°17′E / 4.917°N 114.283°E / 4.917; 114.283) by USS Pargo ( United States Navy). She broke in two with the aft section sinking in the South China Sea. 26 crewmen were killed. The forward section was towed to Miri where it was beached on 2 December 1944. It was refloated and an attempt was made to tow it to Singapore, but it sank 125 nautical miles (232 km) east of Singapore on 12 December.[222]

27 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 27 November 1944
Ship Country Description
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Allied aircraft in the Sulafjord, near Ålesund, Norway. There were 39 dead, including the Norwegian pilot and all 12 German flak gunners, and 9 survivors.[223][224]
 Germany Navy World War II: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Sandnessjøen, Norway by aircraft based on HMS Implacable ( United Kingdom Navy) with the loss of six crew. Raised in 1945 and repaired, returned to service in 1947 as Patricia.[154]
 United Kingdom Navy The landing craft vehicle and personnel was lost on this date.[225]
Rigel  Germany Navy
Rigel (left) and Korsnes (right)

World War II: The prisoner ship was bombed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Sandnessjøen, Norway by Fairey Barracuda aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm based on HMS Implacable ( United Kingdom Navy) with the loss of 2,572 lives (official figure). The wreck was scrapped in 1969.

USS SC-744  United States Navy World War II: The SC-497-class submarine chaser was heavily damaged by a Kamikaze north of Taytay Point, Leyte (10°44′N 125°07′E / 10.733°N 125.117°E / 10.733; 125.117). Seven crewmen were killed or missing, and seven more wounded. She was towed to Tacloban where she sank on the 30th.[226][227]

28 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 28 November 1944
Ship Country Description
Atago Maru  Japan World War II: The oil tanker was bombed and sunk at Miri, Borneo by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States 13th Air Force.[228]
 Latvia The cargo liner was wrecked in the Gulf of Riga.[133]
  World War II: Convoy TA-6: The CH-28-class submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk by and (both  United States Navy) in Ormoc Bay, Philippines (10°59′N 124°33′E / 10.983°N 124.550°E / 10.983; 124.550).[229]
I-46   World War II: The Type C submarine was shelled and sunk in the Leyte Gulf off Ponson Island by USS Renshaw, USS Pringle, USS Saufley and USS Waller (all  United States Navy).[230]
I-365   World War II: The Type D submarine was torpedoed and sunk by USS Scabbardfish ( United States Navy) 75 nautical miles (139 km) south east of Yokosuka (34°44′N 141°01′E / 34.733°N 141.017°E / 34.733; 141.017). One crew member survived, with four others refusing rescue.[231]
PB-105   World War II: Convoy TA-6: The patrol boat was torpedoed by and (both  United States Navy) in Ormoc Bay, the Philippines (10°59′N 124°33′E / 10.983°N 124.550°E / 10.983; 124.550). She was beached and abandoned. The wreck was captured by American troops 10 days later.[229]
 Germany World War II: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Baltic Sea by K-51 ( Soviet Navy).[232]
 Soviet Navy World War II: The T-351 Project 253l Type MT-1-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off the Pakri Islands, Estonia (59°25′N 24°03′E / 59.417°N 24.050°E / 59.417; 24.050) by U-481 ( Germany Navy). 13 crew were killed.[233][234]
U-80  Germany Navy The Type VIIC submarine sank off Pillau, East Prussia (54°25′N 19°50′E / 54.417°N 19.833°E / 54.417; 19.833) in a diving accident with the loss of all 50 crew.[235]
 Germany World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by ( Norway Navy) off Averøy, Norway.[236]
 Imperial Japanese Army World War II: The YU-1-class supply submarine was sunk by United States Navy destroyers in Philippines waters.[237]

29 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 29 November 1944
Ship Country Description
  World War II: Convoy TA-6: The CH-28-class submarine chaser was sunk east of Cebu, Philippines (10°25′N 124°00′E / 10.417°N 124.000°E / 10.417; 124.000) by Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 460th Fighter Squadron, United States Fifth Air Force.[238]
 Japan World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Spadefish ( United States Navy) with the loss of 46 lives.[5][143][239]
Fushimi   World War II: The Fushimi-class gunboat was bombed and sunk in the Yangtze near Anking, China by Chinese Air Force aircraft. She was refloated and towed to Shanghai. Stripped of armament and not returned to service. She was given to the Republic of China as a War Reparation by the Allies post war.[240]
 United Kingdom Navy World War II: The MMS-class minesweeper was sunk by a mine in the Aegean Sea off Salonika, Greece. 15 crewmen were killed.[241]
 Germany World War II: The transport struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[242]
Shinano   World War II: The aircraft carrier, a converted Yamato-class battleship, was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) north west of Omaezaki Lighthouse (33°07′N 137°04′E / 33.117°N 137.067°E / 33.117; 137.067) by USS Archerfish ( United States Navy) with the loss of 1,436 crew. One thousand and eighty survivors were rescued by Yukikaze ( ).
 Japan World War II: Convoy TA-6: The cargo ship was bombed by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force and Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft of the 460th Fighter Squadron, United States Fifth Air Force. She was beached on the west coast of Leyte.[238]

30 November[]

List of shipwrecks: 30 November 1944
Ship Country Description
  World War II: The auxiliary minesweeping whaler struck a mine and sank at Piraeus, Greece.[243]
 Japan World War II: The transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Yellow Sea by USS Sunfish ( United States Navy).[143]
HMS Duff  United Kingdom Navy World War II: The Captain-class frigate struck a mine in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium and was severely damaged. She was declared a constructive total loss.[5]
 United Kingdom The ore carrier collided with William Paca ( United States) in the North Sea off Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands and sank.[244]
 Germany Navy World War II: The Type 1916 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Kattegat.[5]
  World War II: The SS-class landing ship was sunk by US aircraft near Masbate.[245]
 Japan World War II: Convoy TA-6: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk north of Cebu, Philippines by American aircraft.[246]
 Germany Navy The naval trawler/Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.[18]
( Germany Navy) The KFK 2-class naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was wrecked on this date.[28]

Unknown date[]

List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1944
Ship Country Description
  The auxiliary patrol ship was lost sometime in November.[247]
 United Kingdom Navy World War II: Operation Infatuate: The landing craft gun was lost off Walcheren between 1 and 8 November.[5]
 United Kingdom Navy World War II: Operation Infatuate: The landing craft gun was lost off Walcheren between 1 and 8 November.[5]
 United Kingdom Navy World War II: Operation Infatuate: The landing craft gun was lost off Walcheren between 1 and 8 November.[5]
 United Kingdom Navy World War II: Operation Infatuate: The landing craft tank was lost off Walcheren between 1 and 8 November.[5]
 United Kingdom Navy The landing craft tank was lost in the Bay of Bengal.[248]
Mogador  France Navy World War II: The hulk of the Mogador-class destroyer – which had been scuttled on 27 November 1942 to avoid capture by the Germans and then refloated by the Italians in 1943 – was sunk by Allied bombers in late 1944. The wreck was raised and scrapped in 1949.
 Germany Navy The Type R-151 minesweeper was wrecked in the Mediterranean Sea during November.[249]
 Germany Navy World War II: The MAS 423-class MAS boat was sunk in the Adriatic Sea between Šibenik and Zadar, Yugoslavia by Royal Navy ships sometime in November.[250]
Saar  Germany World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea between 24 and 29 November.[5]
Solling  Germany World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea between 24 and 29 November.[5]
U-479  Germany Navy World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk by mine while on patrol in the Gulf of Finland on or after 15 November with the loss of all 51 crew. Wreck found confirming mining.[251][252]

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Ship events in 1944
Ship launches: 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949
Ship commissionings: 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948
Ship decommissionings: 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949
Shipwrecks: 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949
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