Merchant Vessel Wrecks 1900-2000
View All Merchant Vessel on the Wreck MapHms Lady Of The Isles Wreck
BUILT IN 1875 AS A S FERRY FOR SERVICE BETWEEN SCILLIES & PENZANCE. WAS THEN USED AS A SALVAGE SHIP FOR WESTERN MARINE SALVAGE CO, PENZANCE. REQUISITI...
Hms Monarch Wreck
BUILT IN 1916 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM, RICHARDSON, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HM POSTMASTER GENERAL. TWIN TURBINE, TWIN SHAFT. REQ...
Holgate (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W05718, Place of Loss: Kerry, Skelligs, 10 miles W of / 12 miles W of., Source of Coordinate: UKHO
Hopedale Wreck
15.3.84 BUILT IN 1960. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C N MARINE LTD. CAUGHT FIRE, CAPSIZED & SANK IN PORT AUX BASQUES HARBOUR ON 15.3.84. WAS RAISED,...
Hopemoor (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W05721, Place of Loss: Kerry, Skelligs, 20 miles NW of., Source of Coordinate: www.wrecksite.eu
Iberian (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W08401, Place of Loss: Fastnet, 9 nautical miles S by W, Source of Coordinate: UKHO Wreck Data
Iceland (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W08404, Place of Loss: Galley Head, 10 miles SW / 51 21 45N 9 04 00W,, Source of Coordinate: UKHO
Ilse Wreck
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Inglemoor Wreck
CAPTURED THEN TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 75M SW BY W FROM THE LIZARD. (WW1SL). SUNK BY SUBMARINE 60M SW OF LIZARD WHILST EN-ROUTE BARRY T...
Inkum Wreck
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 40 MILES SW FROM THW LIZARD (WW1SL). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-34. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.13).
Jelsa I Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1970. PASSAGE BOL FOR VRBOSKA. CAUGHT FIRE, DRIFTED & EVENTUALLY SANK IN THE BRAKI KANAL ABOUT 1M FROM BOL. CARRYING 80 TOURISTS, SEVEN...
Johnny Wreck
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Jupiter Wreck
VESSEL, [EX 'ALEXANDROS' '70, EX 'MOLEDET' '70], BUILT 1961 BY ATELIERS ET CHANTIERS DE BRETAGEN, NANTES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EPIROTIKI LINES SA....
Kalundborg Wreck
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Khatri Wreck
VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IBSON GENERAL TRADING, DUBAI. ON PASSAGE FROM DUBAI TO GUJARAT FOR BREAKING. BROKE AWAY FROM TOW DURING STRONG WINDS....
Kingsdyke Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT IN 1888 BY SCHLESINGER, DAVIS & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY LOWLANDS SS CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. 16 L...
Kioto (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W08500, Place of Loss: Fastnet, 20 miles SW of / 51 03 30N 09 49 00W,, Source of Coordinate: Bourke 1998:166
Kisagata Maru Wreck
SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BORDEAUX. (LL WW1). CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN BAY OF BISCAY. (WW...
Kobe Maru Wreck
BUILT 1940 BY MITSUBISHI JUKOGYO K.K. WITH TURBINE ENGINES OF 1917NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TOA KAIUN K.K. SANK 90M E OF YANGTSZE ESTUARY FOLLOWIN...
Kolambugan Wreck
CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS ABANDONED & LATER TOWED TO MANILA HBR. ALSO REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK. (LL).
Kongsmark Wreck
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L'emerillon (Possibly) Wreck
VESSEL, EX 'FORT MACHAULT', BUILT 1943 BY BURRARD DD CO LTD., NORTH VANCOUVER, CANADA. RAN AGROUND ON SORELLES ROCKS & DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOS...
La Suippe Wreck
FRENCH DESTROYER SANK IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING BOMBED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED).
Landkirschen Wreck
LANDKIRSCHEN
Lassell Wreck
BUILT IN 1922 BY A MACMILLAN & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMPORT & HOLT LINE. OIL ENGINE OF 832NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SOUTH AFRIC...
Lavia Wreck
EX- FLAVIAN [1986], EX- FLAVIA, [1982], EX- MEDIA [1961], BUILT IN 1947 BY JOHN BROWN & CO. LTD., CLYDEBANK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAVIA SHIPPING S...
Lidenborg Wreck
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Lima Wreck
SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK. (DANISH WK RECORDS)
Lincolnshire (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W05027, Place of Loss: Wexford, Hook Head, 21km SSW., Source of Coordinate: GSI_216
Lindeskov Wreck
CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (WW1 SL).
Lomas Wreck
CAPTURED THEN TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE, WITH THE LOSS OF ONE LIFE, 65 MILES W OF BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL).
Lonclara Wreck
MINED OFF RIVER WEAR. 4 LIVES LOST. (WW1SL).
Longhirst Wreck
SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN STEAMSHIP 'SETUBAL' ON VOYAGE TYNE TO BARCELONA.
Ludgate (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W08560, Place of Loss: Galley Head, 2 miles S / 5 miles S / 51 30 0N, 08 59 0W
Madeline Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT IN 1894 BY FURNESS WITHY & CO., HARTLEPOOL, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK 14M ENE OF PENDEEN BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-55 WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM DIEP...
Mancunium Wreck
MINED.
Maria Celeste Wreck
BUILT IN 1944 BY KANE S.B CO. WITH OIL ENGINES. EXPLOSION IN THE CARGO, CAUGHT FIRE, THEN SANK 3 DAYS LATER IN SAO LUIZ HARBOUR. 13 MEN WERE KILLED &...
Marsala Wreck
BUILT 1926 BY AKT GES NEPTUN, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 191NHP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY R M SLOMAN JR. PASSAGE SAVONA FOR HAMBURG. COLLIDE...
Mecca Wreck
CAUGHT FIRE APPROX 17M FROM JEDDAH WHILE ON PASSAGE CARRYING PILGRIMS TO PORT SUDAN. WAS ABANDONED BY PASSENGERS AND CREW AND DRIFTED ASHORE. LATER FL...
Meggy Wreck
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Mein Kapitan Wreck
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Melanie Schulte Wreck
BUILT IN 1952 BY NORDSEEWERKE, EMDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHULTE & BRUNS. PASSAGE NARIK FOR MOBILE. SANK IN BAD WEATHER. WRECKAGE & LIFEBUOYS WA...
Melody Wreck
VESSEL, [EX 'PHOENIX' '79, EX 'DJEBEL-DIRA' '70], BUILT 1948 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON LTD, WALLSEND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COUGAR SHIPPIN...
Melody Wreck
VESSEL, [EX 'PHOENIX' '79, EX 'DJEBEL-DIRA' '70], BUILT 1948 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON LTD, WALLSEND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COUGAR SHIPPIN...
Merida Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1918 BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO., WAS WRECKED OFF LE TOUQUET WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE TO LE HAVRE & DINKIRK. OWNED AT TIME OF LO...
Midland Queen Wreck
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE 70M SW BY W FROM FASTNET. (WW1SL).
Minterne (Possibly) Wreck
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 50M SW FROM WOLF ROCK WITH LOSS OF 2 LIVES. (WW1SL). PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR BUENOS AIRES. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 50M WSW...
Monte Pascal Wreck
SCUTTLED.
Morea Wreck
BUILT 1918 BY CHICAGO SHIPBUILDING CO, ILLINOIS. COMPLETED AS 'LAKE CRESCENT'. OWNED BY M. QUEREI. ON PASSAGE DURAZZO FOR BRINDISI. SUNK BY BRITISH SU...
Morwenna Wreck
CAPTURED THEN TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 72M S BY E FROM FASTNET. (WW1SL). 12.6.75 12.6.75 SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U.41 EN ROUTE FROM CAR...
Mount Douglass Park Wreck
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Mtwara Wreck
SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH TANZANIAN M TANKER BARGE UHURU. (LL).
Muara Diam Indah Wreck
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Natal Coast Wreck
13.5.1920 BUILT IN 13.5.1920 BY DUBLIN DOCKYARD CO. PASSAGE MATADI FOR TABLE BAY. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WW1 VOL.3)
Natcrest Wreck
GREEK MOTOR VESSEL 'NATCREST', BUILT 1956, SUNK OFF USHANT FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH GREEK ORE CARRIER 'NEMA' IN DENSE FOG WHILST ON PASSAGE HUELVA FOR...
Neptuno Wreck
BUILT IN 1954 BY BRODOGRADILISTE I TVORNICA DIZEL MOTORA 'ULJANIK'. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JORGE MACCHIAVELLO TOURS. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE AT ANCHOR OFF...
Neuralia (Possibly) Wreck
PASSAGE SPLIT FOR TORANTO. BLOWN UP BY MINE BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN LAID BY BRITISH OR ALLIED FORCES. CREW 241, 24 GUNNERS & 12 PASSENGERS. TWO CREW & T...
Neville Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT IN 1914 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY F H GREEN & CO., SANK AFTER HER CARGO OF COAL HAD SHIFTED 5 MILES SSE...
Normand Wreck
PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR DAKAR. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE 25M N OF USHANT. (LL WW1).
Northwaite (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W05840, Place of Loss: Kerry, Blaskets, 14 miles WNW of., Source of Coordinate: UKHO
Nudde Wreck
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Nyborg Wreck
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Oakwood Wreck
26.1.71 26.1.71 CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE 45M SSE FROM OLD HEAD OF KINSALE. (WW1 BRMSL).
Ocean Voice Wreck
BUILT BY PERMANENTE METALS CORP SHIPYARD NO 1 IN NOV 1941. DAMAGED BY SUBMARINE TORPEDO AND SUNK BY ROYAL NAVY OFF GREENLAND. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN).
Parnon Wreck
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Pasteur Wreck
REPORTED SUNK, CAUSE NOT STATED, NEAR ALIDA SHOAL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GUAN GUAN SHIPPING (PTE) LTD. (LL).
Patra Wreck
BUILT IN 1946 BY HELISGORS JERNSK & MSK, ELSINORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARAB NAVIGATORS CO. PASSAGE JEDDA FOR SUEZ WITH PILGRIMS. CAUGHT FIRE & BU...
Peik Wreck
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE.
Plutus Wreck
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 9M NNW FROM TREVOSE HEAD 1 LIFE LOST. (WW1MSL).
Plutus Wreck
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 9M NNW OF TREVOSE HEAD. 1 LIFE LOST. (WW1SL).
Polynesian Princess Wreck
22.12.90 SANK AT GUAM ON 22.12.90 DURING TYPHOON 'RUSS'. WAS REFLOATED 3.2.91 AND TOW COMMENCED 2.3.91 FOR PHILIPPINES WHERE SHE WAS TO BE REPAIRED....
President Leroy Lallier Wreck
BUILT 1881 BY J READHEAD & CO., WITH COMPOUND ENGINES OF 186NHP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DES BATEAUX A VAPEUR DU NORD. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY...
Principe De Las Asturias Wreck
STRUCK ROCKS IN THICK FOG WHILE ON PASSAGE BARCELONA FOR BUENOS AIRES, VIA LAS PALMAS. SEVERAL OF HER BOILERS EXPLODED CAUSING HER TO CAPSIZE AND BREA...
Providence Wreck
Wreck No: W04168, Place of Loss: Wexford, Barrels Light Vessel, 1¼ miles S by W ½ W., Source of Coordinate: UKHO
Queen Of The Channel (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1935 BY W DENY & BROS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. OIL ENGINES OF 500RHP FOR 21.5 KNOTS. TAKEN OVER BY THE ADMIRALT...
Randsfjord Wreck
TORPEDOED BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE ABOUT 70M STH OF THE FASTNET WHILE EN ROUTE NEW YORK TO LIVERPOOL. GIVES APPROX POSN 501400N, 093700W. (DODS).
Ravensbourne Wreck
MINED. 3 LIVES LOST.
Rawnsley Wreck
8.5.41 VESSEL, BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT ON 8.5.41 & SANK 4 DAYS LATER. (WW2SL). 8.5.41 VESSEL, BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT ON 8.5.41, TAKEN IN TOW ON 9.5....
Renfrew Wreck
26.1.71 26.1.71 CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1 SL). MAY BE UNCHARTED IN 484900N, 070200W.
Retriever Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1909 BY GOOLE S.B. & R. CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CABLE & WIRELESS. ON PASSAGE FROM LEMNOS FOR PIRAEUS. WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN A...
Rhapsody Wreck
RAN AGROUND WHILE ON A CRUISE FROM MIAMI TO COZUMEL.
Richmond Wreck
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE.(WW1SL). PASSAGE GULFPORT FOR BOULOGNE. CARGO RAILWAY SLEEPERS. (LL WW1).
Rijnkade Wreck
27.2.78 27.2.78 CAPSIZED & SANK IN HARINGVLIET CANAL, ROTTERDAM. (LL 18.2.78).
Rockpool Wreck
ON VOYAGE NEW ORLEANS TO DUBLIN TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 94. (LL WW1, KREIG ZUR ZEE)
Rockpool (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W06843, Place of Loss: Broadhaven, 30 miles W of / 12 miles NE by N from Eagle Island / 54 30 00N, 010 00 00W, Source of Coordinate: UKHO
Saint Philibert Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1923 BY SOC ANON ANCIENS CHANTIERS DUBIGEON, SANK AFTER BEING CAPSIZED BY A SUDDEN SQUALL. THE LOSS OF LIFE WAS ESTIMATED AS 368, 8 PASS...
Salybia Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 29. (WW1SL).
Sampaguita Express Wreck
5.11.96 SANK DUE TO LARGE WAVES AND STRONG WINDS WHILST EN-ROUTE SIRAWAI TO ZAMBOANGA CITY. ALL 91 PASSENGERS & CREW RESCUED. VESSEL, BUILT 1986, WA...
Sauerland Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1929 BY F SCHICHAU. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. SUNK DURING COMBINED AIR & SEA OPERATIONS OFF LA ROCHELLE. (DODS...
Sembulan Baru Wreck
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Sigurd Faulbaums Wreck
29.5.40 BUILT BY J BLUMER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GERMAN GOVENMENT. FORMERLY LATVIAN SS. SEIZED BY GERMANS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 30...
Sinar Samudera Wreck
13.6.85 SWAMPED IN STORMY SEAS AND SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE FROM ROTI ISLAND TO KUPANG. (LL, 13.6.85)
Songlev Wreck
Wreck No: W08879, Place of Loss: Cape Clear, 167km SW, Source of Coordinate: www.wrecksite.eu, Description: 2,064-ton iron barque or full-rigged ship...
Spartan Wreck
Wreck No: W08883, Place of Loss: Cork, Fastnet Rock, 72M SW x W, Source of Coordinate: Bourke 1994:221
Spray Wreck
MINED 3.5M NE TYNE PIER.
St Patrick (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1930 BY A STEPHEN & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FISHGUARD & ROSSLARE RAILWAYS & HARBOURS CO. PASSAGE ROSSLARE FOR FISHGUARD. BOMBED & SUNK...
Steuben (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1923 BY VULKAN WERKE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES & LP TURBINE OF 1622NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY R...
Suevic (Bow Section) Wreck
BUILT IN 1900 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WHITE STAR LINE. PASSAGE AUSTRALIA FOR LONDON. SIX BOILERS, QUADRUPLE EXPANSION EN...
Sun Vista Wreck
SANK AFTER MAJOR ENGINE ROOM FIRE, PROBABLY DUE TO FREE SURFACE FROM FIREFIGHTING WATER. ALL 1124 PASSENGERS AND CREW RESCUED SAFELY.
Sweden Wreck
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