Steam Ship Wrecks 1900-2000
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Bantry Wreck
EX-ROSSBANK, EX-WESTFORD '17. BUILT IN 1904 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY, GLASGOW. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY J KELLY, W CLINT & SIR SAMUEL KELLY. ONE BOILER...
Baoule Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1921 BY ATEL & CH DE LA LOIRE, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 45M WNW OF CORUNNA WITH THE LOSS OF 13 LIVES. OWNED AT THE TIM...
Baoule Wreck
TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK 45 MILES WNW OF CORRUNNA.
Barbara (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1897 BY FURNESS & WITHY CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KENT SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 299NHP, SIN...
Barbara Marie Wreck
BUILT IN 1928 BY SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MORRISON & SON. PASSAGE PEPEL FOR WORKINGTON. TORPEDOED BY U-46. 31 MEN LOST. (DO...
Barbarino (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1943 BY DAVIE SHIP BUILDING & REPAIR CO., LTD., LAUZON, QUEBEC. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STAMLE CIA. NAV., S.A. WRECKED OFF NOVOROSSISK. NO A...
Barbro (Possibly)(Or Hovde) Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1891 BY E WITHY & CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DMPSK. AKTIES. SEGELFOSS. (DODS). S...
Bard (Possibly) Wreck
EX-JENS MEINICH. BUILT IN 1892 BY NYLANDS VAERKSTED, KRISTIANSAND. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 79NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR HE...
Bareaulx (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09440, Place of Loss: Mizzen Head, Cork, 85nm SW, Source of Coordinate: www.wrecksite.eu
Barentsz Wreck
BURNED OUT & SANK.
Barmston Wreck
EX-MARTHA SAYBER, EX-BARMSTON. BUILT IN 1888 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S BARMSTON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION EN...
Barn Hill Wreck
BOMBED AND SET ON FIRE BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. GROUNDED IN SINKING CONDITION AND BURNED FOR SEVERAL DAYS. WAS ON PASSAGE HALIFAX, N.S. TO LONDON....
Barnton Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1904 BY MACKIE & THOMSON, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF 14 MEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BARNTON SS CO...
Baron Ailsa Wreck
BUILT IN 1936 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KELVIN SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 250HP, SINGLE SHAFT....
Baron Ardrossan Wreck
BUILT 1932. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H HOGARTH & SONS. PASSAGE FOR CALCUTTA & TABLE BAY. RAN AGROUND AT SANDRAY ISLAND. (DODS).
Baron Blythswood Wreck
BUILT IN 1929 BY LITHGOWS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KELVIN SHIPPING (H HOGARTH & SONS). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 249NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U...
Baron Blythswood (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09441, Place of Loss: W Approaches to the British Isles Admiralty Chart, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Baron Carnegie Wreck
THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MILFORD HAVEN FOR TAKORADI AS PART OF CONVOY OB 334. BOMBED BY CONDOR AIRCRAFT. TAKEN IN...
Baron Cawdor (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09442, Place of Loss: Fastnet, 150 miles SW by S ½ S / English Channel W approaches, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Baron Dechmont Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 507.
Baron Garioch Wreck
BUILT IN 1895. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CALAIS FOR GLASGOW. IN BALLAST. TWO MEN LOST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK U-BOAT. (WW1SL & SIBI).
Baron Glamis (Probably) Wreck
BUILT 1894 BY A. RODGER & CO. WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOGARTH SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE FROM THE CLYDE FOR BUENOS AIRES. R...
Baron Kelvin Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1924 BY CHAS. CONNELL & CO..OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KELVIN SHIPPING CO.. ON PASSAGE FROM LISBON TO GIBRALTAR AND MELILLA. TORPEDOED AND...
Baron Loudoun Wreck
BUILT IN 1925 BY LITHGOWS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KELVIN SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 225NHP. PASSAGE BONA FOR BARROW IN CONVOY HGF 34. T...
Baron Ogilvy (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09443, Place of Loss: Tory Island, Co Donegal, 172 miles NW / Outer Approaches to the N Channel Admiralty Chart, Source of Coordinate: wrec...
Baron Polwarth (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1929 BY NAPIER & MILLER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H HOGARTH & SONS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 249NHP. PASSAGE VIZAGAPATAN FOR WORKINGTON. WE...
Baron Sempill (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09444, Place of Loss: Fastnet 180 miles SW / English Channel W approaches, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Baron Stjernblad Wreck
BUILT IN 1890 BY MOTALA M V, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET. FORENDE DMSK. SELSK. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99HP, SINGLE SHAFT....
Baron Wemyss (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09445, Place of Loss: Fastnet, 73 miles NW / W approaches to Ireland, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Barrhill Wreck
EX-QUEEN MARGARET. BUILT IN 1912 BY R DUNCAN & CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BARR SHIPPING CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION EN...
Barrister Wreck
BUILT IN 1915 BY C CONNEL & CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARENTE SS CO (T & J HARRISION). THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 367N...
Barrister Wreck
TORPEDOED BY UB 64. SANK INSTANTLY. 30 LIVES LOST.
Barrister Wreck
BUILT IN 1939 BY LIGTHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARRISION LINE. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 867 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT...
Barrister (Possibly) Wreck
TORPEDOED BY UB 64. SANK INSTANTLY. 30 LIVES LOST.
Barrister (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W06373, Place of Loss: Inishark Island, Source of Coordinate: UKHO
Barrister (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W04772, Place of Loss: Waterford, Mine Head, 7 miles SW., Source of Coordinate: UKHO
Barrowmore Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 94. (WW1SL).
Barsac Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1902 BY CHANT NAV ANVERSOIS, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WORMS & CIE. (DODS).
Bartolo Wreck
TORPEDOED BY BRITISH SUBMARINE HMS TAURUS.
Barunga Wreck
15.7.1918 TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-108 ON 15.7.1918. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE IN A...
Barunga (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09446, Place of Loss: Bishop Rock, 150 miles W by S ½ S, Source of Coordinate: UKHO
Basil-2 Wreck
8.8.1917 EX-MOURNE. BUILT IN 1895 BY WORKMAN CLARKE & CO LTD, BELFAST FOR THOMAS DIXON & SONS LTD, BELFAST. SOLD IN 1898 TO THE BOOTH SS CO AND RENA...
Bassa Wreck
BUILT IN 1918 BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER DEMPSTER LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2800IHP. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NE...
Bassano Wreck
BUILT IN SWAN, HUTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN'S WILSON LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND LP TURBINE FOR 786NHP. PASSAGE...
Basuta Wreck
SUNK BY SUBMARINE 47M S 0.5 W OF PENZANCE. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR BLAYE. (LL WW1). TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 45M SSW FROM THE LIZARD. 1 LIFE LOST....
Batavier 5 Wreck
BUILT IN 1902 BY GOURLAY BROS & CO, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WM H MULLER & CO, ALGEMEENE SCH. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 231HP, S...
Batoum Wreck
TORPEDOED.
Battersea Wreck
BUILT IN 1902 BY W DOBSON & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COKE CO. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 112HP...
Bay Fisher Wreck
BUILT IN 1919 BY J LEWIS & SON, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SCAPA FLO...
Bay Fisher Wreck
29.11.1901 BUILT OF IRIN IN 1884 BY MACILWAINE, LEWIS & CO, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J FISHER, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. ON BOILER, COMPOUND EXPAN...
Bay State (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09447, Place of Loss: Fastnet, 250 miles NW / W Approaches to the British Isles Admiralty Chart, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Bayard Wreck
A RIVETED IRON-HULLED THREE MASTED SAILING VESSEL, BUILT IN APRIL 1864 BY T VERNON & SON, LIVERPOOL. SHE WAS MOORED AT THE COALING PIER ON THE NORTH S...
Baychattan Wreck
EX-KILCHATTAN. BUILT IN 1906 BY CHARLES CONNEL & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BAY SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 382N...
Baygitano Wreck
BUILT IN 1905 BY J REDHEAD & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UC-77 1.5M SW OF LYME REGIS. (WW1SL & SIBI).
Baynaen Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1904 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAY SS CO. (DODS). SUNK WHILE O...
Baynyassa Wreck
BUILT IN 1915 BY BARTRAM & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SALE & CO (BAY SS CO). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 476NHP. PASSAGE SANTOS FOR GIBRALTAR. WAS...
Baynyassa (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1915 BY BARTRAM & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SALE & CO (BAY SS CO). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 476NHP. PASSAGE SANTOS FOR GIBRALTAR. WAS...
Bayou Wreck
BUILT 1919. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 129, WHILST EN-ROUTE RIO DE JANEIRO TO CANADA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUD-AMERICANO DE VAPORE...
Baysoto Wreck
BUILT IN 1905 BY J READHEAD & SONS LTD, SOUTH SHILEDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAY SS CO (SALE & CO), LONDON. TORPEDOED AND SUNK.
Bayvoe Wreck
SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 10M S OF ILES DE GLENAN WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM PORTLAND TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U84'. (DE...
Beachy Wreck
BUILT IN 1936 BY A STEPHEN & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDE SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. WAS ACTING AS A RESCUE SHIP TO A CONVOY IN N A...
Beachy (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09448, Place of Loss: W Approaches to the British Isles Admiralty Chart, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Beatrice (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1890 BY RICHARDSON DUCK & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLEEVE'S WESTERN VALLEYS ANTHRACITE COLLIERIES. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR HONFLEUR. TORPEDOE...
Beatrice C Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1920 BY STABLIMENTO TECHNICO TRIESTO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G COSTA FU ANDREA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 529NHP. BOMBED & SUNK BY BR...
Beatty Rose (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY J FULLERTON & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TEMPUS SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 96RHP. PASSAGE SWANSEA TO ROUEN. CARGO C...
Beaumanoir (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARGEURS DE L'OUEST. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 263HP, SIN...
Beaumaris Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT IN 1917 BY JOSEPH T. ELTRINGHAM, WILLINGTON QUAY, WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-53 WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM CARDIFF TO ST NAZAIRE.
Beauport Wreck
WRECKED ON AGENOR ROCKS. PULLED OFF ROCKS IN JUNE 1930 AND ANCHORED A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY, NEAR WHITE ROCK. SANK AT ANCHOR DURING FURTHER SALVAGE OPS....
Beaverburn Wreck
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO ST JOHN, N.B. 1 CREW MEMBER MISSING. (LL WW2).
Beaverburn (Probably) Wreck
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO ST JOHN, N.B. (LL WW2)
Beaverburn (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09449, Place of Loss: Cape Clear, 128nm SSW, Source of Coordinate: UKHO Wreck Data
Bedale Wreck
BUILT BY THE NORTH OF IRELAND SHIPBUILDING CO, LONDONDERRY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO, LIVERPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENG...
Bedale (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W04774, Place of Loss: Waterford, Mine Head, 25 miles SE by S / 25M SE by E., Source of Coordinate: UKHO
Beechgrove Wreck
EX-JOSEPH VINEY, EX-LIXURI, EX-JOSEPH VINEY. BUILT IN 1880 BY J READHEAD & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALEXANDER & MUIR. ONE BOILER,...
Beechland Wreck
BECAME DERELICT BY FIRE & WAS TOWED INTO COCKERILL BAY BY HMS BIRMINGHAM & GROUNDED.
Beechpark Wreck
TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 4 MILES SOUTH FROM ST MARY'S, SCILLY ISLES. (WW1SL).
Beechtree Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT IN 1912 BY ANTWERP ENGINEERING CO. LTD., HOBOKEN, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-21 11M SE FROM START POINT WHILST ON VOY...
Beemsterdijk Wreck
PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR CARDIFF. PROBABLY STRUCK BY A BRITISH MINE. 39 MEN LOST FROM CREW OF 42. (LLWW2).
Begona No 5 Wreck
EX-TEODORE, EX-VINCENTE, EX-CARISE, EX-CARMEN ROCA, EX-EMMA K, EX-GAMBIA, EX-SHIEIK. BUILT IN 1880 BY C MITCHESS & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT T...
Begonia Wreck
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).
Begum Wreck
BUILT IN 1907 BY CHAS CONNEL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASIATIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 427NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. SUNK BY TORPE...
Begum (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09452, Place of Loss: Bishop Rock, 270 miles W by S / Bay of Biscay, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Behar Wreck
MINED. LATER BEACHED OFF GREAT CASTLE HEAD. VESSEL AND CARGO TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). NAME GIVEN AS 'BEHAR 1'. VESSEL, BUILT 1928, B...
Belford Wreck
TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 1M NE OF BOULOGNE LTV WHILST EN ROUTE FROM CARDIFF TO CALAIS. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).
Belford Wreck
30.1.19 BUILT 1901 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO. SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHRISTIE & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 272 NHP, SINGLE...
Belford Wreck
TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 1M NE OF BOULOGNE LTV WHILST EN ROUTE FROM CARDIFF TO CALAIS. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).
Belgian (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W07977, Place of Loss: Fastnet, 50 miles W 1/2 S of, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Belgica Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1891 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SOTA Y AZNAR. (DODS). S...
Belgravian (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09454, Place of Loss: W approaches to Ireland, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Bellavista Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1917 BY CAMPBELTOWN SHIPBUILDING CO., CAMPBELTOWN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. DE NAV. IRINI S.A. 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE....
Belle Ile Wreck
BUILT IN 1908 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR MIDDLESBROUGH....
Belle Ile (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1908 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR MIDDLESBROUGH....
Belle Of England (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09456, Place of Loss: Fastnet, 155 miles WNW / W approaches to Ireland, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Belle Rock (Possibly) Wreck
EX-LAVERNOCK '38. BUILT IN 1909 BY AISLA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VERANO SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE O...
Bellerock Wreck
EX-LAVERNOCK '38. BUILT IN 1909 BY AISLA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VERANO SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE O...
Bellona Ii Wreck
8.10.40 ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR REYKJAVIK. WAS ATTACKED 4M E OF GOURDON ON 8.10.40, CAUGHT FIRE AND GROU...
Bellucia Wreck
BUILT 1909 BY D & W HENDERSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BULLUCIA SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 320 HNP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAG...
Belvedere (Stern Section) Wreck
BUILT IN 1922. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ONESIMUS DOREY & SONS LTD. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. MINED OFF SOUTHEND. 6 LIVES LOST. FORE SECTION LIFTED...