Steam Ship Wrecks WWII
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STRANDED AND BROKE ITS BACK. VOYAGE FROM SANTOS TO LIVERPOOL.
Isabella Greig Wreck
BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL)
Isbjorn Wreck
BUILT IN 1907 IN FEVIG, NORWAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PETER SMEDVIG, STAVANGER. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 70 NHP. CYLINDER SIZES OF 12, 20 AND 32I...
Ischia (Possibly) Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1907 BY W. HAMILTON & CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A. LAURO. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE 1M OFF PORTOFINO. (DODS).
J B Paddon Wreck
BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE LOWESTOFT TO SEAHAM. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW, REBOARDED LATER AND AGAIN ABANDONED.
J L M Curry Wreck
BUILT BY ALABAMA DRYDOCK COMPANY IN 1942, WITH ENGINES BY GENERAL MACHINERY CORP, HAMILTON, OHIO. A WELDED SEAM SPLIT DURING A GALE OFF ICELAND AND TH...
J L M Curry Wreck
A WELDED SEAM SPLIT DURING A GALE OFF ICELAND, AND THE VESSEL BROKE IN TWO. (LIBERTY SHIPS)
Jamaica Pioneer Wreck
TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U 100, WHILST EN-ROUTE KINGSTON, JAMAICA TO AVONMOUTH.
Jamaica Progress Wreck
BUILT IN 1932 BY LITHGOWS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS JAMAICA BANANA PRODUCERS SS CO. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 1,061 NHP. TORPEDOED BY U-99. SEVEN MEN...
James B Stephens Wreck
TORPEDOED.
James Harrod Wreck
PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR ANTWERP. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH AMERICAN SHIP 'RAYMOND B STEVENS'. CARGO OF VEHICLES SALVAGED. (THE LIBERTY SHIPS).
Janna Wreck
TORPEDOED BY U-34. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Jeanne M Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1912 BY ARDROSSAN D D & S B CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOORINGWELL S S CO. ON PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF TO LISBON. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUB...
Jeremiah Van Rensselaer Wreck
BUILT IN 1942 BY NORTH CAROLINA SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED STATES WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP. PASSAGE...
Jern (Possibly) Wreck
CAPTURED BY U-32 & SUNK BY EXPLOSIVE CHARGE. PASSAGE NAMSOS FOR LONDON. (WW2SL, LL WW2, NA OSLO, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Jersey Wreck
MINED NEAR SUEZ. (WW2SL)
Jersey Queen (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1937 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO LTD, BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH CHANNEL ISLES SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR PLYMOUTH. MINED. 2...
Jersey Queen (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1937 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO LTD, BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH CHANNEL ISLES SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR PLYMOUTH. MINED. 2...
Jessie Maersk Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY A VUIJK & ZONEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (W T GOULD). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 224NHP. PASSAGE LONDON AND...
Jevington Court Wreck
BUILT IN 1925 BY WORKMAN, CLARKE & CO, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COURT LINE LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 419HP, SINGLE SHAFT...
Johann Schulte Wreck
EX- GREEK IOANNIS CHANDRIS TAKEN OVER BY GERMANS, BUILT 1920 BY G.M. STANDIFER CONSTRUCTION CORP., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 552NHP. MINED. (DO...
John Drayton Wreck
TORPEDOED.
John Penn Wreck
TAKEN OVER BY US NAVY FOR USE AS TRANSPORT. BOMBED & SUNK BY JAPANESE AIRCRAFT OFF GUADALCANAL AFTER LANDING TROOPS & CARGO. (DODS)
John R Park Wreck
LIBERTY SHIP, BUILT IN 1943 BY PERMANENTE METALS CORP, YARD NO 2, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LUCKENBACH SS CO, NEW YORK. TWO BOILE...
John Winthrop Wreck
BUILT IN 1942 BY SOUTH PORTLAND SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE US MARITIME COMMISSION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR...
Jonas Lie Wreck
16.1.45 BUILT IN 1944 BY THE SOUTH EASTERN SHIPPING CORP, SAVANNAH, GEROGIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AGWILINES INC, NEW YORK. TWO BOILERS, TRIPL...
Jonas Lie (Possibly) Wreck
16.1.45 BUILT IN 1944 BY THE SOUTH EASTERN SHIPPING CORP, SAVANNAH, GEROGIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AGWILINES INC, NEW YORK. TWO BOILERS, TRIPL...
Jonathan Sturgess Wreck
BUILT IN 1942 BY DELTA SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP. PASSAGE LIVER...
Jorgen Wreck
MINED.
Jose De Larrinaga Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY CANADIAN VICKERS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LARRINAGA SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 310NHP. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR NEWPORT, WALES. T...
Joseph Smith Wreck
BUILT IN 1943 BY PERMANENTE METALS CORP. (SHIPYARD NO.2). OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED STATES WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE...
Joseph Swan Wreck
BUILT IN 1938 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON POWER COMPANY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 193 NHP, SINGLE S...
Josephine Charlotte Wreck
BELGIAN FLAG. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR THE CONGO. MINED.
Julia Luckenback Wreck
BUILT 1917 IN QUINCY, MASS. PASSAGE BEIRA & DURBAN FOR NEWPORT NEWS. SUNK IN A COLLISION, CARGO WORTH �600,000. SALVED BY RISDON BEAZLEY. (WEALTH...
Julius Madsen Wreck
MINED. (DANISH WK RECORDS).
Juno Wreck
EX-LORMONT. BUILT IN 1920 BY HAWTHORNS & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FINSKA ANGRARTYGS A/B. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 217 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSSAG...
Junyo (Zyunyo) Maru Wreck
BUILT IN 1913 BY R DUNCAN & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 475NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BABA SHOJI K K, UNDER COMMAND OF THE JAPANESE ARMY....
Justitia Wreck
BUILT I 1924 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHELLEW SS MANAGEMENT CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 283NHP FOR 10.5 KNOTS. TORP...
Jutland Wreck
PASSAGE DUNDEE & REYKJAVIK FOR MURMANSK. SUNK FOLLOWING AN AIR ATTACK. CARGO INCLUDED 500 TONS CORDITE, 300 TONS SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION AND 9 PASSENGER...
Jytte (Possibly) Wreck
EX-BEN LEDI, EX-DEMETRIOS, EX- '08, EX-EAST '15, EX-OSTEN, '16, EX-HADSUND '25, BUILT OF IRON IN 1884 BY J LAING, DEPTFORD YARD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT...
Kabalo Wreck
BUILT IN 1917 BY CAMMELL LAIRD & CO, BIRKENHEAD, WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 490NHP. LAID DOWN AS WAR MYRTLE. EX- CALEDONIER. OWNED AT TIME OF L...
Kabinda Wreck
EX-BELGIER, EX-WAR SHAMROCK. BUILT IN 1917 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE MARITIME BELGE INT, BELGIUM. THREE BOILERS, T...
Kafiristan Wreck
BUILT IN 1924 BY SHORT BROS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HINDUSTAN SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 363NHP FOR 10KTS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-53. (DODS &...
Kai Wreck
BUILT 1921 BY KJOBENHAVNS FLYDEDOK & SKIBSVAERFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S MYREN. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR AARHUS. MINED WHILST UNDER CONTROL OF...
Kai Wreck
BUILT 1921 BY KJOBERNHAVNS FLYDEDOK & SKIBSVAERFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S MYREN. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR AARHUS. MINED WHILE UNDER GERMAN CON...
Kai (Possibly) Wreck
EX-TORHOLM, EX-ROSKVA, EX-LOM. BUILT IN 1904 BY NYLANDS, OSLO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE...
Kaihoku Maru Wreck
BUILT 1940 BY TSURUMI SEITETSU ZOSEN K.K. WITH STEAM ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YABUKI KINZO SYOTEN K.K. IN COLLISION WITH KYOZIN MARU NO.1 & S...
Kakva Wreck
No description
Kalliopi S Wreck
ATTACKED WITH GUNFIRE AND BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL).
Kalliopi S. Wreck
ATTACKED BY GUNFIRE AND BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHEN 11M SW OF TORY ISLAND. ABANDONED BY CREW AND RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS IN SHEEPHAVEN BAY, 10M E OF T...
Kanbane Head Wreck
BUILT IN 1919. LAID DOWN AS 'WAR WHIPPET'. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ULSTER SS CO. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR BELFAST IN CONVOY. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN...
Kapetan Stratis Wreck
BUILT IN 1906 B R CRAGGS & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D COUMBIS, X XENIOS PARTNERS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 340NHP. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIR...
Karmt Wreck
BUILT IN 1938 BY BLYTHSWOOD SB CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKIBS A/S CORONA. THREE CYLINDER, 2 STROKE OIL ENGINE OF 387HP, SINGLE SHAFT....
Karpfanger Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1922 BY DEUTSCHE WERKE A.G. WITH TURBINE ENGINES. WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT OFF EGERSUND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HANSEATIS...
Kate Grammerstorf Wreck
BUILT 1915 BY RICKMERS WERFT WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 514NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KARL GRAMMERSTORF. STRUCK A MINE & SANK 12M S OF HELIGO...
Katori Maru Wreck
BUILT IN 1913 BY MITSUBISHI DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING WORKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NIPPON YUSKEN AA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE WITH LP TURBINE. TORPEDOE...
Kaunas (Possibly) Wreck
STRUCK A MINE WHILST EN-ROUTE GHENT TO HARTLEPOOL. 1 CREW MEMBER LOST.
Kavak Wreck
BUILT IN 19129 BY A MACMILLAND & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOSS, HUTCHINSON LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 418NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-1...
Kayeson Wreck
BUILT IN 1929 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COOLHAM SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 404NHP FPR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR...
Kellerwald Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1923 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT A.G. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 414NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. STRUCK A MINE & SAN...
Kenkoku Maru Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY LLOYD ROYAL BELGE (GREAT BRITAIN). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 359NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY US SUBMARINE RASHER IN THE MANIPA STRAIT,...
Kenneth Hawksfield Wreck
EX-TIMBERHAM. BUILT IN 1924 BY THE FURNESS SB CO LTD, HAVERTON HILL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P HAWKSFIELD & SON LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION EN...
Kenordoc Wreck
BUILT IN 1926 BY FURNESS SB CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 11NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PATERSON STEAMSHIPS. PASSAGE QUEBEC & SYDNEY, NOVA SC...
Kensington Court Wreck
VESSEL, COURT LINE, BUILT 1927 BY NAPIER & MILLER TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U32 ABOUT 100 MILES SW? OF BISHOP RK. (DOD WW2SL). EN-ROUTE...
Kenton Wreck
EX-FLORA '38, EX-CHARLES BORGNE '33. BUILT IN 1913 BY OSBORNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MICHAEL WHITTAKER LTD. ONE BOILER, TR...
Kentucky Wreck
SUNK 35M WSW OF CAPE KANIN, BARENTS SEA. (WW2 MSL). SUNK BY AIRCRAFT 247DEGS, 35M FROM CAPE KANIN. (LL WW2).
Keramiai Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1917 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON, TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE LONDON TO CUIDAD TRUJILLO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CEP...
Keret Wreck
BUILT IN 1927 BY ATELIERS & CHANTIERS DE LA SEINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET BERGENSKE D/S. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 167NHP. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR...
Kerry Head (Possibly) Wreck
EX-EURUS. BUILT IN 1913 BY J FULLERTON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W T HERRIOT. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 96RHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIMERICK FO...
Kexholm Wreck
BOMBED & SUNK BY AIRCRAFT. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES & FAYAL FOR FAROES & GOTHENBURG.
Keynes Wreck
BUILT IN 1915 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEPHENSON, CLARKE & ASSOC COMPANY LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXP...
Kildale Wreck
BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT. PASSAGE BARAHONA FOR LONDON. 2 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2 & WW2SL).
Kilrea Wreck
FOUNDERED AND LOST AFTER COLLISION OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. BUILT BY DUNDEE SHIPBUILDING CO, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WESTERN ISLES STEAM SERVICE...
Kilrea (Probably) Wreck
EX-TEESBURN, EX-WANSTEAD. BUILT IN 1912 BY THE DUNDEE SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE WESTERN ISLES SS SERVICES LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANS...
King Alfred Wreck
BUILT IN 1919 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, SUNDERLAND WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KING LINE. PASSAGE ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDL...
King Edward Wreck
BUILT IN 1919 BY WORKMAN, CLARK & CO. LAID DOWN AS WAR TERRIER AND COMPLETED AS GORALA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KING LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF...
King Frederick Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY H0NG KONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO. A KING-LINE VESSEL. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. PASSAGE HAIFA FOR CALCUTTA. TORPEDOED BY U-181. 3...
King Gruffydd Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-338 WHILST EN-ROUTE NEW YORK TO HULL IN CONVOY. VESSEL, BUILT 1919 AS 'WAR TROOPER', WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LO...
King Idwal Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KING LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP FOR 11.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE LIVER...
King Robert Wreck
TORPEDOED BY U-93. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Kingstown (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1910 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM M BARKLEY & SON LTD. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 81 HP, SINGLE...
Kinnaird Head Wreck
9.8.42 EX-GOWERIAN. BUILT IN 1921 BY TAW SHIPYARDS, BARNSTAPLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A F HENRY & MACGREGOR LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENG...
Kinrei Maru Wreck
OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TOA KAIUN K.K. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY US SUBMARINE BANG, APPROX 250 MILES SE OF HONG KONG. (DODS)
Kioto Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 514, WHILST ON PASSAGE DIEGO SUAREZ & TABLE BAY FOR TRINIDAD & BALTIMORE. 74 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2, WW2SL & AXI...
Kiriha Maru Wreck
BUILT IN 1919 BY IRVINES SB & DD CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TATUUMA KISEN KK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 430BHP. TORPEDOED BY USS TRITON. (DODS)...
Kirsten Wreck
STRUCK A MINE & SANK BETWEEN AEBELO & BJORNSKRUDE. (DOD VOL 1).
Kiruna Wreck
RAN ASHORE ON VOYAGE FROM PHILADELPHIA TO STOCKHOLM.
Kisogawa Maru Wreck
BUILT IN 1940 BY KAWAMINAMI KOGYO K.K. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TOYO KAIUN KK. TORPEDOED BY BRITISH SUBMARINE OFF THE WEST COAST OF MALAYA. (DODS).
Kjobenhavn Wreck
DANISH VESSEL UNDER GERMAN CONTROL, BUILT 1923 BY HOWALDTSWERKE WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. MINED NEAR BORKUM. (DODS).
Knitsley (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck
EX-THORNHOPE '37. BUILT IN 1923 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CONSETT IRON CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE...
Knitsley (Possibly) Wreck
EX-THORNHOPE '37. BUILT IN 1923 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CONSETT IRON CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE...
Knud Villemoes Wreck
BUILT 1905 BY NUSCKE & CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 120NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S JYDEN BUT UNDER GERMAN CONTROL. STRUCK A MINE OFF...
Knut Wreck
No description
Kobenhavn Wreck
No description
Kofuku Maru Wreck
BUILT IN 1918 BY KAWASAKI DOCKYARD, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 440NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YAMASHITA KISEN KK. BOMBED AND SUNK BY US AIRCRAF...
Kokusei Maru (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT BY NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY USSM HAMMERHEAD.
Kolga Wreck
BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE TYNE TO WILMINGTON, N CAROLINA, USA.
Kongshaug (Probably) Wreck
EX-SCILLIA. BUILT IN 1898 BY FEVIGS, JERNSKIBSBYG, ARENDEL. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR POOLE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY E BOATS WITH OTH...
Konigsberg-Preussen Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1924 BY FRIED. KRUPP AKT. GES., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 188NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KOHLEN-IMPORT-U. POSEIDON A.G. STRUCK...
Konshaug (Possibly) Wreck
TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN E BOATS. WAS PART OF CONVOY W.P.183.