Steam Ship Wrecks WWII
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EX-NOORD HOLLAND. BUILT IN 1911 BY RIJKEE & CO, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING & COAL CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 164...
Lowther Castle Wreck
PASSAGE SUNDERLAND & REYKJAVIK FOR N RUSSIA (OHMS). ATTACKED BY AERIAL TORPEDO AND SET ON FIRE WHEN 60M ESE OF BEAR ISLAND. LATER BLEW UP AND SANK THE...
Luimneach Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1915 BY J.T. ELTRINGHAM & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 174NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIMERICK SS CO. PASSAGE HUELVA TO DROGH...
Luisa Wreck
BUILT 1905 BY FREDRIKSTAD MEK VERKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DANI & CO. REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK IN A COLLISION SW OF PUNTA DEL PIZZO. (DODS).
Lulonga (Possibly) Wreck
EX-BRABO, EX-KNOTTINGLY. BUILT IN 1907 BY J CROWN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOOK SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGIN...
Luna Wreck
TORPEDOED. (WW2SL).
Lunan Wreck
ONE BOILER, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE ELY FOR PORTISHEAD. SUNK BY A GERMAN WEAPON, POSSIBLY A MINE. LATER DISPERSED WITH EXPLOSIVES...
Lunula Wreck
MINED.
Lurigethan Wreck
BUILT IN 1916 BY ROTTERDAM DRY DOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOUNTAIN SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. BOMBED & SET ON FIRE BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILST...
Luxembourg Wreck
TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BUENOS AIRES TO ANTWERP. ALL CREW SAVED. (LL WW1). VESSEL, BUILT 1914, SUNK BY...
Lyng Wreck
EX-MAINDY TRANSPORT, EX-LIVONIA '36, EX-AMBLESIDE '33. BUILT AS AMBLESIDE IN 1920 BY THE RENNIE, RICHIE & NEWPORT SHIPBUILDING CO, WIVENHOE. OWNED AT...
Lynx Ii Wreck
VESSEL CAPTURED & SUNK BY GUNFIRE & SCUTTLING CHARGES FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE U-59. (WW2SL, GRIMSBY LOSS LIST & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Lysto Wreck
MINED. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.455052).
Maas (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09841, Place of Loss: Tory Island, 270 miles W. of, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Mabriton Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS B R CHAPMAN & SON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 596NHP. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR MONTREAL. TORPEDO...
Mabriton (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09842, Place of Loss: W Approaches to the British Isles Admiralty Chart, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu; BVLS 1939-1945
Macabi Wreck
MINED WHILST ON PASSAGE DEMERARA FOR TRINIDAD. (WW2SL, LL WW2).
Macedonier Wreck
BUILT IN 1921 BY LLOYD ROYAL BELGE (GT BRITAIN). OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE MARITIME BELGE (LLOYD ROYAL) SOC. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 567NHP, SIN...
Machu Wreck
24.3.45 PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR CAEN. MINED. (CDR M/S, LE HAVRE, 24.3.45 & WW2SL).
Maclaren Wreck
MINED, WHILE ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR BARRY. (WW2SL & LLOYDS).
Madge Wildfire Wreck
STRUCK THE NE SIDE OF LANGNESS IN GOOD VISIBILITY WHILE ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL TO GLASGOW. CARGO WAS SALVAGED AND MOST OF WK REMOVED FOR SCRAP. (DICTION...
Madjoe Wreck
No description
Mae Wreck
SUNK BY TORPEDO & GUNFIRE FROM U 515. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR DEMARARA. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Magdalena Wreck
BUILT IN 1923 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SMITH, HOGG & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 297NHP. PASSAGE ST JOHN'S NEWFOUNDLAND FOR...
Magdapur Wreck
BUILT IN 1921 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THOS & JHO BROCKLEBANK LTD. TWO BOILERS, TURBINE OF 1147HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHIN...
Magician Wreck
BUILT IN 1926 BY NEW WATERWAY SB CO, SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARGENTE SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 465NHP, SINGLE SH...
Magne Wreck
BUILT IN 1912 BY HELSINGOR JERNSKIBS & MASKIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOCKHOLMS REDERI. SUEA. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 714 WHILST...
Magnus Wreck
BUILT 1906. STRUCK A MINE & SANK 40 MILES ENE OF PETERHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET FORENEDE D/S. ONLY ONE SURVIVOR. ALSO RE...
Magog (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09844, Place of Loss: Mizen Head, 54nm SW, Source of Coordinate: UKHO, Description: 2053-ton steamship sunk by submarine using torpedos and...
Mahanada (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W12449, Place of Loss: Unknown, Source of Coordinate: BVLS 1939-1945
Mahratta Ii Wreck
VESSEL, RAN AGROUND WHILE WAITING FOR A PILOT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED).
Mahseer Wreck
MINED.
Maid Of Orleans Wreck
BUILT IN 1918 BY W DENNY & BROS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY. TURBINE ENGINES FOR 24 KNOTS. PASSAGE NORMANDY FOR THE ISLE OF WIG...
Maidan Wreck
BUILT IN 1925 BY C CONNELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J BROCKLEBANK. TURBINE ENGINE OF 1047 NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN POCK...
Maindy Hill Wreck
BUILT IN 1911. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE METHIL FOR BAYONNE. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION.
Makalla (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1918 BY R DUNCAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J BROCKELBANK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 701NHP FOR 12 KTS. PASSAGE LONDON FOR CALCUTTA...
Makis Wreck
VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM BARRY TO THESSALONIKI. WAS MINED 15M N OF PANTELLARIA ISLAND. ALL CREW SAFE. (WW2 LOSSES).
Malabar Wreck
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM PHILADELPHIA, BOSTON AND HALIFAX TO LONDON AND AVONMOUTH. 5 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2). BUI...
Malmo (Possibly) Wreck
DISCREPANCY WITH SINKING DATE AND WHEN RECORDED
Maloja Wreck
BUILT IN 1906 BY S P AUSTIN & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SWISS SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE LISBON FOR GENOA. WAS BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT, AND THEN TORPE...
Malrix (Possibly) Wreck
MINED OFF SOUTHEND, NORE LTV BEARING 081DEGS, 1.75M. PASSAGE HULL FOR LONDON. 8 OF 12 CREW LOST. SALVAGED AND BOUGHT ASHORE IN 3 PARTS IN 1942. (LL WW...
Manaar Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1917 BY CHAS. CONNEL & CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T.& J. BROCKLEBANK. ON PASSAGE FROM CLYDE & LIVERPOOL TO CALCUTTA & RANGOON. WAS TO...
Manchester Brigade Wreck
BUILT IN 1918 BY IRVINE'S SB & DD CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MANCHESTER LINES LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSIONE ENGINE OF 690NH...
Manchester Brigade (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W06792, Place of Loss: Mayo, Coast of / Eagle Island, offshore, 35M. NNW of, Source of Coordinate: UKHO; BVLS 1939-1945
Mandros Wreck
No description
Mandros (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09850, Place of Loss: Outer Approaches to the N Channel Admiralty Chart, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Mangalore (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY C CONNELL & CO LTD, GLASGOW. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J BROCKLEBANK LTD. TWO BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 1147HP. ?TWIN SHAFT. PAS...
Mangen Wreck
BUILT IN 1922 BY CHRISTIANSANDS MEK VERKSTED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O F AHLMARK & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 127NHP. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LISBON...
Manipur (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY LITHGOWS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J BROCKLEBANK. TURBINE ENGINES OF 1147 HP FOR 13.5KTS. PASSAGE BALTIMORE & HALIFAX FOR LONDON...
Manx Wreck
BUILT IN 19I6 BY VAN DER GIESSEN & ZONEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S WILHELMS' REDERI. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 127NHP. STRUCK A MINE & SANK OFF K...
Manyo Maru (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1937 BY MITSUBISHI JUKOGYO KK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TOYL KISEN KK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 202 NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY USSM SEA ROB...
Maplecourt (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09851, Place of Loss: W Approaches to the British Isles Admiralty Chart, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Maplefield Wreck
BUILT 1941 BY LYTHAM S.B. & ENG CO LTD; LYTHAM. OWNERS AT TIME OF LOSS WERE ZILLAH SHIPPING AND CARRYING CO. LTD. SINGLE SHAFT, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGIN...
Maplefield (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1941 BY THE LYTHAM SB 7 ENGINEERING CO LTD, LYTHAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZILLAH SHIPPING & CARRYING CO LTD. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSI...
Marangona Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1914 BY J. FRERICHS & CO. A.G. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIA ITALIANA MARITTIMA. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES. STRUCK A MINE & SANK. (D...
Marcrest Wreck
EX-MARIJA RACIC '39, EX-ATLANTICA. BUILT IN 1911 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CREST SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO...
Mardinian Wreck
ON ROUTE FROM TRINIDAD TO LONDON. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.
Margam Abbey Wreck
*MINED. BOWS BLOWN OFF. FORE END RESTING ON BOTTOM, COMPLETELY SUBMERGED, 9C FROM E KNOB BUOY. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. (WW2SL & LL WW2).
Margit Wreck
BUILT 1913 BY FORGES & CHANTIERS DE LA MEDITERRANEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARGIT SS CO. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 490NHP. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN...
Mari Chandris Wreck
PASSAGE MOMBASA AND ORAN FOR LIVERPOOL. HAS BEEN TOWED TO FALMOUTH AFTER COLLISION IN JUNE. SET ON FIRE BY FLAMES FROM TASCALUSA. REQUSITIONED BY THE...
Maria Rosa Wreck
ITALIAN FLAG. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MARSEILLE FOR HARTLEPOOL. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY U-20. TWELVE MEN LOST.
Maria Stathatos Wreck
BUILT IN 1922 BY ROPNER SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G N STATHATOS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 402NHP. WAS BOMBED AND SUNK...
Marianne (Probably) Wreck
EX-BYGAARD, EX-HARALDSHAUG. BUILT IN 1920 BY VAN DUIJVENDIJK'S SCHEEPSWERF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S NESJAR. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE...
Marie Dawn Wreck
EX-COMMANDANT CHARLES MERK '39. BUILT IN 1922 BY CHANT NAV FRAN CAIS, CAEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. TWO BOILERS, TRIPL...
Marie Dawn Wreck
BOMBED AND SUNK BY AIRCRAFT.
Marie Jose Wreck
TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U37', 40M NW OF VIGO, NEAR SALVORA ISLAND, WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM CASABLANCA TO BORDEAUX. (WW2 SL, DODS, LL WW2 &...
Marigola Wreck
BUILT IN 1906 BY W DENNY & BROS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G B BIBOLINI. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE. WAS SHELLED & SUNK BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE. (DODS)
Marina Wreck
TORPEDOED BY U-48. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Marina (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09858, Place of Loss: Tory Island, 445nm WNW, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu; BVLS 1939-1945, Description: 5,088-ton steamship sunk by...
Marit Wreck
SUNK BY A SUBMARINE TORPEDO. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3).
Marlene (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KAYE TRANSPORT CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 845 NHP. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR LONDON VIA...
Marly Wreck
BUILT IN 1918 BY AKERS MEK. VAERKS., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 150NHP. WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PAUL BLICH. PASSAGE KARACHI FOR COCHIN. WAS...
Marouko Pateras Wreck
BUILT IN 1917. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANASTASSIOS PATERAS SONS. RAN AGROUND ON DOUBLE ISLAND, NEAR BATTLE HBR, LABRADOR. REFLOATED BUT SANK TWO DAYS...
Mars Wreck
BUILT BY BERGENS MEK., VERKSTEAD IN 1924. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/B IRIS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 162 NHP. MINED WHIST ON VOYAGE FROM KO...
Marstenen Wreck
PASSAGE ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND FOR RIDHAM DOCK. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. CREW RECOVERED. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW2).
Marstenen (Possibly) Wreck
PASSAGE ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND FOR RIDHAM DOCK. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. CREW RECOVERED. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW2).
Martha Hendrik Fisser Wreck
BUILT 1911 BY ROPNER & SONS WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, WAS SUNK BY BRITISH DESTROYERS AT NARVIK, DURING THE INVASION OF NORWAY. OWNED AT TIME OF L...
Martin Goldschmidt Wreck
BUILT IN 1922 BY A/S KOGE VAERFT MASKIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S PROGRESS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 228NHP. TORPEDOED BY U-53. 15 MEN LOST....
Martin Goldschmidt (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09861, Place of Loss: Outer Approaches to the N Channel Admiralty Chart, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Marwick Head (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY DAY, SUMMERS & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY A F HENRY & MCGREGOR. PASSAGE BO'NESS FOR LONDON. MINED. 5 LIVES LOST. (WW2SL & DODS)...
Marzocco Wreck
9.6.40 VESSEL, [EX-NERVIER, EX-WAR ARYAN]. ON PASSAGE FROM SUNDERLAND FOR CIVITA VECCHIA. PASSED ST ABBS HD ON 9.6.40. ON 11.6.40 A VESSEL WAS SENT...
Masashima Maru Wreck
WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY US LAND BASED AIRCRAFT ABOUT 40M S OF CANTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IINO KAIUN KK. (DODS).
Masashima Maru (Possibly) Wreck
BOMBED AND SUNK BY LAND BASED AIRCRAFT (DODS)
Mascot Wreck
BUILT 1922 BY CHRISTIANSANDS MEK. VERKSTED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCOTTO, AMBROSINO, PUGLIESI, FILS & CO.BOMBED & SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT, 7M NE O...
Matheran (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09862, Place of Loss: N Atlantic Ocean: Scotland to Iceland Admiralty Chart, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Matra Wreck
BUILT IN 1926 BY W HAMILTON & CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J BROCKLEBANK. FOUR BOILERS, S TURBINE OF 1047HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BA...
Matronna Wreck
VESSEL, GREEK FLAG. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE FROM PORT TALBOT FOR ST JOHN. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT...
Maurita Wreck
BUILT IN 1920 BY W J YARWOOD & SONS LTD, NORTHWICH, WITH ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 30NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R GARD...
Maya Wreck
BUILT IN 1894 BY D G DNLOP & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 413 NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOLIANI AND SALTAMERENDA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY BRIT...
Meath Wreck
TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR BIRKENHEAD. DETONATED A GERMAN LAID MINE. CREW RECOVERED. (LLWW2 & SIBI).
Mecanicien Principal Carvin Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1922 BY CHANTIERS & ATELIERS DE LA GIRONDE, WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AT VERDON, R GIRONDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE COMM...
Mediceo Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1918 BY C CONNELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M QUERCI. BOMBED AND SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT. (DODS). MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE VENEZIA T...
Mediceo (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1918 BY C CONNELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M QUERCI. BOMBED AND SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT. (DODS). MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE VENEZIA T...
Meg Merrilies Wreck
BOMBED BY A/C.
Meisonier (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09864, Place of Loss: W Approaches to the British Isles Admiralty Chart, Source of Coordinate: wrecksite.eu
Melrose Wreck
BUILT IN 1906 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G GIBSON & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 200NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. MINED. 17 MEN LOST. (DODS)...
Memas Wreck
TORPEDOED 14 MILE SSW OF HAIFA. (WW2 SL).
Memphis (Ss) Wreck
Wreck No: W09865, Place of Loss: Tory Island, 123km NW by W, Source of Coordinate: www.wrecksite.eu
Menes Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1926 BY BREMER VULKAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. STRUCK A MINE & SANK 7M E OF CANI ISLAND, TUNISIA. (DODS).
Menin Ridge Wreck
VESSEL TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-37 80M W OF GIBRALTAR WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM DJIDJELLI TO PORT TALBOT. 20 KILLED. (WW2SL & LLWW2).