List of shipwrecks in September 1939
The list of shipwrecks in September 1939 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during September 1939.
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1 September
Ship | State | Description |
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ORP Mazur | ![]() | World War II: The gunnery training vessel was bombed and sunk at Oksywie by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of IV Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe with the loss of about 40 crew.[1] |
ORP Nurek | ![]() | World War II: The dive support vessel was bombed and sunk at Oksywie by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of IV Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe.[1] There were 17 dead and 6 survivors.[2][circular reference] |
ORP Ślązak | ![]() | World War II: The A51-class torpedo boat was scuttled. She was later salvaged by the Germans, repaired and put in service as Panther. |
2 September
Ship | State | Description |
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ORP Gdańsk | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary ship was bombed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Gdańsk by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of IV Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe.[1][3] One crew member was killed.[4][circular reference] |
ORP Gdynia | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary ship was bombed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Gdańsk by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of IV Staffeln, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe.[1][3] Between 35 and 40 lives were lost.[5][circular reference] |
USS Pigeon | ![]() | ![]() The submarine rescue vessel was driven ashore in a typhoon at Tsingtao, China. She was later refloated and returned to service. |
3 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Athenia | ![]() | World War II: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) off the coast of Northern Ireland (56°44′N 14°05′W / 56.733°N 14.083°W / 56.733; -14.083) by U-30 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
ORP General Haller | ![]() | World War II: The Filin-class guard ship was severely damaged at Hel by Heinkel He 59 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. She was abandoned by her crew and her weapons were removed for use in ground defense. German bombers finally sank her on 6 September.[3] |
ORP Gryf | ![]() | World War II: The minelayer was bombed and sunk at Hel by Luftwaffe aircraft after engaging the destroyers Z1 Leberecht Maass and Z9 Wolfgang Zenker (both ![]() |
ORP Lloyd Bydgoski II | ![]() | World War II: The picket boat, was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Hel (54°35′N 19°08′E / 54.583°N 19.133°E / 54.583; 19.133) by gunfire from S-23 (![]() |
ORP Mewa | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Hel by Luftwaffe aircraft.[3] |
Olinda | ![]() | World War II: the cargo ship was intercepted by HMS Ajax (![]() |
ORP Wicher | ![]() | World War II: The Wicher-class destroyer was bombed and sunk at Hel by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of one crew member.[3] |
4 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Carl Fritzen | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the South Atlantic off Montevideo, Uruguay (34°19′S 48°29′W / 34.317°S 48.483°W / -34.317; -48.483) by HMS Ajax (![]() |
Imanta | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Malmö, Sweden with the loss of all 22 crew.[12] |
Johannes Molkenbuhr | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (5,294 GRT, 1936) was intercepted in the Norwegian Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) off Stadlandet, Norway (61°40′N 3°51′E / 61.667°N 3.850°E / 61.667; 3.850) by HMS Southampton (![]() ![]() |
Kosti | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the Øresund, Sweden and sank. All 29 crew were rescued by Poseidon (![]() |
ORP Krakowiak | ![]() | World War II: The A-class torpedo boat was scuttled off Danzig, Germany.[9] |
ORP Kujawiak | ![]() | World War II: A-class torpedo boat was scuttled off Danzig.[9] |
Lianne | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary schooner struck a mine in the North Sea and sank with the loss of all five hands.[14] (Look 07/09/1939) |
Nordstrand | ![]() | World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of the Horn Reef Lighthouse. All four crew were killed.[3][15] |
5 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Bosnia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) north north west of Cape Ortegal, Spain (45°29′N 9°45′W / 45.483°N 9.750°W / 45.483; -9.750) by U-47 (![]() ![]() |
Inn | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean 400 nautical miles (740 km) south west of the Canary Islands, Spain by HMS Neptune (![]() |
Royal Sceptre | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Cape Finisterre, Spain (46°23′N 14°59′W / 46.383°N 14.983°W / 46.383; -14.983) by U-48 (![]() ![]() |
6 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Manaar | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Roca, Portugal (42°01′N 14°38′W / 42.017°N 14.633°W / 42.017; -14.633 by U-38 (![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Rio Claro | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (50°27′N 13°45′W / 50.450°N 13.750°W / 50.450; -13.750) by U-47 (![]() ![]() |
Sutwik | ![]() | The motor towing vessel was destroyed in the Bering Sea off Sedge Island off the west-central coast of the Territory of Alaska by a fire that began when one of her gasoline engines backfired. Her two-man crew jumped overboard and survived.[25] |
7 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Gartavon | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 260 nautical miles (480 km) west north west of Cape Finisterre, Spain (47°04′N 11°32′W / 47.067°N 11.533°W / 47.067; -11.533) by U-47 (![]() ![]() |
Lianne | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off the island Møn.[3] |
Olivegrove | ![]() | World War II: the cargo ship (4,060 GRT, ) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) north west of Spain (49°05′N 15°58′W / 49.083°N 15.967°W / 49.083; -15.967) by U-33 (![]() ![]() |
Pukkastan | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was captured in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Land's End, Cornwall (49°23′N 7°49′W / 49.383°N 7.817°W / 49.383; -7.817) by U-34 (![]() ![]() |
Vegesack | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground at Midtfjøra, Tananger, Norway and was a total loss.[9] |
8 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Cape Ortegal | ![]() | World War II: The Admiralty-requisitioned cargo ship was scuttled in Skerry Sound, Scapa Flow as a blockship. She broke up at the beginning of the winter of 1939–1940.[32][33] |
Helfrid Bissmark | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Skagerrak.[3][34] |
Helga Schroder | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea.[3] |
Kennebec | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Land's End, Cornwall (49°18′N 8°13′W / 49.300°N 8.217°W / 49.300; -8.217) by U-34 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Olivebank | ![]() | World War II: The barque (2,824 or 2,795 GRT) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea at 55°53′N 5°07′E / 55.883°N 5.117°E / 55.883; 5.117 with the loss of 14 of her 21 crew. The survivors were rescued by Tallona (![]() |
Regent Tiger | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) west south west of Cape Clear Island, County Cork, Ireland (49°57′N 15°34′W / 49.950°N 15.567°W / 49.950; -15.567) by U-29 (![]() ![]() |
HNLMS Willem van Ewijck | ![]() | World War II: The Jan van Amstel-class minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland with the loss of 33 lives. |
Winkleigh | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 500 nautical miles (930 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°06′N 18°12′W / 48.100°N 18.200°W / 48.100; -18.200) by U-48 (![]() ![]() |
9 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Asni | ![]() | The cargo ship was wrecked on Itu Aba Island, Spratly Islands.[41] |
Mark | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 120 nautical miles (220 km) south west of Vorupør, Denmark (56°45′N 4°04′E / 56.750°N 4.067°E / 56.750; 4.067). There were no casualties.[42][43][44] |
ORP Nieuchwytny | ![]() | World War II: The river monitor was scuttled to avoid capture. She was later raised, repaired and put into German service as Pionier. |
10 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Goodwood | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Bridlington, Yorkshire (54°06′N 0°03′W / 54.100°N 0.050°W / 54.100; -0.050) with the loss of one of her 24 crew.[45][46] |
Magdapur | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk (52°11′N 1°43′E / 52.183°N 1.717°E / 52.183; 1.717) with the loss of six of her 81 crew. Survivors were rescued by the Aldeburgh lifeboat Abdy Beauclerk (![]() |
HMS Oxley | ![]() | World War II: The Odin-class submarine (1,350/1,870 t, 1927) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Stavanger, Norway (58°30′N 5°30′E / 58.500°N 5.500°E / 58.500; 5.500) by HMS Triton (![]() |
11 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Blairlogie | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Donegal, Ireland (54°59′N 15°08′W / 54.983°N 15.133°W / 54.983; -15.133) by U-30 (![]() ![]() |
Brendonia | ![]() | The coaster collided with another ship in The Downs, off the east coast of Kent, and sank.[52] |
Firby | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) west north west of Cape Wrath, Sutherland (59°40′N 13°50′W / 59.667°N 13.833°W / 59.667; -13.833) by U-48 (![]() ![]() |
Inverliffey | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 270 nautical miles (500 km) west south west of Land's End, Cornwall (48°18′00″N 11°24′30″W / 48.30000°N 11.40833°W / 48.30000; -11.40833) by U-38 (![]() ![]() |
Wellvale | ![]() | World War II: The Castle-class trawler was reported missing on this date.[61] |
13 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Charcot | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was damaged beyond repair by the explosion of Pluton (![]() |
Chellah | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was damaged beyond repair by the explosion of Pluton (![]() |
Davara | ![]() | World War II: The trawler was shelled and sunk by in the Atlantic Ocean 21 nautical miles (39 km) west off Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland (55°31′15″N 8°37′57″W / 55.52083°N 8.63250°W / 55.52083; -8.63250) by U-27 (![]() ![]() |
Etoile du Matin | ![]() | World War II: The trawler was sunk by the explosion of Pluton (![]() |
Gosse | ![]() | World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was damaged beyond repair by the explosion of Pluton (![]() |
Katingo Hajipatera | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was grounded off Falsterbo, Sweden. She was refloated later that day and proceeded to Copenhagen, Denmark under escort from a Royal Swedish Navy minesweeper.[3][62] |
Marie Merveilleuse | ![]() | World War II: The trawler was sunk by the explosion of Pluton (![]() |
Neptunia | ![]() | World War II: The tug was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (49°20′N 14°40′W / 49.333°N 14.667°W / 49.333; -14.667) by U-29 (![]() ![]() |
Pluton | ![]() | World War II: The minelaying cruiser was sunk by an explosion whilst unloading mines at Casablanca. About 200 of her 424 crew were killed.[3][64] |
Ronda | ![]() | World War II: The cargo liner struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands (54°10′N 4°34′E / 54.167°N 4.567°E / 54.167; 4.567) with the loss of 17 of the 37 people aboard. The survivors were rescued by Provvidenza (![]() |
Stolp | ![]() | The trawler collided with the torpedo boat Luchs (![]() |
Sultan | ![]() | World War II: The trawler was sunk by the explosion of Pluton (![]() |
14 September
Ship | State | Description |
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British Influence | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (49°43′N 12°49′W / 49.717°N 12.817°W / 49.717; -12.817) by U-29 (![]() ![]() |
ORP Czapla | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was sunk at Jastarnia by aircraft of 4. Trägergeschwader 186, Luftwaffe.[1] |
Fanad Head | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was captured 280 nautical miles (520 km) west north west of Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland by U-30 (![]() ![]() |
Hawarden Castle | ![]() | World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the North Sea east of South Foreland, Kent (51°07′N 1°27′E / 51.117°N 1.450°E / 51.117; 1.450) with the loss of all five crew.[69] |
ORP Jaskółka | ![]() | World War II: The Jaskółka-class minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Jastarnia by Junkers Ju 87 aircraft of 4. Trägergeschwader 186, Luftwaffe.[1][3] |
ORP Lech | ![]() | World War II: The tug was bombed and sunk at Jastarnia by aircraft of 4. Trägergeschwader 186, Luftwaffe.[1] |
ORP Pomorzanin | ![]() | World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Jastarnia by aircraft of 4. Trägergeschwader 186, Luftwaffe.[1] |
U-39 | ![]() | World War II: The Type IXA submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Rockall, Inverness-shire (58°32′N 11°49′W / 58.533°N 11.817°W / 58.533; -11.817) by HMS Faulknor, HMS Firedrake and HMS Foxhound (all ![]() |
Vancouver City | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Celtic Sea south west of Ireland (51°23′N 7°03′W / 51.383°N 7.050°W / 51.383; -7.050) by U-28 (![]() ![]() |
15 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Alex Van Opstal | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine laid by U-26 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cheyenne | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west south west of the Fastnet Rock (50°20′N 13°30′W / 50.333°N 13.500°W / 50.333; -13.500) by U-53 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Truro | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the North Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) east north east of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire (58°20′N 2°00′E / 58.333°N 2.000°E / 58.333; 2.000) by U-36 (![]() ![]() |
16 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Arkleside | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of Land's End, Cornwall (48°00′N 9°30′W / 48.000°N 9.500°W / 48.000; -9.500) by U-33 (![]() |
Aska | ![]() | World War II: The cargo liner was bombed and sunk off Rathlin Island, County Donegal, Ireland (55°15′N 6°55′W / 55.250°N 6.917°W / 55.250; -6.917). Survivors were rescued by HMS Jason (![]() |
Aviemore | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OB 4: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 350 nautical miles (650 km) west of Land's End (49°11′N 13°38′W / 49.183°N 13.633°W / 49.183; -13.633) by U-31 (![]() ![]() |
Bramden | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Dunkerque, Nord, France (51°22′N 2°31′E / 51.367°N 2.517°E / 51.367; 2.517) with the loss of three crew.[9][72] |
City of Paris | ![]() | World War II: The ocean liner (10,902 GRT, 1922) struck a mine that had been laid by U-13 (![]() |
Rudyard Kipling | ![]() | World War II: The fishing trawler was captured in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland by U-27 (![]() |
17 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Courageous | ![]() | ![]() World War II: The Courageous-class aircraft carrier (22,500/26,990 t, 1916/1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland (50°10′N 14°45′W / 50.167°N 14.750°W / 50.167; -14.750) by U-29 ( |
Kafiristan | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south west of Ireland (50°16′N 16°55′W / 50.267°N 16.917°W / 50.267; -16.917) by U-53 (![]() ![]() |
18 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Arlita | ![]() | World War II: The fishing trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 22 nautical miles (41 km) west north west of St Kilda (57°51′N 9°28′W / 57.850°N 9.467°W / 57.850; -9.467) by U-35 (![]() ![]() |
Henry Endicott | ![]() | Under tow in heavy seas with a cargo of granite paving blocks, the 192-foot (59 m), 866-gross register ton schooner barge sank in 80 feet (24 m) of water without loss of life 2.25 nautical miles (4.17 km; 2.59 mi) east-southeast of Manomet Point, Plymouth, Massachusetts, at 41°54′30″N 070°29′08″W / 41.90833°N 70.48556°W / 41.90833; -70.48556 (Henry Endicott).[87] |
ORP Horodyszce | ![]() | World War II: The Warszawa-class river monitor was scuttled on the Pripyat River to avoid capture.[1] Raised, repaired and put into Soviet service as Bobruysk.[citation needed] |
Kensington Court | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) south west of the Bishop Rock (50°31′N 8°27′W / 50.517°N 8.450°W / 50.517; -8.450) by U-32 (![]() |
Lord Minto | ![]() | World War II: The fishing trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of St Kilda (57°51′N 9°28′W / 57.850°N 9.467°W / 57.850; -9.467) by U-35 (![]() ![]() |
ORP Pinsk | ![]() | World War II: The Warszawa-class river monitor was scuttled on the Pripyat River to avoid capture.[1] Raised, repaired and put into Soviet service as Zhitomir.[citation needed] |
ORP Torun | ![]() | World War II: The Warszawa-class river monitor was scuttled on the Pripyat River to avoid capture.[1] Raised, repaired and put into Soviet service as Vinnitsa.[citation needed] |
ORP Warszawa | ![]() | World War II: The Warszawa-class river monitor was scuttled on the Pripyat River to avoid capture. Raised, repaired and put in Soviet service as Vitebsk.[citation needed] |
19 September
Ship | State | Description |
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ORP Wilno | ![]() | World War II: The Kraków-class river monitor was scuttled near Osabowicze to avoid capture.[89] |
ORP Zaradna | ![]() | World War II: The Zaradna-class gunboat was scuttled on the Strumen River to avoid capture. She was raised, repaired and put into Soviet service as Beloruss.[citation needed] |
ORP Zawzięta | ![]() | World War II: The Zuchwała-class gunboat was scuttled on the Strumen River to avoid capture. She was raised, repaired and put in Soviet service as Trudovoy.[citation needed] |
20 September
Ship | State | Description |
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U-27 | ![]() | World War II: The Type VIIA submarine (616/733 t, 1936) was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Lewis, Scotland (58°35′N 9°02′W / 58.583°N 9.033°W / 58.583; -9.033) by HMS Faulknor, HMS Forester and HMS Fortune (all ![]() |
21 September
Ship | State | Description |
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ORP Kraków | ![]() | World War II: The Kraków-class river monitor was scuttled on the Pina River near the Krolewski Canal to avoid capture. She was raised, repaired and put into Soviet service as Smolensk.[89] |
Teakwood | ![]() | World War II: Convoy OA 7: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (49°39′N 6°39′W / 49.650°N 6.650°W / 49.650; -6.650) by U-35 (![]() |
UJ-171 Nettelbeck | ![]() | The submarine chaser was wrecked in the Baltic Sea.[72] |
22 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Akenside | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south west of Bergen, Norway (60°07′N 4°37′E / 60.117°N 4.617°E / 60.117; 4.617) by U-7 (![]() |
Martti Ragnar | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (2,262 GRT, 1903) was captured in the Skagerrak 50 nautical miles (93 km) south of Arendal, Norway by U-4 (![]() |
23 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Walma | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was captured in the Baltic Sea off Smagen, Sweden by U-4 (![]() |
24 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Caldew | ![]() | World War II: The fishing trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of the Hebrides (60°47′N 6°20′W / 60.783°N 6.333°W / 60.783; -6.333) by U-33 (![]() ![]() ![]() |
Gertrud Bratt | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Skagerrak off Jomfruland, Norway (58°40′N 9°52′E / 58.667°N 9.867°E / 58.667; 9.867) by U-4 (![]() |
Hazelside | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of the Fastnet Rock (51°17′N 9°22′W / 51.283°N 9.367°W / 51.283; -9.367) by U-31 (![]() |
Minden | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland by HMS Calypso (![]() ![]() |
Phryné | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (2,660 GRT, 1939) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) off the Aldeburgh Lightship (![]() ![]() |
25 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Silesia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk 45 nautical miles (83 km) west north west of Egersund, Norway (58°27′N 4°48′E / 58.450°N 4.800°E / 58.450; 4.800) by U-36 (![]() ![]() |
Tegri | ![]() | World War II: The coaster departed from Göteborg, Sweden for a Dutch port, but never arrived and was lost without a trace with all 7 hands. She probably struck a mine in the North Sea.[44][101] |
26 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Metallist | ![]() | World War II: The tanker was sunk in Narva Bay by Tucha (![]() |
27 September
Ship | State | Description |
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PSB&D Co. #11 | ![]() | While under tow from Cordova to Seward, Territory of Alaska, with a cargo of 60 tons of assorted machinery, the scow sank 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) southwest by south of Johnston Point (60°28′N 146°37′W / 60.467°N 146.617°W / 60.467; -146.617 (Johnston Point)) on the south-central coast of the Territory of Alaska, probably after hitting a snag. No one was on board.[102] |
28 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Jern | ![]() | World War II: The coaster was captured and sunk in the North Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) off Skudenes, Norway (58°30′N 3°30′E / 58.500°N 3.500°E / 58.500; 3.500) by U-32 (![]() ![]() |
Nyland | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 17 nautical miles (31 km) off Hvidingø, Norway (58°51′N 5°00′E / 58.850°N 5.000°E / 58.850; 5.000) by U-16 (![]() ![]() |
29 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Azariah | ![]() | World War II: The Thames barge struck a mine and sank off the coast of Essex.[9][106][107] |
HMS Caledonia | ![]() | The training ship caught fire and sank at Rosyth, Fife. Scrapped in situ starting in October 1942. |
Solaas | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (1,368 GRT, ) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea south of Kristiansand. Her crew were rescued by England (![]() |
Takstaas | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship (1,830 GRT, 1916) was torpedoed and damaged in the Norwegian Sea 16 nautical miles (30 km) off Bergen (60°15′N 4°14′E / 60.250°N 4.233°E / 60.250; 4.233) by U-7 (![]() ![]() |
30 September
Ship | State | Description |
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Clement | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was captured and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 75 nautical miles (139 km) south east of Pernambuco, Brazil (9°05′S 34°05′W / 9.083°S 34.083°W / -9.083; -34.083) by Admiral Graf Spee (![]() |
Hartbridge | ![]() | The cargo ship ran aground on Seal Island, Nova Scotia and was wrecked.[72] |
ORP Komendant Piłsudski | ![]() | World War II: Invasion of Poland: The Filin-class guard ship was sunk by enemy action. Subsequently salvaged by the Germans and entered Kriegsmarine service as Heisternest. |
Vendia | ![]() | World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Skagen by U-3 (![]() ![]() |
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