List of shipwrecks in 1964

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The list of shipwrecks in 1964 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during 1964.

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January

3 January

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Looiersgracht Netherlands The coaster collided with Langkloof ( South Africa) in the Scheldt near Terneuzen. Three of her eleven crew were reported missing.[1]
Schelde Belgium The cargo ship collided with Francois L D ( France) in the Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands and was beached.[1] Later repaired and returned to service.[2] Francois L D was towed to Schiedam for repairs.[1]
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6 January

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Brother George Liberia The Liberty ship ran aground in the Dry Tortugas. She was on a voyage from Boca Grande, Florida, United States to a British port. She was refloated on 10 January.[3]
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10 January

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Brother George Liberia The Liberty ship ran aground off Key West, Florida. She was refloated on 12 January and put in to Port Everglades, Florida.[3]
HMS Tiptoe  Royal Navy The T-class submarine ran aground in the Clyde at Greenock. Refloated after seven hours.[4]
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12 January

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Demeter United States The merchant vessel sank.
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13 January

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ACS Bullfinch United Kingdom The cable-laying ship grounded in the Firth of Clyde.[5] Refloated the next day.[6]
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16 January

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Dori Liberia The Liberty ship sprang a leak and was beached near Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal. She later exploded and sank.[7]
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18 January

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Perote United States The T2 tanker ran aground on a reef off the Isla de Enmedio, Mexico whilst under tow from Brownsville, Texas to Veracruz, Mexico for scrapping.[8]
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20 January

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Bogota  Hong Kong The cargo ship was driven ashore on Fehmarn, West Germany and severely damaged. She was on a voyage from Gdańsk, Poland to Chittagong, India. She was refloated on 22 January and taken in to Kiel, West Germany, where temporary repairs were made to enable her to complete the voyage. Bogota was laid up at Hong Kong, where she was subsequently lost due to damage sustained in two typhoons.[9]
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25 January

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Artemesion Liberia The Liberty ship was driven ashore on Gaidhouronisi Island, Crete, Greece. She was on a voyage from Port Sudan, Sudan to a Venezuelan port. She was driven further asbore on 29 January. Refloated on 17 February, she was declared a constructive total loss. Consequently scrapped.[10]
Humpy United States The 17-gross register ton, 35.6-foot (10.9 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Akhiok (sometimes called "Alitak"), Alaska.[11]
John-Wayne United States The 16-gross register ton, 34.4-foot (10.5 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Akhiok (sometimes called "Alitak"), Alaska.[12]
Pafco No. 2 United States The 12-gross register ton, 33.4-foot (10.2 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Akhiok (sometimes called "Alitak"), Alaska.[13]
Pafco No. 10 United States The 28-gross register ton, 42-foot (12.8 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Akhiok (sometimes called "Alitak"), Alaska.[13]
Pafco No. 11 United States The 28-gross register ton, 42-foot (12.8 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Akhiok (sometimes called "Alitak"), Alaska.[13]
Pafco No. 13 United States The 28-gross register ton, 42-foot (12.8 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Akhiok (sometimes called "Alitak"), Alaska.[13]
Pafco 21 United States The 17-gross register ton, 35.6-foot (10.9 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Akhiok (sometimes called "Alitak"), Alaska.[13]
Pafco 23 United States The 17-gross register ton, 35.6-foot (10.9 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Akhiok (sometimes called "Alitak"), Alaska.[13]
Pafco 24 United States The 17-gross register ton, 35.6-foot (10.9 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Akhiok (sometimes called "Alitak"), Alaska.[13]
Perote United States The T2 Tanker ran aground on the Isla de Enmedio, Mexico. She was being towed from Beaumont, Texas to Veracruz, Mexico for scrapping. She was abandoned as a total loss.[14]
Sacred Heart United States The 14-gross register ton, 34-foot (10.4 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Akhiok (sometimes called "Alitak"), Alaska.[15]
Starling United States The 20-gross register ton, 38.2-foot (11.6 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Akhiok (sometimes called "Alitak"), Alaska.[15]
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26 January

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Nysjø Norway The fishing vessel was sunk when accidentally rammed by the cargo ship Trattendorf ( East Germany) north-west of the North Cape, Norway. All 14 crew members were lost.[16]
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February

2 February

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Security United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Carpathia ( West Germany) and sank in the Elbe Estuary. All fourteen crew rescued by Carpathia.[17]
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3 February

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Agia Erini L Lebanon The Liberty ship foundered in the Pacific Ocean (30°22′N 153°00′E).[18] She was on a voyage from Portland, Maine, United States to Kawasaki, Japan.[19]
Kingsgarth United Kingdom The tug collided with Port Launceston ( United Kingdom) and sank at Avonmouth Docks, Somerset. Three of her five crew reported missing.[20]
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7 February

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Sigdal Norway The tanker ran aground on Belmont Island in the East River when it was operating unassisted during a tugboat strike in New York Harbor. It was refloated three days later and had extensive damage.[21][22]
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8 February

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Grammatiki Greece The Liberty ship sprang a leak and was abandoned in the Pacific Ocean (40°38′N 159°31′W). She subsequently sank.[23]
Elemir United States The converted T2 tanker suffered a structural collapse at sea. She was on a voyage from Sasebo, Japan to Portland, Oregon. She put in to Kobe, Japan where she was condemned. She was consequently scrapped.[24]
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10 February

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Cape Spencer United States The 185-gross register ton, 85.3-foot (26.0 m) fishing vessel was wrecked on the south shore of Akun Bay (54°15′N 165°30′W) on the northeast coast of Akun Island in the Aleutian Islands.[25]
Dirk West Germany The coaster collided with the stores ship USNS Blue Jacket ( United States Navy) off Bremen, West Germany, and sank. Six crew reported missing.[26]
HMAS Voyager  Royal Australian Navy The Daring-class destroyer sank after a collision with the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne ( Royal Australian Navy) with the loss of 81 lives.
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11 February

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Queensgate United Kingdom The coaster ran aground off Tynemouth, Northumberland. Later refloated.[27]
San Jacinto United States The tanker exploded and broke in two off the coast of Virginia. She was on a voyage from Portland, Maine to Jacksonville, Florida. Subsequently rebuilt and returned to service.[28]
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17 February

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Western Clipper United States The 125-gross register ton, 78.7-foot (24.0 m) fishing vessel was wrecked on the beach at Atka, Alaska, on Atka Island in the Andreanof Islands subgroup of the Aleutian Islands.[29]
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18 February

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Harvey United States The 19-gross register ton 39.6-foot (12.1 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Old Harbor, Alaska.[11]
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21 February

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Ambassador United Kingdom The cargo ship sank 660 nautical miles (1,220 km) south east of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, having been adrift for three days following engine failure. She had been taken in tow by the tug Elbe ( Netherlands) but the tow line parted and she sank (37°22′N 48°51′W). Twenty of her 35 crew were rescued, eleven by USCGC Coos Bay ( United States Coast Guard) and nine by Fruen ( Norway). Ambassador was on a voyage from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States to London.[30][31]
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23 February

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Brother George Liberia The cargo ship ran aground off the south coast of the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.[32] Refloated the next day with assistance from Schedle ( Netherlands).[33]
Witte Zee Netherlands The tug struck a rock and sank. She was assisting Abeille 10 ( France) and Gatcombe ( United Kingdom) to free the Brother George ( Liberia). All sixteen crew rescued by the Yarmouth lifeboat and Gatcombe.[32]
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March

1 March

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Alma United States The 118-gross register ton, 87.2-foot (26.6 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire about 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi) southeast of Long Island (57°46′N 152°17′W) in Chiniak Bay (57.7131°N 152.3558°W / 57.7131; -152.3558 (Chiniak Bay)) in Alaska's Kodiak Archipelago.[34]
Amphialos Liberia The tanker broke in two and sank 230 to 270 nautical miles (430 to 500 km) southeast of Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada. HMCS Athabaskan ( Royal Canadian Navy) rescued 34 of her 36 crew.[35]
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6 March

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Bunker Hill United States The T2 tanker exploded and broke in two off Anacortes, Washington (approximately 48°23′N 122°45′W) with the loss of five of her 30 crew. Both sections sank.[36][37]
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11 March

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Jan Brons Netherlands The coaster ran aground at Dunmore East, Ireland. Six crew rescued by breeches buoy.[38]
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14 March

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Jalamanjari India The cargo ship ran aground outside Hartlepool Harbour, Co Durham, United Kingdom.[39] She was refloated the next day.[40]
Maria G L Greece The Liberty ship ran aground near Yokohama, Japan. She broke in two and sank.[41]
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15 March

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Maria G. L.  Greece The Liberty ship ran aground 30 nautical miles (56 km) south of Yokohama (34°33′N 139°49′E) whilst on a voyage from Los Angeles to Chiba, Japan. She broke in two and sank.[42]
Merak Netherlands The coaster ran aground off Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, United Kingdom. All five crew were rescued.[39]
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16 March

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Pegu United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. She was on a voyage from Saint John's, Newfoundland, Canada to Santiago de Cuba. She was refloated on 23 March and taken in to Santiago de Cubab. Although declared a constructive total loss, she was repaired and returned to service.[43]
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18 March

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Lenie Netherlands The coaster ran aground on the Caernarvonshire coast. Refloated after three hours.[44]
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23 March

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Unidentified vessel Portugal Guinea-Bissau War of Independence: The vessel was sunk by PAIGC action in the Cumbidjan River near Bedanda.[45]
Unidentified vessel Portugal Guinea-Bissau War of Independence: The vessel was sunk by PAIGC action in the Rio Grande de Buba River.[45]
Wingfoot United States The 8-gross register ton, 30.3-foot (9.2 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Aaron Creek (56°21′N 131°59′W) in Southeast Alaska[29]
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25 March

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C. L. Anderson United States The 95-gross register ton, 71.5-foot (21.8 m) State of Alaska fishing vessel was destroyed by a storm off Kodiak Island in Alaska's Kodiak Archipelago at a location identified reported as "Kaline Rock," perhaps a reference to Kalsin Rock or Kalsin Reef at the entrance to Kalsin Bay (57.6317°N 152.4003°W / 57.6317; -152.4003 (Kalsin Bay)) just south of Kodiak, Alaska.[25]
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27 March

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A. Ribich United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 36-gross register ton, 52.7-foot (16.1 m) fishing vessel in the small boat harbor at Kodiak, Alaska.[34]
Adak United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 13-gross register ton, 32.1-foot (9.8 m) fishing vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[34]
Akhiok United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 12-gross register ton, 31-foot (9.4 m) fishing vessel at Kaguyak (56°51′40″N 153°46′00″W) on the coast of Alaska's Kodiak Island.[34]
Albatross United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 73-gross register ton, 60.7-foot (18.5 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[34]
Almeda United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 13-gross register ton, 34.5-foot (10.5 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[34]
Anna C United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 13-gross register ton, 31.3-foot (9.5 m) fishing vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[34]
Anna O United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 12-gross register ton, 37.8-foot (11.5 m) fishing vessel at Chenega, Alaska.[34]
AnnAdell United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 163-gross register ton, 82.3-foot (25.1 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[34]
Betts United States 1964 Alaska earthquake:The 12-gross register ton, 30.9-foot (9.4 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[46]
Bill United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 12-gross register ton, 37.5-foot (11.4 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[46]
Black Cape United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 10-gross register ton, 29.6-foot (9.0 m) fishing vessel on the coast of Kodiak Island in Alaska.[46]
Blue Pacific United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 16-gross register ton, 37.5-foot (11.4 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[46]
Bulldozer United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 13-gross register ton, 33.2-foot (10.1 m) fishing vessel at Valdez, Alaska.[46]
Cape Barnabas United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 10-gross register ton, 29.7-foot (9.1 m) fishing vessel on the coast of Kodiak Island in Alaska.[25]
Cape Karluk United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 12-gross register ton, 37.8-foot (11.5 m) fishing vessel at Shearwater Bay (57°20′N 152°55′W) on the southeast coast of Alaska's Kodiak Island.[25]
Christine United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 10-gross register ton, 34-foot (10.4 m) fishing vessel at Valdez, Alaska.[25]
Cindy United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 13-gross register ton, 31.8-foot (9.7 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[25]
Cindy United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[25]
Crest United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 13-gross register ton, 36.7-foot (11.2 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[25]
Davy-J United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 13-gross register ton, 38.6-foot (11.8 m) motor vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[47]
Donnie United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 8-gross register ton, 28.6-foot (8.7 m) fishing vessel was destroyed at Seward, Alaska.[47]
Duck United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the barge at Cordova, Alaska.[47]
Evelyn United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the motor vessel at Seward, Alaska.[48]
Explorer United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 13-gross register ton, 36-foot (11.0 m) motor vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[48]
Falcon United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 10-gross register ton, 30.4-foot (9.3 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[49]
Falcon United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 17-gross register ton, 35.4-foot (10.8 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[49]
Fidelity United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 48-gross register ton, 59.3-foot (18.1 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[49]
Flamingo United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 11-gross register ton, 31.1-foot (9.5 m) motor vessel at Seward, Alaska.[49]
Forward United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 22-gross register ton, 47.5-foot (14.5 m) fishing vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[49]
Frieda United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The Port Bailey (57°56′N 153°02′W), Alaska-based 67-gross register ton, 68.9-foot (21.0 m) motor vessel was reported missing.[49]
G B M Co. No. 3 United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 84-gross register ton, 65-foot (19.8 m) motor cargo vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[50]
Gulf King United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 11-gross register ton, 32-foot (9.8 m) fishing vessel at Valdez, Alaska.[50]
Gypsy United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 57-gross register ton, 70.8-foot (21.6 m) fishing vessel at Valdez, Alaska.[50]
Halcyon United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[11]
Hazel A United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 17-gross register ton, 38.8-foot (11.8 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[11]
Heather D United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 8-gross register ton, 27.5-foot (8.4 m) fishing vessel at Valdez, Alaska.[11]
Hekla United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 89-gross register ton, 71.2-foot (21.7 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[11]
Henning-J United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 84-gross register ton, 69.9-foot (21.3 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[11]
Ilaott United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 15-gross register ton, 38.7-foot (11.8 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[51]
Invincla United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[51]
Isabel N United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[51]
Jaguar United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The Kodiak Island, Alaska-based 98-gross register ton, 64.5-foot (19.7 m) fishing vessel was reported lost.[12]
Jim Alice United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the fishing vessel at Valdez, Alaska.[12]
Jo United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 12-gross register ton, 33.7-foot (10.3 m) fishing vessel at Valdez, Alaska.[12]
Joanne United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 12-gross register ton, 39.6-foot (12.1 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[12]
Jodoha United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 9-gross register ton, 35.6-foot (10.9 m) fishing vessel at Valdez, Alaska.[12]
Judy United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 12-gross register ton, 30.7-foot (9.4 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[12]
K F C 6 United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 9-gross register ton, 30-foot (9.1 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[52]
K F C 127 United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 8-gross register ton, 27.5-foot (8.4 m) fishing vessel on the coast of Kodiak Island in Alaska.[52]
King United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the motor vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[52]
Leading Lady United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 57-gross register ton, 57.8-foot (17.6 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[53]
Loral United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 26-gross register ton, 48.4-foot (14.8 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[53]
Lottie M United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the motor vessel at Cordova, Alaska.[53]
Lucky Star United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 44-gross register ton, 49.6-foot (15.1 m) fishing vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[53]
Marguerite United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[54]
Marie N United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 10-gross register ton, 38-foot (11.6 m) pleasure craft was driven ashore and wrecked by a tsunami at Kodiak, Alaska.[54]
Marmot Cape United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The Port Bailey (57°56′N 153°02′W), Alaska-based vessel was reported missing.[54]
Mary L United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 8-gross register ton, 31.3-foot (9.5 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[54]
Mary-Ruby United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 119-gross register ton, 78.2-foot (23.8 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[54]
Marylee United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 11-gross register ton, 29.3-foot (8.9 m) fishing vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[54]
Melody United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 9-gross register ton, 31-foot (9.4 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[54]
Millie S United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 21-gross register ton, 43-foot (13.1 m) passenger vessel at Seward, Alaska.[54]
Miss Arctic United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 31-gross register ton, 44.1-foot (13.4 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[54]
Moon United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 8-gross register ton, 30-foot (9.1 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[54]
Nefco 7 United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 80-gross register ton, 66.3-foot (20.2 m) barge at Point Shepard (60°38′N 145°40′W), Alaska.[55]
Nellie Juan #5 United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami washed the barge over 100 feet (30 m) inland at Mink Cove, Port Nellie Juan (60.5658°N 148.2286°W / 60.5658; -148.2286 (Port Nellie Juan)), Alaska. The overturned barge was abandoned where the tsunami left her and became covered with vegetation.[55]
Neptune United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 85-gross register ton, 69.9-foot (21.3 m) motor cargo vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[55]
Norman J United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 18-gross register ton, 35.7-foot (10.9 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[55]
North Wind United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 21-gross register ton, 45.8-foot (14.0 m) diesel pleasure craft at Seward, Alaska.[55]
Ocean Queen United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 13-gross register ton, 39.5-foot (12.0 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[56]
Oma Belle United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 11-gross register ton, 34.4-foot (10.5 m) fishing vessel at Cordova, Alaska.[56]
Oranius United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The Kodiak, Alaska-based 18-gross register ton, 37.3-foot (11.4 m) fishing vessel was reported missing.[56]
Padilla United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 20-gross register ton, 38.6-foot (11.8 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[13]
Peril Cape United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The Port Bailey 57°56′N 153°02′W), Alaska-based 27-gross register ton, 39.9-foot (12.2 m) fishing vessel was reported missing.[13]
Quadra United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 50-gross register ton, 64.8-foot (19.8 m) fishing vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[57]
Radar United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 16-gross register ton, 36.5-foot (11.1 m) fishing vessel at Valdez, Alaska.[58]
Rainier United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 15-gross register ton, 35.8-foot (10.9 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[58]
Renee United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 7-gross register ton, 26.8-foot (8.2 m) fishing vessel in Shearwater Bay (57°20′N 152°55′W) on the coast of Kodiak Island.[58]
Roosevelt United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 20-gross register ton, 42.6-foot (13.0 m) fishing vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[58]
S J No. 7 United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 9-gross register ton, 30-foot (9.1 m) fishing vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[15]
Saint Therese United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 14-gross register ton, 33.1-foot (10.1 m) fishing vessel in Prince William Sound near Chenega, Alaska.[15]
Salty Dog United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 23-gross register ton, 44.1-foot (13.4 m) fishing vessel at Valdez, Alaska.[15]
San Juan #4 United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the barge at Seward, Alaska.[15]
Sea Bird United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 41-gross register ton, 51.6-foot (15.7 m) fishing vessel at Woody Island near Kodiak, Alaska.[15]
Sea Idle United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 11-gross register ton, 29.1-foot (8.9 m) motor pleasure craft at Seward, Alaska.[15]
Sea Scout Boat United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The vessel was reported missing at Kodiak, Alaska.[15]
Selief United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 163-gross register ton, 82.2-foot (25.1 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[15]
Shuyak United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 31-gross register ton, 53.8-foot (16.4 m) fishing vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[15]
Silver Spray United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 14-gross register ton, 35-foot (10.7 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[15]
Sitka United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The Kodiak, Alaska-based vessel was reported lost.[15]
Sophia King United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[15]
Spruce Cape United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 17-gross register ton, 37.8-foot (11.5 m) fishing vessel at Kodiak Island, Alaska.[15]
Standard No. 1 United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 226-gross register ton, 90-foot (27.4 m) barge at the Copper River Flats near Cordova, Alaska.[15]
Steelhead United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 12-gross register ton, 36-foot (11.0 m) fishing vessel at Valdez, Alaska.[15]
Sweet Fish United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 13-gross register ton, 40-foot (12.2 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[15]
Tazlina United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 17 GRT, 41.5-foot (12.6 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[59]
Tern United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 8 GRT, 28-foot (8.5 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[59]
The Nova United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 10 GRT, 29-foot (8.8 m) fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[59]
Tiny United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The vessel was lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[59]
Toots United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[59]
U F No. 2 United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 9 GRT, 30.1-foot (9.2 m) fishing vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[60]
Vega United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 28 GRT 48-foot (14.6 m) wooden fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[61]
Venture United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 9 GRT, 37-foot (11.3 m) wooden fishing vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[61]
Venus United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 19 GRT, 42-foot (12.8 m) wooden fishing vessel at Seward, Alaska.[61]
Verdon United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 11 GRT, 32.2-foot (9.8 m) wooden fishing vessel at Valdez, Alaska.[61]
Victory Maid United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 67 GRT, 62.1-foot (18.9 m) fishing vessel was lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[61]
Wafico No. 9 United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 8 GRT, 31-foot (9.4 m) fishing vessel at Ouzinkie, Alaska.[29]
Wafico No. 12 United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The Port William, Alaska-based 9 GRT, 30-foot (9.1 m) fishing vessel was reported missing.[29]
West Cape United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 10 GRT, 29.6-foot (9.0 m) fishing vessel at Kodiak Island, Alaska.[29]
Widgeon United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: A tsunami destroyed the 10 GRT, 29.4-foot (9.0 m) fishing vessel at Kodiak, Alaska.[29]
Windbird United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 11 GRT, 37.3-foot (11.4 m) yacht was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[29]
Yukon United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 40 GRT, 52.6-foot (16.0 m) vessel was reported lost at Kodiak, Alaska.[62]
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28 March

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Tajo Liberia The Liberty ship sprang a leak and was beached near Las Palmas, Canary Islands, a total loss.[63] She was on a voyage from Takoradi, Ghana to Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.[64]
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April

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Cindy United States 1964 Alaska earthquake: The 14-gross register ton, 43.6-foot (13.3 m) fishing vessel was wrecked at Kodiak, Alaska.[25]
Vagabond United States The 11 GRT, 39.9-foot (12.2 m) wooden fishing vessel was destroyed by a storm in the harbor at St. Paul on Saint Paul Island in the Pribilof Islands.[61]
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4 April

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Mule United States A storm destroyed the 31-gross register ton, 51.9-foot (15.8 m) fishing vessel near Cape Spencer, Alaska.[54]
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6 April

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Dom Jose Brazil The ferry, a converted Landing Ship, Tank, foundered in the Atlantic Ocean (6°00′N 56°30′W. She was being towed from Paramaribo, Suriname to Georgetown, Guyana by the tug Ginny ( Bahamas).[65]
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8 April

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Blue Ocean Canada The 68-foot (20.7 m) halibut-fishing vessel was lost in Unimak Pass in the Aleutian Islands in a blinding snowstorm with 80-mile-per-hour (130 km/h) winds when her crew of eight abandoned her on the beach during the storm.[46]
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10 April

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Arrow United States The 22-gross register ton, 46.7-foot (14.2 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Kodiak, Alaska.[34]
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13 April

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Anapa Soviet Union The fishing trawler collided with the frigate HDMS Esbern Snare ( Royal Danish Navy) and sank in the Øresund. All 23 crew rescued by HDMS Esbern Snare.[66][67]
Neckerbay United States The 13-gross register ton, 35.5-foot (10.8 m) motor vessel sank in Krestof Sound (57°12′N 135°35′W) in Southeast Alaska near Sitka, Alaska, after striking a log.[55]
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14 April

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Hustler United States During a test run on Lake Havasu on the border between Arizona and California for a planned attempt to break the world water speed record, the hydroplane – which its support crew thought had reached 290 miles per hour (470 km/h) during the run – crashed into the shore at a speed of at least 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) after its pilot, Lee Taylor, was unable to turn off its jet engine. Taylor leaped from the boat before the crash while traveling at 175 miles per hour (282 km/h) and bounced along the surface of the water for 50 feet (15 m) before coming to rest with severe injuries. The damaged boat crossed the shore and came to rest 25 to 30 feet (7.6 to 9.1 m) inland up a 20-degree incline.[68][69][70]
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18 April

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Christitsa  Greece The Liberty ship collided with Città di Beirut ( Italy off Hydra Island. Christitsa was on a voyage from Algiers, Algeria to Eleusis. She was beached at Kynosoura.[71]
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19 April

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Norco Bahamas The cargo ship ran aground and was wrecked and abandoned on Little Corn Island in the Caribbean Sea.[72][73]
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23 April

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Mercantile Victory Liberia The Victory ship caught fire in the Red Sea (23°57′N 36°30′E). She was on a voyage from Houston, Texas, United States to Basrah, Iraq. She was towed in to Suez, Egypt. Consequently scrapped in May 1965.[74]
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May

1 May

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No. 107  Republic of China Navy Chinese Civil War: The Hai Lang-class assault boat was sunk by gunfire by the patrol boat No. 572 (China People's Liberation Army Navy).[75]
No. 109  Republic of China Navy Chinese Civil War: The Hai Lang-class assault boat was sunk by gunfire by the patrol boat No. 572 (China People's Liberation Army Navy).[75]
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2 May

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Alkimos Greece
The wreck of Alkimos on 22 September 2012.
The Liberty ship dragged her anchor and was wrecked in the Indian Ocean on the Eglinton Rocks off what is now Yanchep, Western Australia.
USNS Card  United States Navy Vietnam War: A limpet mine attached by a North Vietnamese frogman sank the aircraft transport, a former Bogue-class escort carrier, as she lay alongside a pier at Saigon, South Vietnam, killing five of her crew. She was refloated on 19 May 1964 and returned to service in December 1964.
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4 May

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Dynamite Kid United States The 33-gross register ton, 50.1-foot (15.3 m) fishing vessel sank in Cook Inlet on the south-central coast of Alaska about 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) off Point Pogibshi (59°25′30″N 151°53′00″W).[47]
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10 May

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Dona S United States The 106-gross register ton, 70.4-foot (21.5 m) fishing vessel sank off Baranof Island in the northern Alexander Archipelago in Southeast Alaska.[47]
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17 May

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Amazon River United Kingdom The Liberty ship ran aground on the Seranilla Bayk, 200 nautical miles (370 km) off Kingston, Jamaica. She was on a voyage from Cuba to a Japanese port. Refloated on 27 May and towed in to Kingston. Consequently declared a constructive total loss, she was scrapped in 1967.[76]
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23 May

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Mermaid United States The 24-gross register ton, 41.3-foot (12.6 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Kodiak, Alaska.[54]
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27 May

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Almarie United States The 12-gross register ton, 36.8-foot (11.2 m) fishing vessel was wrecked on Rosa Reef (55°24′45″N 131°48′05″W) in Southeast Alaska about 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) north of Ketchikan, Alaska.[34]
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28 May

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Madura Liberia The cargo ship was driven ashore in a typhoon at Hong Kong. She was refloated on 10 July but declared at constructive total loss and consequently scrapped.[77]
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June

1 June

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P S & W H Ry No. 3 United States The 167-gross register ton, 105-foot (32.0 m) barge sank in the Kuskokwim River near Bethel, Alaska.[13]
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3 June

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Poseidon 3 Belgium The collier collided with Bencruachan ( United Kingdom) in the Scheldt at Hansweert, Netherlands, and sank. One life was lost.[78]
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8 June

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Brasilmar Brazil The 260.9-foot (79.5 m), 1,759-ton cargo vessel was wrecked off Guaropaba, 12 nautical miles (22 km) north of Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil.[79][80]
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12 June

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Minnie K United States The 10-gross register ton, 30.8-foot (9.4 m) fishing vessel sank at Meyers Chuck, Alaska.[54]
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13 June

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Armando II Cuba The fishing vessel was sunk by a Cuban exile-operated speedboat, with 18 crew members injured.[81]
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20 June

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Penn Mariner Liberia The Liberty ship sprang a leak and sank in the Indian Ocean 270 nautical miles (500 km) north east of Ceylon (12°07′N 85°38′E). She was on a voyage from Calcutta, India to Kobe, Japan.[82]
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21 June

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Union Atlantic Panama The Liberty ship sprang a leak and was abandoned in the Bay of Bengal (12°07′N 85°58′E). Presumed subsequently sank.[23]
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29 June

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Rajah Soliman Philippines Typhoon Winnie/Dading: The destroyer escort sank while tied up at a dock. She later was raised and sold for scrap.[83]
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July

2 July

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Chung Hsing No. 5 China The 360.9-foot (110.0 m), 3,461-ton cargo vessel was sunk in a collision with Ocean Seigneur ( Greece) in the Yellow Sea (37°37′00″N 122°41′00″E).[84][85]
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3 July

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Bonifaz Spain The tanker collided with Fabiola ( France) off the Spanish coast in fog. Bonifaz caught fire and sank. Six of her 50 crew were rescued by Sloman Malaga ( West Germany).[86] Bonifaz was also carrying six passengers. Setas ( Netherlands) picked up 22 crew and three passengers. Four of the crew subsequently died of their injuries.[87]
Jean United States The 7-gross register ton, 29.5-foot (9.0 m) fishing vessel sank at Cape Chacon (54°41′30″N 132°00′50″W) in Southeast Alaska.[12]
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8 July

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Arromanches United Kingdom The ferry ran aground off Seaford, Sussex in a storm. Refloated after three hours.[88]
Man Quingshéng  Republic of China Navy Chinese Civil War: The infiltration ship was damaged by gunfire and captured by the frigate Hengyang (China People's Liberation Army Navy), but sank under tow before reaching port.[75]
Man Quingsheng  Republic of China Navy Chinese Civil War: The infiltration ship was sunk by gunfire by the minesweeper Shajiadian (China People's Liberation Army Navy).[75]
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10 July

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Virginia United States The 10 GRT, 29.7-foot (9.1 m) fishing vessel foundered in Cook Inlet off the coast of Alaska.[61]
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12 July

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Daijin No. 1  Republic of China Navy Chinese Civil War: The infiltration ship was sunk by gunfire near Hainan, China, by the submarine chasers No. 272 and No. 274 (both China People's Liberation Army Navy). She and the infiltration ship Daijin No. 2 ( Republic of China Navy) suffered a combined total of 14 killed and 60 taken as prisoners of war.[75]
Daijin No. 2  Republic of China Navy Chinese Civil War: The infiltration ship was sunk by gunfire near Hainan, China, by the submarine chasers No. 272 and No. 274 (both China People's Liberation Army Navy). She and the infiltration ship Daijin No. 1 suffered a combined total of 14 killed and 60 taken as prisoners of war.[75]
Minnie S United States The 17-gross register ton, 38.4-foot (11.7 m) fishing vessel sank in Prince William Sound northwest of Green Island on the south-central coast of Alaska.[54]
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16 July

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Trepassey Canada The sailing ship foundered off Halifax, Nova Scotia (43°10′N 63°10′W).[89]
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17 July

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Syra Greece The Liberty ship ran aground at Callao, Peru (6°07′S 81°06′W). She was later refloated but declared a constructive total loss and scrapped.[90]
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21 July

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Gay Lady United States The 11-gross register ton, 29.9-foot (9.1 m) fishing vessel struck a submerged object in Prince William Sound on the south-central coast of Alaska and was lost.[50]
Marquette France The cargo ship caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) south east of Cape Race, Newfoundland, Canada. Her 28 crew were rescued by the ore carrier Pentellina ( France). Marquette was on a voyage from Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Lisbon, Portugal.[91]
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22 July

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John F. Shafroth United States The Liberty ship was scuttled 47 nautical miles (87 km) west of Golden Gate, California with a cargo of obsolete ammunition.[92]
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23 July

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General Pershing United States The 44-gross register ton, 59.6-foot (18.2 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by a storm near Valdez, Alaska, about 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) southeast of Glacier Island (60°33′N 147°11′W).[50]
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24 July

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Snoopy United States The fishing trawler was sunk by a World War II torpedo she brought up in her nets off Currituck Sound, North Carolina. Eight crew were killed, the other four were wounded.[93][94]
Star of Alexandria Egypt The cargo ship exploded and sank at Bône, Algeria, killing at least twenty people and injuring at least 165 others.[95]
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Unidentified vessel  Portuguese Navy Guinea-Bissau War of Independence: The vessel was sunk by PAIGC action at Quitafine in the Cacine River sometime in July.[45]
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August

1 August

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Yukon United States The fishing vessel sank in Malina Bay (58°13′N 153°05′W) near Kodiak, Alaska. Her crew survived and reached shore aboard a life raft.[62]
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2 August

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Violet United States The 11 GRT, 31.7-foot (9.7 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire in Anchorage Bay near Chignik, Alaska.[61]
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4 August

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USS Spikefish  United States Navy The decommissioned Balao-class auxiliary submarine was sunk as a target in the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island, New York.
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6 August

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Guernsey Coast United Kingdom The coaster collided with the steamer Catcher ( Liberia) 30 nautical miles (56 km) off Cherbourg, France, and sank. One crewman was reported missing.[96]
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8 August

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Ema Marie United States The 7-gross register ton, 31.5-foot (9.6 m) fishing vessel sank in Iliamna Bay on the southeastern coast of the Alaska Peninsula in Alaska.[48]
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10 August

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Laurie Ann United States The motor vessel was destroyed by fire at Cordova, Alaska.[53]
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11 August

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S J No. 5 United States The motor vessel sank in Uyak Bay on the coast of Kodiak Island 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) from Harvester Island (57°39′N 154°00′W).[15]
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25 August

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Kenya United Kingdom The tug collided with Maarshaven ( Netherlands) and sank at Tilbury, Essex, United Kingdom. Later raised and beached.[97]
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September

1 September

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Medina Princess United Kingdom The cargo ship was driven onto a reef off Djibouti. She was sold for scrapping in 1967.[98]
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5 September

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Amonea Panama Typhoon Ruby: The cargo ship broke from her moorings in a typhoon at Hong Kong. She collided with other vessels and ras aground on the Datum Rock. She was refloated on 11 October.[99]
Anji United States Typhoon Ruby: The Liberty ship was driven ashore at Honk Kong during a typhoon. She was refloated on 24 November and scrapped in March 1965.[100]
Bogota  Hong Kong Typhoon Ruby: The cargo ship, laid up due to severe damage, was driven ashore on Lantau Island during a typhoon. Further damaged by Typhoon Dot on 13 October, she was refloated on 26 October. Consequently scrapped.[101]
Cosmo Trader  Hong Kong Typhoon Ruby: The cargo ship was driven ashore on Kau Shau Island, Hong Kong. She was refloated on 4 November but was declared a constructive total loss. She was consequently scrapped.[102]
Dorar Liberia Typhoon Ruby: The cargo ship foundered at Hong Kong with the loss of eleven crew.[103]
Southern Paul United Kingdom This former coastal minesweeper was acting as a port auxiliary craft in Leith Harbour, South Georgia when she capsized and sank due to the accumulation of snow and ice on deck.[104]
Southern Peter United Kingdom This former coastal minesweeper was acting as a port auxiliary craft in Leith Harbour, South Georgia when she capsized and sank due to the accumulation of snow and ice on deck.[105]
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6 September

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Leecliffe Hall Canada The bulk carrier collided with Apollonia ( Greece) and sank with the loss of three crew. Amongst her eight passengers was Maurice Bourget, Speaker of the Senate of Canada. All passengers were rescued.[106]
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7 September

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Kirk Maid Cayman Islands The cargo ship sprang a leak and sank 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Kingston, Jamaica. She was on a voyage from Dominica to Kingston.[107]
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11 September

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Globe Explorer United States The bulk carrier, a converted T2 tanker, suffered an engine room fire 270 nautical miles (500 km) east of Cape Charles, Virginia and was abandoned by her crew. She was on a voyage from the Hampton Roads, Virginia to Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. She was towed in to the Hampton roads on 16 September. She was repaired in 1965. Her fore part was joined to the stern section of the T2 tanker Appomatox, re-entering service as Globe Explorer. The stern section was joing to the fore section of Appomatox. The ship was renamed Fairwind and sold for scrap.[108][109]
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13 September

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Locks United States The 43-gross register ton, 58.7-foot (17.9 m) fishing vessel was lost after she collided with the vessel Fern ( United States) at Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands.[53]
Marionga Maris Panama The cargo liner ran aground on the Etna Bank, approximately 45 nautical miles (83 km) north of Jakarta, Indonesia. She was on a voyage from Manila, Philippines to a port in Canada. She was refloated and resumed her voyage.[110]
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14 September

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Avalon United States The barge foundered in a storm off Palos Verdes, California.
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17 September

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Penn Carrier United States The cargo ship ran aground in the Suez Canal.[111]
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18 September

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Trentbank United Kingdom The cargo ship collided with Fogo ( Portugal) and was flooded.[112]
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20 September

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Unidentified tanker Japan The tanker collided with the cargo ship Eastern Take ( United Kingdom) off Nagoya, Japan, and sank with the loss of seven crew.[113]
Kaptjan Nielsen Denmark The dredger capsized and sank at Brisbane, Australia. Seven crew were killed and two reported as missing.[114]
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25 September

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Adri XIV Indonesia Typhoon Wilda: The cargo ship capsized and sank at Kobe, Japan in a typhoon. Subsequently refloated and laid up at Nadahama, after which no further trace.[115]
Oriental United Kingdom Typhoon Wilda: The cargo ship was driven aground at Satsuma, Kagoshima, Japan during a typhoon. All crew were rescued.[116]
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29 September

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Livanita Norway The bulk carrier ran aground in the Clyde at Scotstoun, Glasgow, United Kingdom.[117] Refloated on 6 October.[118]
Sycamore Hill United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground in the Bosporus, Turkey.[119] Refloated 2 October.[120]
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30 September

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Spray United States The 8-gross register ton, 31.2-foot (9.5 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Juneau, Alaska.[15]
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Tosha United States The 13-gross register ton, 35.5-foot (10.8 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire on the Copper River Flats near Cordova, Alaska.[59]
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October

7 October

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USS Barbero  United States Navy The decommissioned Balao-class guided-missile submarine was sunk as a target in the Pacific Ocean off Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, by the submarine USS Greenfish ( United States Navy).
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8 October

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Capraay Sweden The fishing vessel caught fire and sank in the North Sea. Her crew were rescued by another Swedish fishing vessel.[121]
Erato West Germany The cargo ship caught fire at Detroit, Michigan, United States. Two of her crew were killed.[122]
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9 October

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Hecta I Cuba The fishing vessel was sunk by a Cuban exile-operated speedboat.[81]
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12 October

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Stefanios Greece The Liberty ship ran aground on the Atlantic coast of Spain just outside the Strait of Gibraltar at 36°01′N 5°43′W. She was later refloated and towed to Gibraltar, where she was declared a constructive total loss. She subsequently was scrapped.[123]
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14 October

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Amonea Panama Typhoon Dot: The cargo ship was driven ashore in a typhoon at Hong Kong. She was declared a total loss.[124]
Borus United Kingdom Typhoon Dot: The tanker, awaiting scrapping, sank in a typhoon at Hong Kong. Subsequently refloated and scrapped.[125]
Dia Panama The cargo ship developed a leak and sank south of Savona, Italy (44°12′N 08°38′E). She was on a voyage from Antwerp, Belgium to Bourgas, Bulgaria.[126]
Doris Netherlands The cargo ship was driven ashore in a storm at Naples, Italy. She capsized and sank.[127]
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15 October

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Famous United States The motor vessel sank in Frederick Sound in the Alexander Archipelago in Southeast Alaska.[49]
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18 October

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Tulipan Spain The cargo ship ran aground on the Monach Islands, Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom. Thirteen of her fourteen crew were rescued by a Royal Air Force helicopter.[128]
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20 October

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Navarchos Koundouriotis Greece The Liberty ship ran aground on a sandbar at Mar del Plata, Argentina, near the port's entrance. The freighter was on a voyage from Mar del Plata to Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. She broke in two and was declared a constructive total loss; consequently scrapped.[129]
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22 October

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Radio United States The 13-gross register ton, 35.3-foot (10.8 m) fishing vessel was destroyed by fire at Hoonah, Alaska.[58]
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25 October

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Capetan Vanghelis Liberia The cargo ship ran aground on the Goodwin Sands, Kent, United Kingdom. Refloated after six hours by a tug and the Ramsgate lifeboat.[130]
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26 October

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Paul L United States During a voyage from Aberdeen, Washington, to Kodiak, Alaska, via Ketchikan, Alaska, the 65-gross register ton, 65.4-foot (19.9 m) fishing vessel was wrecked during a storm near the mouth of the Italio River (59°19′40″N 139°14′30″W) 40 nautical miles (74 km; 46 mi) southeast of Yakutat, Alaska. All four members of her crew lost their lives.[13]
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27 October

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Charles A. Dunning Canada The vessel sank at 46°30′N 61°40′W after breaking its tow from Pictou, Nova Scotia to the scrapyard at Sydney, Nova Scotia.[131]
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28 October

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Magdeburg West Germany Sank after a collision with Yamashiro Maru ( Japan), off Broadness Point, Northfleet, Kent. Later raised and sold,[132] but sank whilst under tow in Bay of Biscay whilst being delivered to her new Greek owners.[citation needed]
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29 October

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Tjokroaminoto Indonesia
Tjokroaminoto in port of Amsterdam
The cargo ship sank in Amsterdam Harbour, Netherlands after her cargo of copra caught fire.[133]
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November

1 November

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A P S Co. No. 10 United States The 42-gross register ton, 60.1-foot (18.3 m) barge was destroyed by fire at Sand Point, Alaska.[34]
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11 November

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Comet United States The 36-gross register ton, 47.9-foot (14.6 m) fishing vessel was wrecked at Shaft Rock (55°27′15″N 133°19′10″W) off Noyes Island in the Alexander Archipelago in Southeast Alaska.[25]
Macedon  Greece The cargo ship ran aground at Ras Beirut, Lebanon and broke in three. She was on a voyage from Houston, Texas, United States to Bombay, India. She sank on 21 November.[134]
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15 November

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Archangelos Liberia The Liberty ship sprang a leak and foundered in the Pacific Ocean off Baja California, Mexico. (24°10′N 111°50′W). She was on a voyage from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States to Tokyo, Japan.[135][136]
Marnic Liberia The Liberty ship ran aground at San Salvador, Bahamas. She was on a voyage from Maracaibo, Venezuela to New York, United States. She was later refloated but declared a constructive total loss.[123][137]
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17 November

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Clydefield United Kingdom The tanker was severely damaged by fire at Cutuco, El Salvador. She was consequently scrapped.[138]
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18 November

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Kali L. Liberia The Liberty ship ran aground at Nojima Saki, Japan (34°53′N 139°50′E). She was on a voyage from Iloilo, Philippines to New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. She was refloated on 14 December and towed in to Yokosuka, Japan. Declared a constructive total loss, she was scrapped there in March 1965.[139]
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20 November

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Pompadour Panama The cargo ship ran aground in the South China Sea, some 70 nautical miles (130 km) west of Palawan, Philippines. Salvonia ( United Kingdom) sent to her rescue, but also ran aground whilst towing Pompadour. Both crews rescued by HMS Zest ( Royal Navy).[140]
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23 November

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Virginia E United States The 70 GRT, 68.7-foot (20.9 m) fishing vessel burned at King Cove, Alaska.[61]
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24 November

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USS Sea Devil  United States Navy The decommissioned Balao-class auxiliary submarine was sunk as a target in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California.
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26 November

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Stolt Dagali Norway The edible products tanker was cut in half in a collision with the ocean liner/cruise ship Shalom ( Israel) in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) from New York City, killing 19 of her 44 crew members. Her stern section sank, but her bow section remained afloat.
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29 November

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Agios Nikolaos Y Greece The cargo ship exploded and sank off Peniche, Portugal. Crew rescued by the tanker Fogo ( Portugal).[141]
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Meracoulosa Liberia The T2 tanker collided with Del Sol ( United States) at Port Arthur, Texas, United States and was damaged.[142]
Meracoulosa Liberia The T2 tanker collided with Torvanger ( Norway in the Sabine Pass. She ran aground and was further damaged.[142]
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December

1 December

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Fury Panama The cargo ship was driven ashore at Wedge Island, Nova Scotia, Canada in a storm. She was declared a constructive total loss.[143]
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2 December

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Acadia Seahawk Canada The trawler sank at 43°30′N 61°10′W.[144]
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3 December

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Union Pacific United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground off Naha, Japan. She was on a voyage from Mormugao, India to Osaka, Japan. She was declared a constructive total loss.[145]
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7 December

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Scantic Denmark The cargo ship foundered in Saint George's Channel (51°10′N 7°15′W. She was on a voyage from Preston, Lancashire to Goole, Yorkshire, United Kingdom[146]
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11 December

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Meracoulosa Liberia The T2 tanker was severely damaged by weather, with all bulkheads and her bottom plating fractured. She was on a voyage from Beaumont, Texas, United States to Karachi, Pakistan.[142]
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12 December

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Deutschland West Germany The coaster collided with Vera ( Norway) in the Lower Elbe and sank with the loss of four crew.[147]
Fury Canada The cargo ship lost her steering gear and was driven ashore at Canso, Nova Scotia.[148]
Yewcroft United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground at IJmuiden, Netherlands.[147]
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13 December

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Tjoba Netherlands The coaster capsized and sank in the Rhine at Sankt Goar, West Germany. The ship was raised after eight days when it was discovered that the ship's cat had survived in an air pocket. He was taken to a vet in Koblenz for treatment.[149]
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14 December

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Golfo di Trieste Italy The Liberty ship sprang a leak and sank in the Pacific Ocean (11°10′N 112°31′E).[150]
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17 December

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North Wind United States The 32-gross register ton, 50.1-foot (15.3 m) tug sank about 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) east of Cape Spencer, Alaska.[55]
San Patrick Liberia During a voyage from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to Yokohama, Japan, the 521-foot (159 m) bulk carrier, a converted T2 tanker, was wrecked on Ulak Island in the western Aleutian Islands and broke up on rocks in heavy surf with the loss of her entire crew of 32, all of whom were from northwestern Spain.[15][151][152][153][154]
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22 December

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North Wind Denmark The coaster was driven ashore at Preston, Devon, United Kingdom. Crew rescued by breeches buoy.[155]
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23 December

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HMCyS Vijaya  Royal Ceylon Navy The Algerine-class minesweeper ran aground during a cyclone in the Gulf of Mannar.[156]
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24 December

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Athenoula T Liberia The Liberty ship ran aground at Hook of Holland, South Holland, Netherlands. Later refloated, she was declared a constructive total loss.[157]
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25 December

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Smith Voyager United States The cargo sank under tow in the South Atlantic.[158] She had been disabled on 21 December following a shift in her cargo of grain.[153] She foundered due to the rupturing of a seam.[159] Four crew drowned,[160] the remaining crew were rescued by a United States Coast Guard cutter.[159]
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26 December

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Albinp Philippines The trawler sank in the South China Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west of Luzon. Her crew were rescued by the trawler Eduardo ( Philippines).[161]
Arturo Philippines The trawker sank in the South China Sea 150 nautical miles (280 km) north west of Luzon. Her crew were rescued by the trawler Eduardo ( Philippines).[161]
Fuel tide Greece The fuel hulk was driven ashore at Skaramangas. She was later refloated.[162]
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28 December

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Southbank United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground off Washington Island, Kiribati[163] and broke in two.[164] The crew abandoned ship but returned later when the second mate was drowned and two injured. USCGC Winnebago ( United States Coast Guard) was sent to her aid.[163] Winnebago rescued 103 passengers and crew the next day.[164]
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El Firma United States The 8-gross register ton, 31.3-foot (9.5 m) fishing vessel sank at Cordova, Alaska.[48]
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Betty S United States The 12-gross register ton, 38.6-foot (11.8 m) fishing vessel sank off Ketchikan, Alaska.[46]
Margin United Kingdom The coaster ran aground at Port Elizabeth, South Africa, subsequently scrapped.[165]
Saint Anna United States The 26-gross register ton, 48-foot (14.6 m) fishing vessel was reported in 1964 to have been lost after striking a rock in Johnson Cove (56°05′55″N 132°41′20″W) near Lincoln Rock (56.0569°N 132.6958°W / 56.0569; -132.6958 (Lincoln Rock)) in Southeast Alaska. The report does not provide a date for the sinking or specify the year in which it occurred.[15]
Thorium United Kingdom The ICI coaster ran aground on Knot Spit, Lancashire in 1964 and was refloated six days later.[166]
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