List of shipwrecks in February 1917
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1 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ada | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) north north west of Trevose Head, Cornwall by SM U-55 ( | |
| Butron | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 90 nautical miles (170 km) off Punta Galea, Biscay (44°53′N 3°52′W) by SM U-67 ( | |
| Essonite | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north north west of Trevose Head (50°35′N 5°04′W) by SM U-55 ( | |
| Gamma | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Land's End, Cornwall (51°08′N 6°56′W) by SM UC-46 ( | |
| Ida Duncan | The tug foundered in Tees Bay with the loss of six of her crew.[7] | |
| Inverlyon | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north by west of Trevose Head (50°47′N 5°05′W) by SM U-55 ( | |
| Jerv | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (54°16′N 0°09′E) by SM UC-32 ( | |
| Pilot | Unknown | The steamer left Salina Cruz, Mexico for Ocus, Guatemala and disappeared.[10] |
| Portia | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Flamborough Head (53°45′N 0°19′E). Her crew survived.[11] | |
| Sainte Hélène | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime. Her crew survived.[12] |
2 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMT Cotsmuir | The naval trawler foundered in the North Sea with the loss of all thirteen crew.[13] | |
| Elikon | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Cape Penas, Spain (43°44′N 6°16′W) by SM U-67 ( | |
| Gabrielle | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) west north west of Cap d'Antifer, Seine-Inférieure by SM UB-23 ( | |
| Garnet Hill | World War I: The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Ireland (51°10′N 11°40′W) by SM U-45 ( | |
| HMT G.S.P. | The naval drifter/net vessel was lost in a collision off the Owers Lightship ( | |
| HMT Holdene | World War I: The 125-foot (38 m), 274-ton steam naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-11 ( | |
| Isle of Arran | World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) south of the Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork (50°15′N 7°05′W) by SM UC-46 ( | |
| Loch Broom | The four-masted barque was sunk by German submarine SM U-81 ( | |
| Odin | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of the Créac'h Lighthouse, Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-53 ( | |
| Pomoschnick | World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-55 ( | |
| Songdal | World War I: The four-masted barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland (50°10′N 10°15′W) by SM U-81 ( | |
| Uhlenhorst | World War I: The Grasbrook-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off Helgoland. | |
| Unknown naval trawler | World War I: A naval trawler was reportedly sunk by a mine while attempting to notify Usona ( |
3 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Antonin | World War I: The barque was captured and sunk by SMS Seeadler ( | |
| Belford | World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°34′N 12°16′W) by SM U-45 ( | |
| Confiante | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) north of the Île de Batz, Finistère (49°04′N 4°10′W) by SM UB-18 ( | |
| Eavestone | World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles (176 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (approximately 51°N 12°W) by SM U-45 ( | |
| Goeland | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) off Triagoz, Côtes-du-Nord (49°04′N 4°10′W) by SM UB-18 ( | |
| Hollinside | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 115 nautical miles (213 km) west south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-43 ( | |
| Housatonic | World War I: The cargo ship was captured and sunk with explosives in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°35′N 6°08′W) by SM U-53 ( | |
| Lars Kruse | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 16 nautical miles (30 km) north of Ouessant by SM UB-18 ( | |
| Port Adelaide | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (48°49′N 11°40′W) by SM U-81 ( | |
| Sainte Marie | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) north of the Île de Batz by SM UB-18 ( | |
| Songelv | World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of the Fastnet Rock (50°20′N 11°10′W) by SM U-43 ( | |
| Tamara | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 100 nautical miles (190 km) west south west of the Fastnet Rock (50°26′N 12°15′W) by SM U-54 ( | |
| Wasdale | World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of the Fastnet Rock (50°22′N 11°53′W) by SM U-43 ( |
4 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aimée Maria | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°27′N 6°40′W) by SM U-53 ( | |
| Anna Maria | World War I: The barquentine was sunk in the English Channel (49°37′N 5°10′W) by SM U-83 ( | |
| Bangphutis | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Isles of Scilly (49°35′N 6°25′W) by SM U-53 ( | |
| Cerera | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of the Stiff Lighthouse, Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UB-18 ( | |
| Charlotte W. Miller | The schooner went ashore near Marquesas Keys off Key West, Florida. Refloated and returned to service.[46] | |
| Coquette | World War I: The topsail schooner was sunk in the English Channel 28 nautical miles (52 km) south of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM U-83 ( | |
| Dauntless | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Pointe de la Coubre, Gironde, France (45°36′N 1°10′W) by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Eridania | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 96 nautical miles (178 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-45 ( | |
| Floridian | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (50°42′N 14°39′W) by SM U-54 ( | |
| Ghazee | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south south west of Galley Head, County Cork by SM U-60 ( | |
| Maria | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (49°40′N 11°50′W) by SM U-81 ( | |
| Marthe | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) south south east of the Isles of Scilly (49°42′N 6°00′W) by SM UC-45 ( | |
| Palm Leaf | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (approximately 51°N 15°W) by SM U-54 ( | |
| Solbakken | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 60 nautical miles (110 km) south west of Ouessant by SM UC-24 ( | |
| Thor II | World War I: The barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 80 nautical miles (150 km) west of Ireland (50°18′N 11°48′W) by SM U-45 ( | |
| Turino | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 174 nautical miles (322 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°25′N 13°50′W) by SM U-43 ( |
5 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Prosper | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk, United Kingdom by SM UB-40 ( | |
| Azul | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-54 ( | |
| Bråvalla | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom[61] (49°40′N 6°45′W) by SM U-53 ( | |
| Emerald | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Norfolk by SM UB-40 ( | |
| Hurstwood | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea six nautical miles (11 km) north east of Whitby, Yorkshire (54°35′N 0°35′W) by SM UB-34 ( | |
| Iowa | The schooner barge, in tow of Covington ( | |
| Kennebec | The schooner barge, in tow of Covington ( | |
| Lorton | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 11 nautical miles (20 km) east of Santander, Cantabria, Spain by SM U-67 ( | |
| Lux | World War I: The tanker was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) west of Mizen Head, County Cork by SM U-60 ( | |
| Primrose | World War I: The trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-29 ( | |
| Resolute | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 64 nautical miles (119 km) east by south of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire (55°56′N 0°15′W) by SM UB-22 ( | |
| Vestra | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea (54°46′N 1°07′W) by SM UB-35 ( | |
| Warley Pickering | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 46 nautical miles (85 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-60 ( | |
| Wartenfels | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock (50°10′N 11°59′W) by SM U-81 ( | |
| Yvonne | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of Arcachon, Gironde by SM UB-39 ( |
6 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) east north east of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UB-22 ( | |
| Balgownie | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 ( | |
| Cliftonian | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) south by east of Galley Head, County Cork (51°28′N 8°55′W) by SM U-85 ( | |
| Crown Point | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 55 nautical miles (102 km) west of the Isles of Scilly (50°06′N 7°46′W) by SM U-83 ( | |
| Ellavore | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) north of Cap Villano, Spain by SM UC-24 ( | |
| Ferruccio | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea off Whitby, Yorkshire, United Kingdom by SM UB-34 ( | |
| Havgard | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) north east of Cape Villano by SM UC-24 ( | |
| H. P. Co. No. 1 | The barge broke loose and went ashore after her tow vessel, Vivo ( | |
| H. P. Co. No. 5 | The barge broke loose and went ashore after her tow vessel, Vivo ( | |
| HMT Longset | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-46 ( | |
| Perseo | The Pegaso-class torpedo boat collided with Astore ( | |
| Romeo | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 70 nautical miles (130 km) east of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland (56°50′N 0°00′E) by SM UB-22 ( | |
| Rupert | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) east north east of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UB-22 ( | |
| Saxon Briton | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north north east of Gurnard's Head, Cornwall (50°13′N 5°35′W) by SM U-55 ( | |
| Vivo | The motor vessel grounded on rocks in fog in an unknown location.[67] |
7 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodite | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Alexandria, Egypt by SM U-38 ( | |
| Boyne Castle | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north east of St Abb's Head, Berwickshire by SM UB-22 ( | |
| Buenos Aires | World War I: The full-rigged sailing ship was captured and sunk by SMS Seeadler ( | |
| California | World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 38 nautical miles (70 km) west of The Fastnet Rock (51°10′N 9°24′W) by SM U-85 ( | |
| Corsican Prince | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Whitby, Yorkshire (54°30′N 0°31′W) by SM UB-34 ( | |
| Diaz | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland(50°05′N 8°43′W) by SM U-83 ( | |
| Gravina | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 85 nautical miles (157 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (51°03′N 11°30′W) by SM U-81 ( | |
| Hans Kinck | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea off the Noordhinder Lightship ( | |
| Noella | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-26 ( | |
| Saint Ninian | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Whitby (54°30′N 0°32′W) by SM UB-34 ( | |
| Saxonian | World War I: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 270 nautical miles (500 km) west by north of the Fastnet Rock (50°26′N 16°26′W) by SM U-54 ( | |
| Shakespeare | World War I: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off the Firth of Forth by SM UB-22 ( | |
| Storskog | World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-60 ( | |
| Väring | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east north east of Noup Head, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom[100] by SM U-78 ( | |
| Vedamore | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (51°17′N 10°03′W) by SM U-85 ( | |
| Wallace | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean (50°30′N 15°05′W by SM U-54 ( | |
| Yola | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM U-55 ( |
8 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMT Aivern | The naval trawler was sunk in the Western Approaches.[17][105] | |
| Derika | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea (52°53′N 3°20′E) by SM UC-33 ( | |
| Elswick Manor | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 ( | |
| Guillame Tell | World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UC-65 ( | |
| HMS Gurkha | World War I: The Tribal-class destroyer struck a mine placed by SM UC-47 ( | |
| Hanna Larsen | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the North Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east by north of Spurn Point, Yorkshire (53°42′N 0°39′E) by SM UC-39 ( | |
| Ida | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UC-39 ( | |
| Lullington | World War I: The collier struck a mine placed by SM UC-47 ( | |
| SMS M56 | World War I: The Type 1915 minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the North Sea. | |
| Mary Ann | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) north north east of St. Ives Head, Cornwall by SM UC-65 ( | |
| SM UC-39 | World War I: The Type UC II submarine was depth charged, shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Flamborough Head (53°56′N 0°05′E) by HMS Thrasher ( | |
| SM UC-46 | World War I: The Type UC II submarine was rammed and sunk in the English Channel off the Goodwin Sands, Kent, United Kingdom (51°07′N 1°39′E) by HMS Liberty ( |
9 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Benbow | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Inchcape, Forfarshire by SM UB-22 ( | |
| Duke of York | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 34 nautical miles (63 km) east by south of Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire by SM UB-22 ( | |
| Mantola | World War I: The cargo liner sank after being torpedoed the previous day in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Ireland 143 nautical miles (265 km) off Fastnet Rock (49°55′N 12°25′W) by U-81 ( | |
| Marianne | World War I: The fishing lugger was sunk in the North Sea off the Terschelling Bank Lightship ( | |
| HMT Yesso | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-29 ( |
10 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Athenian | World War I: The trawler was scuttled in the North Sea 105 nautical miles (194 km) east by south of Aberdeen (57°20′N 1°30′E) by SM UB-22 ( | |
| Beechtree | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 11 nautical miles (20 km) south east of Start Point, Devon (50°08′N 3°23′W) by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Bellax | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of the Isle of May, Fife, United Kingdom by SM UB-22 ( | |
| HMT Gracie | The naval trawler was lost on this date.[17] | |
| Ireland | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 105 nautical miles (194 km) off Girdle Ness, Aberdeenshire (57°10′N 1°10′E) by SM UB-22 ( | |
| Japanese Prince | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 24 nautical miles (44 km) south west of Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°36′N 6°46′W) by SM UC-47 ( | |
| Netherlee | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 92 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Fastnet Rock (50°44′N 11°45′W) by SM U-81 ( | |
| Ostrich | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 135 nautical miles (250 km) off the Longstone Lighthouse, Farne Islands by SM U-45 ( | |
| Paquerette | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) off Ouessant, Finistère by SM U-83 ( | |
| Rancagua | World War I: The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay (46°20′N 5°30′W) by SM UB-39 ( | |
| Sallagh | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea off Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 ( |
11 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ada | World War I: The brigantine was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south of Anvil Point, Dorset by SM UC-66 ( | |
| Ashwold | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) north east by north of North Shields, Northumberland by SM UC-44 ( | |
| Assunta | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south of Cape Carbonara, Sardinia (38°30′N 9°30′E) by SM U-35 ( | |
| Dalmata | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 25 nautical miles (46 km) north west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°56′N 5°32′W) by SM UB-38 ( | |
| Dernes | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 18 nautical miles (33 km) north west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°40′N 5°25′W) by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Lycia | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east by north of the South Bishop Lighthouse, Pembrokeshire (52°12′N 5°27′W) by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Norwood | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea off Aberdeen by SM UC-29 ( | |
| Olivia | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 21 nautical miles (39 km) south west of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Vasilissa Olga | World War I: the cargo ship was scuttled in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south of the Owers Lightship ( | |
| Voltaire | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north north east of the Bishops and Clerks Rocks by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Woodfield | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) off the Royal Sovereign Lightship ( |
12 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adolf | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea[140] off Dennis Head Old Beacon, North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (58°53′N 1°32′W) by SM UC-44 ( | |
| Afric | World War I: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 12 nautical miles (22 km) south south west of the Eddystone Lighthouse (49°59′N 4°18′W) by SM UC-66 ( | |
| Aghios Spyridon | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) off the Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall (50°10′N 5°48′W) by SM UC-47 ( | |
| Brissons | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) west of Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°31′N 5°15′W) by SM UC-47 ( | |
| Cilicia | World War I: The collier struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Dassen Island, South Africa.[4][17] | |
| Dale | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 42 nautical miles (78 km) south by east of North Ronaldsay by SM UC-44 ( | |
| HMT Euston | World War I: The 117.5-foot (35.8 m), 209-ton steam minesweeping naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-30 ( | |
| Foreland | World War I: The collier struck a mine placed by SM UC-11 ( | |
| Hugo Hamilton | World War I: The auxiliary sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland[150] (55°39′N 12°13′W) by SM U-81 ( | |
| Lucent | World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of the Lizard, Cornwall (50°20′N 4°43′W) by SM UC-66 ( | |
| Lyman M. Law | World War I: The four-masted schooner was captured and sunk with explosives in the Mediterranean Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) off Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy by SM U-35 ( | |
| Nordcap | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France (46°18′N 1°52′W) by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Pinna | World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Irish Sea 7.5 nautical miles (13.9 km) south south east of the South Bishop Lighthouse, Pembrokeshire by SM UC-65 ( | |
| West | World War I: The auxiliary schooner was sunk in the North Sea by SM UC-36 ( |
13 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | World War I: The 104-foot (32 m), 144-ton steam trawler was shelled, captured, and scuttled with explosives in the Atlantic Ocean 13 nautical miles (24 km) north of Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal by SM U-78 ( | |
| F. D. Lambert | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-47 ( | |
| Friendship | World War I: The fishing smack was sunk in the Irish Sea off the Smalls Lighthouse by SM UC-65 ( | |
| King Alfred | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 75 nautical miles (139 km) south of Fair Isle by SM UC-44 ( | |
| Percy Roy | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) off Mallorca, Spain by SM U-35 ( | |
| Progreso | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 11 nautical miles (20 km) off Lacanau, Gironde, France by SM UC-21 ( | |
| HMT Sisters Melville | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-4 ( | |
| SMS Staar | The naval drifter/Vorpostenboot was lost on this date. | |
| Zircon | World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the Irish Sea 26 nautical miles (48 km) south west of the Smalls Lighthouse by SM UC-65 ( |
14 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Belvoir Castle | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea south east of Buchan Ness, Aberdeenshire (57°17′N 1°30′W) by SM UC-44 ( | |
| Edward F. Clark | The schooner barge foundered at anchor off Assateague Light in a storm, a total loss. The crew were rescued by Saratoga (flag unknown) before sinking.[67] | |
| Eudora | World War I: The four-masted barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM UC-33 ( | |
| F-4 | The F-class submarine sank in the Ligurian Sea off La Spezia, Italy, during trials. She was refloated and repaired and she returned to service in September 1917.[171] | |
| Ferga | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire (50°02′N 5°04′W) by SM UC-65 ( | |
| SMS Geier | World War I: The auxiliary cruiser was scuttled in the South Atlantic Ocean near Ilha da Trindade. | |
| Greenland | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Bardsey Island (52°30′N 5°05′W) by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Hopemoor | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of the Skellig Islands (51°53′N 11°00′W) by SM U-60 ( | |
| Inishowen Head | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Longscar | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay (45°25′N 1°55′W) by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Mar Adriatico | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay (45°43′N 1°24′W) by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Margarita | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west by west of Bardsey Island by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Marie Leonhardt | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-11 ( | |
| Marthe Yvonne | World War I: The pilot boat was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 15 nautical miles (28 km) west south west of La Coubre Point, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-70 ( | |
| Mary Bell | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the North Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) east by north of Aberdeen by SM UC-44 ( | |
| Mery | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) south east of Alicante, Spain by SM U-35 ( | |
| Michele | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily, Italy by SM U-38 ( | |
| Oceania | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 28 nautical miles (52 km) south of Alicante by SM U-35 ( | |
| Torino | World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Ionian Sea (36°23′N 19°10′E) by SM U-39 ( |
15 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Afton | World War I: The passenger ship was scuttled in the Irish Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) north by east of Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire (52°24′N 5°09′W) by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Aline | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 25 nautical miles (46 km) west south west of the La Coubre Lighthouse, Charente-Maritime by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Alma Jeanne | World War I: The lugger was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay off Les Sables-d'Olonne, Vendée (46°09′N 1°53′W) by SM UC-66 ( | |
| Argos | World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Les Sables-d'Olonne (46°19′N 1°59′W) by SM UC-66 ( | |
| Brecknockshire | World War I: The cargo ship, on her maiden voyage, was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 490 nautical miles (910 km) east by north of Cape Frio, Brazil by SMS Möwe ( | |
| Desire Louise | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Biscay (46°09′N 1°43′W) by SM UC-66 ( | |
| French Prince | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 490 nautical miles (910 km) east north east of Cape Frio by SMS Möwe ( | |
| Kyanite | World War I: The coaster was scuttled in the Irish Sea 27 nautical miles (50 km) south south west of Bardsey Island, Pembrokeshire (52°18′N 4°55′W) by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Leven | World War I: The dredger struck a mine placed by SM UC-16 ( | |
| Marion Dawson | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south west of the Île d'Oléron, Charente-Maritime (46°03′N 1°33′W) by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Minas | World War I: The troopship was sunk in the Ionian Sea off Cape Matapan, Greece (36°25′N 18°24′E) by SM U-39 ( | |
| Stralsund | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of St. Kilda, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom by SM U-78 ( |
16 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Breim | The cargo ship collided with a Greek merchant vessel in the Bay of Biscay off Biarritz, Basses-Pyrénées, France and sank. Her crew were rescued.[197] | |
| Eddie | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 550 nautical miles (1,020 km) east north east of Cape Frio, Brazil by SMS Möwe ( | |
| Hermine | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Barfleur, Manche (48°50′N 2°58′W) by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Inver | The cargo ship collided with another vessel and sank in the Irish Sea. Her crew survived.[199] | |
| Lady Ann | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of Scarborough, Yorkshire by SM UB-21 ( | |
| Laertis | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Marettimo, Italy by SM UC-38 ( | |
| Mayola | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south east by east of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (36°53′N 8°26′W) by SM U-21 ( | |
| Niobe | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 8 nautical miles (15 km) off the Île de Ré, Charente-Maritime (46°14′N 1°49′W) by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Oriana | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Alicante, Spain by SM U-35 ( | |
| Pollcrea | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Bay of Biscay 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée, France by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Prudenza | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alicante by SM U-35 ( | |
| Queenswood | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) south west of Hartland Point, Devon (50°56′N 4°38′W) by SM UC-65 ( | |
| HMT Recepto | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by UC 30 ( | |
| Rose Dorothea | World War I: The fishing schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Cabo de Santa María, Portugal (36°50′N 8°25′W) by SM U-21 ( | |
| Ville de Bayonne | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of Hartland Point (51°03′N 4°37′W) by SM UC-65 ( |
17 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ala | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Strait of Sicily by SM U-39 ( | |
| Athos | World War I: The troopship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 200 nautical miles (370 km) south east of Malta by SM U-65 ( | |
| Bayonne | World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) off Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom by SM U-84 ( | |
| Cabo | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) south west of Ar Men, Finistère, France (48°00′N 5°09′W) by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Dalbeattie | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-60 ( | |
| Driebergen | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of Ouessant, Finistère (48°19′N 7°01′W) by SM UC-66 ( | |
| Emilia I | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Portugal by SM U-21 ( | |
| Excel | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 53 nautical miles (98 km) north east of the mouth of the River Tyne by SM UB-21 ( | |
| HMS Farnborough | World War I: The Q-ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland (51°34′N 11°23′W) by SM U-83 ( | |
| Friedrich Kahl | World War I: The Augustenburg-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines south west of Fanø. | |
| HMT Hawk | World War I: The 132.9-foot (40.5 m), 243-ton steam naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) east by south of Malta (34°05′N 16°18′E) by SM U-64 ( | |
| Iolo | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 40 nautical miles (74 km) south by west of the Fastnet Rock (50°43′N 9°30′W) by SM U-60 ( | |
| Lima | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Portugal by SM U-21 ( | |
| Okement | World War I: The 364.8-foot (111.2 m), 4,349-ton collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 140 nautical miles (260 km) south east by south of Malta (34°05′N 16°18′E) by SM U-64 ( | |
| Ootmarsum | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 65 nautical miles (120 km) west of Ouessant (48°40′N 6°45′W) by SM UC-66 ( | |
| Pierre Hubert | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) north of Ibiza, Spain by SM U-35 ( | |
| Romsdalen | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Portland Bill, Dorset (50°22′N 2°35′W) by SM U-84 ( | |
| Sea Products Co. No. 2 | The barge went ashore in a gale on the coast of California, a total loss.[67] | |
| Sea Products Co. No. 4 | The barge went ashore in a gale on the coast of California, a total loss.[67] | |
| Silene | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) north of Ouessant by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Tobyhanna | The schooner barge foundered off Delaware in a gale, a total loss. The crew were rescued by Annetta (flag unknown) before sinking.[67] | |
| Trompenburg | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 65 nautical miles (120 km) west of Ouessant (48°40′N 6°45′W) by SM UC-66 ( | |
| SM U-83 | World War I: The Type U 81 submarine was attacked and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by the Q-ship HMS Farnborough ( | |
| Worcestershire | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Indian Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of Colombo, Ceylon with the loss of two of her crew.[4] |
18 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Berrima | World War I: The passenger ship either struck a mine placed by SM U-84 ( | |
| HMT Clifton | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by UC 33 ( | |
| Giuseppe | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of Tarragona, Spain by SM U-35 ( | |
| Guido T | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south east of Tarragona by SM U-35 ( | |
| Jean Pierre | World War I: The three-masted schooner was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 95 nautical miles (176 km) west of Pointe de la Coubre, Charente-Maritime (45°48′N 3°05′W) by SM U-50 ( | |
| Juno | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south west of Start Point, Devon, United Kingdom (49°59′N 3°41′W) by SM U-84 ( | |
| Netherton | World War I: The barquentine was scuttled in the English Channel 16 nautical miles (30 km) south of Anvil Point, Dorset by SM UC-18 ( | |
| Skogland | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea[241] 6 nautical miles (11 km) south of Tarragona by SM U-35 ( | |
| Thorgny | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of Start Point, Devon (49°57′N 3°53′W) by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Triumph | World War I: The ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 45 nautical miles (83 km) north north west of the Roches-Douvres Lighthouse, Côtes-du-Nord, France by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Valdes | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) south of Portland Bill by SM U-84 ( |
19 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alice | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the English Channel north west of Fécamp, Seine-Inférieure (49°49′N 0°18′E) by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Brigade | World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 12 nautical miles (22 km) north west of Cayeux-sur-Mer, Somme, France (50°17′N 1°10′E) by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Centurion | World War I: The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east of The Lizard, Cornwall by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Corso | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 110 nautical miles (200 km) south by west of Malta (35°09′N 14°28′E) by SM U-64 ( | |
| Halcyon | World War I: The trawler struck a mine placed by SM U-71 ( | |
| Headley | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 35 nautical miles (65 km) south south west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly by SM U-67 ( | |
| Justine Marie | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the English Channel off Dieppe, Seine-Inférieure by SM UC-65 ( | |
| HMS Lady Olive | World War I: The Q-ship was sunk in the English Channel west of Jersey, Channel Islands, by SM UC-18 ( | |
| HMT Picton Castle | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Pinmore | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 540 nautical miles (1,000 km) north west of the St Paul Rocks, Brazil by SMS Seeadler ( | |
| Quinto | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south of Rome by SM UC-38 ( | |
| Rutenfjell | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-21 ( | |
| Saint Louis de Gonzague | World War I: The fishing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of Étaples, Pas-de-Calais by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Sigrid | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of Unst, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom (60°50′N 0°10′E) by SM U-49 ( | |
| Skrim | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) north north west of Le Tréport, Seine-Inférieure by SM UC-65 ( | |
| SM UC-18 | World War I: The Type UC II submarine was sunk in the English Channel west of Jersey (49°15′N 2°34′W) by the Q ship HMS Lady Olive ( | |
| Violette | World War I: The boat was sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of Étaples by SM UC-65 ( |
20 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cacique | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 250 nautical miles (460 km) west of the Île d'Yeu, Vendée (46°41′N 8°21′W) by SM U-21 ( | |
| Doravore | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea south of Elba, Italy (42°11′N 11°22′E) by SM UC-38 ( | |
| Falls of Afton | World War I: The barque was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south west of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall, United Kingdom (49°50′N 5°55′W) by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Rosalie | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) east of Djidjelli, Algeria (37°01′N 5°54′E) by SM U-39 ( | |
| Sankaty | The ferry went ashore on Wilburs Point at Sconticut Neck near New Bedford, Massachusetts. Refloated, repaired and returned to service.[46] |
21 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alice | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north of Cap d'Antifer, Seine-Inférieure, France (49°49′N 0°18′E) by SM UB-40 ( | |
| Dukat | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) south south east of Ballycotton, County Cork, United Kingdom by SM U-84 ( | |
| Energy | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) south south east of the Eddystone Lighthouse (49°57′N 4°40′W) by SM UC-66 ( | |
| K.L.M. | World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) north west by west of the Eddystone Lighthouse by SM UC-66 ( | |
| Manningham | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel[270] 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-17 ( | |
| HMS Mendi | The troopship was rammed and sunk in the English Channel off St Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by Darro ( | |
| Monarch | World War I: The fishing smack was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 14 nautical miles (26 km) south east by south of the Eddystone Lighthouse by SM UC-66 ( | |
| Perseus | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Indian Ocean 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of Colombo, Ceylon with the loss of three of her crew.[4] | |
| HMS Princess Alberta | World War I: The fleet messenger struck a mine placed by SM UC-23 ( | |
| Tecwyn | World War I: The auxiliary schooner was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 20 nautical miles (37 km) south of Portland Bill, Dorset by SM U-60 ( | |
| Wathfield | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) north of Cape Carbon, Algeria (37°00′N 4°56′E) by SM U-39 ( |
22 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adelina | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Solenzara, Corsica, France (41°46′N 9°37′E) by SM UC-38 ( | |
| Ajax | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère, France by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Ape | World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Solenzara (41°50′N 9°37′E) by SM UC-38 ( | |
| Bandoeng | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom by SM U-21 ( | |
| Blenheim | World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) south south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-50 ( | |
| Catherine Horan | The barge ran aground near Hog Island, Massachusetts. Refloated and returned to service.[46] | |
| Eemland | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of the Bishop's Rock (49°41′N 7°35′W) by SM U-21 ( | |
| Frolic | World War I: The trawler was shelled and sunk in the North Sea 90 nautical miles (170 km) east by south of Aberdeen by SM UC-42 ( | |
| Gaasterland | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of the Bishop's Rock (50°10′N 7°05′W) by SM U-21 ( | |
| Giovanni P. | World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Solenzara by SM UC-38 ( | |
| Invercauld | World War I: The barque was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 22 nautical miles (41 km) south east of Mine Head, County Cork by SM U-84 ( | |
| Jacatra | World War I: The cargo ship was captured, torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of the Bishop's Rock (49°52′N 7°00′W) by SM U-21 ( | |
| John Miles | The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 11 nautical miles (20 km) south east of Hartlepool, County Durham (54°38′10″N 0°54′00″W) by SM UB-21 ( | |
| Lord Collingwood | World War I: The trawler was sunk in the North Sea 85 nautical miles (157 km) east by south of Aberdeen by SM UC-42 ( | |
| Mary Horan | The barge ran aground near Hog Island, Massachusetts.[46] | |
| Michielino | World War I: The sailing vessel struck a mine placed by SM UC-38 ( | |
| Noorderdijk | World War I: The cargo ship was captured, torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of the Bishop's Rock by SM U-21 ( | |
| Normanna | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the English Channel by SM U-21 ( | |
| Nostra Signora del Porto Salvo | World War I: The brigantine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) west of Marettimo, Italy by SM UC-35 ( | |
| Saint Sauveur | World War I: The schooner was sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Ouessant by SM UC-17 ( | |
| San Michele | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Solenzara (41°40′N 9°40′E) by SM UC-38 ( | |
| Ville de Bougie | World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria (36°55′N 4°40′E) by SM U-39 ( | |
| Vincenzino | World War I: The sailing vessel struck a mine placed by SM UC-38 ( | |
| Willis Ct. Townes | The barge ran aground near Hog Island, Massachusetts. Refloated and returned to service.[46] | |
| Zaandijk | World War I: The cargo ship was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north west of the Bishop's Rock (49°52′N 7°00′W) by SM U-21 ( |
23 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Belgier | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 30 nautical miles (56 km) west of Belle Île, Morbihan, France (47°32′N 3°58′W) by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Capitol City | The barge sprung a leak and sank one-eighth-mile (0.20 km) south south west of the Brenton Reef Lightship in Block Island Sound, a total loss. Both crewmen died.[67] | |
| Grenadier | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-4 ( | |
| Iser | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay 14 nautical miles (26 km) north west of Belle Île (47°28′N 3°35′W) by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Katherine | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 200 nautical miles (370 km) north east of the St Paul Rocks, Brazil by SMS Möwe ( | |
| Longhirst | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east of Cape Bon, Tunisia (37°08′N 11°25′E) by SM U-35 ( | |
| Nyland | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay 12 to 13 nautical miles (22 to 24 km) off Groix, Morbihan (47°31′N 3°42′W) by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Trojan Prince | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north of Cape Churchell, Algeria by SM U-39 ( | |
| SM UC-32 | World War I: The Type UC II submarine was sunk by a mine she was laying off the Roker Pier Lighthouse, County Durham, United Kingdom (54°54′31″N 1°19′19″W) with the loss of all nineteen of her 22 crew.[304] |
24 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Albina | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Siniscola, Sardinia (40°39′N 9°58′E) by SM UC-38 ( | |
| Beneficent | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east north east of Hartlepool, County Durham (54°44′N 1°04′W) by SM UC-30 ( | |
| Dorothy | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) south east by south of Pantelleria, Italy (ERROR - not: (42°39′N 4°08′E) by SM U-35 ( | |
| Falcon | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west north west of the Fastnet Rock (52°40′N 14°45′W) by SM U-50 ( | |
| Miaoulis | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 130 nautical miles (240 km) off Benghazi, Libya by SM UB-43 ( | |
| Prikonisos | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) south east of Pantelleria (36°30′N 12°50′E) by SM U-35 ( | |
| Salamis | World War I: the coaster was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) south by east of the Glénan Islands, Finistère, France (47°33′N 3°54′W) by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Venere | World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of San Pietro Island by SM U-65 ( | |
| HMY Verona | World War I: The naval yacht struck a mine placed by SM UC-33 ( |
25 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-50 ( | |
| Huntsman | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 180 nautical miles (330 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (52°04′N 12°02′W) by SM U-50 ( | |
| Kleber | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Ouessant, Finistère by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Laconia | World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 160 nautical miles (300 km) north west by west of the Fastnet Rock (52°00′N 13°40′W) by SM U-50 ( | |
| Maria Adriana | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel off Cap Barfleur, Seine-Inférieure, France by SM UB-40 ( | |
| Saint Joseph | World War I: The fishing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of Berck, Pas-de-Calais by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Vigda | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of the Owers Lightship ( |
26 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Afreida Woermann | The cargo ship foundered in the Kattegat north of Höganäs, Skåne County, Sweden.[321] | |
| Alberdina | World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 35 nautical miles (65 km) north east of Alderney, Channel Islands by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Algiers | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south of the Owers Lightship (50°35′N 0°40′W) by SM UC-65 ( | |
| British Yeoman | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 230 nautical miles (430 km) north north west of the St Paul Rocks, Brazil by SMS Seeadler ( | |
| Burnby | World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) north of Cape Falcon, Algeria (36°00′N 0°42′W) by SM U-39 ( | |
| Clan Farquhar | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) east of Benghazi, Libya (33°30′N 20°05′E) by SM UB-43 ( | |
| Dido | World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 ( | |
| Dogan | The auxiliary river gunboat was lost on this date. | |
| Hannah Crossdell | World War I: The schooner struck a mine placed by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Lamentin | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) west south west of Guernsey, Channel Islands (49°40′N 3°25′W) by SM UC-17 ( | |
| Sea Gull | World War I: The coaster struck a mine placed by SM UC-16 ( | |
| HMT St Germain | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-16 ( | |
| Tammerfos | World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Barfleur, Seine-Inférieure, France by SM UB-40 ( | |
| Victoria | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Algiers, Algeria by SM UC-37 ( |
27 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brodmore | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (33°50′N 21°02′E) by SM UB-43 ( | |
| Brunette | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel off The Needles, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Elena M. | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Palermo, Sicily by SM UC-38 ( | |
| HMT Evadne | World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine placed by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Galgorm Castle | World War I: The barque was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 90 nautical miles (170 km) west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-49 ( | |
| Kio Ora | The steamer stranded off Castle Island, British West Indies. Later refloated by the wrecking steamer Relief (flag unknown).[338][339] | |
| La Rochefoucauld | World War I: The barque was captured and sunk by SMS Seeadler ( | |
| Luigino B. | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Tearaght Island, County Kerry, United Kingdom by SM U-49 ( | |
| Marie Madeleine | World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) north of Ver-sur-Mer, Calvados (49°30′N 0°40′W) by SM UC-43 ( | |
| Mecklenburg | World War I: The passenger ship struck a mine placed by SM UC-7 ( | |
| Niederwald | World War I: Badly damaged by a mine off Terschelling in the West Frisian Islands off the coast of the Netherlands on 23 February and abandoned, the minesweeper foundered in the North Sea during a storm. | |
| S. Ciro Palmerino | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea north west of Palermo by SM UC-38 ( | |
| Tritonia | World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Tearaght Island (52°13′N 11°26′W) by SM U-49 ( |
28 February
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cassini | World War I: The converted minelayer struck a mine placed by SM UC-35 ( | |
| Elisabetta Concettina | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north of Linosa by SM UC-35 ( | |
| Emancipato | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea east of Corsica, France by SM U-65 ( | |
| Giustina Madre | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) north of Linosa by SM UC-35 ( | |
| Harriet Williams | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) north north east of Cap d'Antifer, Manche, France by SM UB-18 ( | |
| Immaculée Conception | World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 15 nautical miles (28 km) south south west of Dungeness, Kent, United Kingdom by SM UB-40 ( | |
| Marie Joseph | World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the English Channel 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off Étretat, Seine-Inférieure (49°44′N 0°11′E) by SM UC-65 ( | |
| Shinsei Maru | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 80 nautical miles (150 km) north of Benghazi, Libya by SM UB-43 ( | |
| Sjøstad | World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of Cap la Heve, Seine-Inférieure by SM UC-65 ( |
Unknown date
| Ship | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fanny | The 126.3-foot (38.5 m), 235-ton steam trawler went missing after being sighted fishing on 1 February west of Scotland with the loss of all ten of her crew.[356][357] | |
| Usona | The steamer was sunk by a submarine sometime after 2 February.[358] |