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List of shipwrecks in February 1918

The list of shipwrecks in February 1918 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during February 1918.

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1 February

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List of shipwrecks: 1 February 1918
Ship State Description
Arrino  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 14 nautical miles (26 km) north west by west of Île Vierge, Finistère, France (48°43′N 4°54′W / 48.717°N 4.900°W / 48.717; -4.900) by SM U-90 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[1][2]
Cavallo  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) north west of Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°36′N 5°10′W / 50.600°N 5.167°W / 50.600; -5.167) by SM U-46 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three crew.[3]
HMT Cleon  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Folkestone, Kent with the loss of twelve of her crew.[4]
HMS E50  Royal Navy World War I: The E-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the South Dogger Lightship ( United Kingdom).
Kindly Light  United Kingdom World War I: The ketch was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) east north east of Trevose Head (50°38′N 5°49′W / 50.633°N 5.817°W / 50.633; -5.817) by SM U-101 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[5]
La Dives  France World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 54 nautical miles (100 km) north west of Cape Carbon, Algeria (37°25′N 4°18′E / 37.417°N 4.300°E / 37.417; 4.300) by SM UB-52 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 134 lives.[6]

2 February

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List of shipwrecks: 2 February 1918
Ship State Description
Avanti  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) south east by east of St. Alban's Head, Dorset by SM UB-59 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 22 of her crew.[7]
Celia  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 44 nautical miles (81 km) east by north of Cap de Creus, Spain (42°39′N 4°08′E / 42.650°N 4.133°E / 42.650; 4.133) by SM UB-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[8]
Edilio  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) east by north of Cap de Creus by SM UB-48 ( Imperial German Navy).[9]
Esterel  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerta, Algeria by SM UC-54 ( Imperial German Navy).[10]
Ida  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea off Bizerta by SM UC-54 ( Imperial German Navy).[11]
Jaffa  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east by south of the Owers Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UB-30 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of ten of her crew.[2][12]
SMS Kleiss  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Kabeljau-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines north west of Sylt.
Marie Magdeleine  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bristol Channel 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north west of Lundy Island, Devon, United Kingdom by SM U-101 ( Imperial German Navy).[13]
Newminster Abbey  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 44 nautical miles (81 km) east by north of Cap de Creus by SM UB-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][14]
HMT Remindo  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Seine Estuary by SM UC-79 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of twenty of her crew.[15]
SMS Rheinfels  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.
SMS Seestern  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Neuwerk-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines west of Horns Reef.
Sofie  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Bristol Channel by SM U-101 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight crew.[16]

3 February

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List of shipwrecks: 3 February 1918
Ship State Description
Aboukir  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) east by south of Cap de Creus, Spain (42°20′N 3°40′E / 42.333°N 3.667°E / 42.333; 3.667) by SM UB-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.[2][17]
SMS Brockeswalde  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.
SMS Flensburg  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Flensburg-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off northern Friesland.
Holmtown  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was sunk in the English Channel off the Shambles Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UB-59 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all fifteen crew.[18]
Lofoten  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 7 nautical miles (13 km) south east by east of Start Point, Devon (50°11′N 3°29′W / 50.183°N 3.483°W / 50.183; -3.483) by SM UB-38 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of seventeen of her crew.[19]
Lutece  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) west of the Godrevy Lighthouse (50°14′N 5°32′W / 50.233°N 5.533°W / 50.233; -5.533) by SM U-46 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[20]
Svanfos  Norway World War I: The coaster was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Orkney Islands, United Kingdom (59°12′N 3°55′W / 59.200°N 3.917°W / 59.200; -3.917) by SM UB-72 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[21]
SMS Weddigen  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Greier-class Vorpostenboot was sunk by mines off Horns Reef.

4 February

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List of shipwrecks: 4 February 1918
Ship State Description
Aurania  United Kingdom World War I: The troopship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) north west of Inistrahull, County Donegal by SM UB-67 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of nine crew. Aurania was taken in tow but ran aground at Tobermory, Isle of Mull. She subsequently broke up and was a total loss.
Maid of Harlech  United Kingdom World War I: The sailing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 46 nautical miles (85 km) north by west of Cape Ivi, Algeria (36°46′N 0°02′E / 36.767°N 0.033°E / 36.767; 0.033) by SM UB-52 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[22]
Participation  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Villajoyosa, Alicante, Spain (38°26′N 0°13′W / 38.433°N 0.217°W / 38.433; -0.217) by SM U-64 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[23]
Standish Hall  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) west by north of Alexandria, Egypt by SM U-33 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][24][25]
Treveal  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off The Skerries, Isle of Anglesey by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 33 crew.[2][26]
SM UC-50  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UC II submarine was depth charged and sunk in the English Channel off Dungeness, Kent, United Kingdom by HMS Zubian ( Royal Navy).

5 February

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List of shipwrecks: 5 February 1918
Ship State Description
Almanace  United States World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Maiden's Head, Ireland by SM UB-57 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six of her crew.[27]
Caprera  Italy World War I: The passenger ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea of Villajoyosa, Alicante, Spain (38°26′N 0°09′W / 38.433°N 0.150°W / 38.433; -0.150) by SM U-64 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[28]
Cresswell  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 18 nautical miles (33 km) east by north of the Kish Lightship ( United Kingdom) (53°29′N 5°30′W / 53.483°N 5.500°W / 53.483; -5.500) by SM U-46 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][29]
Cross Rip Lightship United States Lighthouse Service The lightship was swept off station by ice. She was last seen east of Great Round Shoal. Lost with all six hands.[30][31]
HMT Idena  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost in the Arctic Sea on this date.[32]
Mexico City  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) west by south of South Stack, Anglesey by SM U-101 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 29 crew.[2][33]
Panama Dredge No. 4  United States The dredge was lost at sea on a journey from Colon, Panama to Savannah, Georgia.[34][35]
Sebastian  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Madeira, Portugal (29°12′N 19°15′W / 29.200°N 19.250°W / 29.200; -19.250) by SM U-152 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[36]
Tuscania  United Kingdom World War I: Convoy HX 20: The ocean liner was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of Rathlin Island, County Donegal (55°37′N 6°26′W / 55.617°N 6.433°W / 55.617; -6.433) by SM UB-77 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 210 lives.

6 February

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List of shipwrecks: 6 February 1918
Ship State Description
Duca di Genova  Italy World War I: The passenger ship was damaged in the Mediterranean Sea 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off Cape Canet, Spain (39°36′N 0°11′W / 39.600°N 0.183°W / 39.600; -0.183) by SM U-64 ( Imperial German Navy). She was beached but was declared a total loss.[37]
Glenartney  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 30 nautical miles (56 km) north east of Cape Bon, Algeria by SM UC-54 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew.[38]
Harry R.  United States The barge was driven ashore at Saybrook, Connecticut.[39]
Holkar  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Trevose Head, Cornwall (50°39′N 5°10′W / 50.650°N 5.167°W / 50.650; -5.167) by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[40][41]
Marsouin  France World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Trevose Head (50°55′N 4°55′W / 50.917°N 4.917°W / 50.917; -4.917) by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy).[42]
HMT Nathaniel Cole  Royal Navy The naval trawler foundered in Lough Swilly off Buncrana, County Donegal with the loss of all hands.[24][43]
Ville de Verdun  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Guardamar, Spain (38°03′N 0°36′W / 38.050°N 0.600°W / 38.050; -0.600) by SM U-34 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of ten crew.[44]

7 February

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List of shipwrecks: 7 February 1918
Ship State Description
SMS A10  Imperial German Navy World War I: The A1-class torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Belgium with the loss of nineteen of her crew.[45]
Albert A. Young  Canada The schooner was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 57°N 28°W / 57°N 28°W / 57; -28). Her crew were rescued.[46]
Ardbeg  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 32 nautical miles (59 km) north of the Liverpool Bar Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UB-57 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][47]
Ayuthia  United Kingdom The cargo ship caught fire and sank at Rangoon, Burma.[48]
Beaumaris  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) off the Longships Lighthouse by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy). She was beached in Whitesand Bay but was a total loss. Her crew survived.[49]
Ben Rein  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 35 nautical miles (65 km) west north west of the Liverpool Bar Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UB-57 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][50]
RFA Creosol  Royal Navy World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) east north east of Seaham, County Durham (54°52′N 1°12′W / 54.867°N 1.200°W / 54.867; -1.200) by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew.[51]
Elfi  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east of Sunderland, County Durham by SM UC-17 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six of her crew.[52]
Fridland  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the North Sea (54°34′N 4°10′E / 54.567°N 4.167°E / 54.567; 4.167) by a Kaiserliche Marine submarine with the loss of six of her crew.[53][54][55]
G32  Regia Marina World War I: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Genoa off Livorno, Tuscany by SM UB-49 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[56]
Limesfield  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) off Maughold Head, Isle of Man by SM UB-57 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][57]
Sturton  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east by east of Porquerolles, Var, France (42°54′N 6°30′E / 42.900°N 6.500°E / 42.900; 6.500) by SM UB-48 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][58]

8 February

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List of shipwrecks: 8 February 1918
Ship State Description
Agnes Madre  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the Mediterranean Seas south of Sardinia (38°24′N 8°10′E / 38.400°N 8.167°E / 38.400; 8.167) by SM U-64 ( Imperial German Navy).[59]
Artesia  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was scuttled in the Atlantic Ocean 190 nautical miles (350 km) north west of Madeira, Portugal by SM U-156 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[2][60]
Basuta  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 45 nautical miles (83 km) south south west of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°13′N 5°21′W / 49.217°N 5.350°W / 49.217; -5.350 by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy). with the loss of a crew member. Survivors were rescued by Royal Navy destroyers.[61]
HMS Boxer  Royal Navy The Ardent-class destroyer collided with St. Patrick ( United Kingdom) in the English Channel and sank.
Chariton Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Madeira (34°22′N 14°00′W / 34.367°N 14.000°W / 34.367; -14.000) by SM U-156 ( Imperial German Navy).[62]
Emily Anderson  United Kingdom The schooner was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 48°N 27°W / 48°N 27°W / 48; -27). Her crew survived.[48]
Emma Felice  Italy World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sardinia (38°25′N 8°23′E / 38.417°N 8.383°E / 38.417; 8.383) by SM U-64 ( Imperial German Navy).[63]
Kia Ora  United Kingdom World War I: The Thames barge was scuttled in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north by west of Dieppe, Seine-Inférieure, France by SM UB-33 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][64]
Mette  Denmark World War I: The schooner was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea south of La Ganoupe, France, by SM UB-49 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[65]
Nuzza  Italy World War I: The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (34°33′N 13°40′W / 34.550°N 13.667°W / 34.550; -13.667) by SM U-156 ( Imperial German Navy).[66]
Straton  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east of the Humber Lightship ( United Kingdom).[41]
SM UB-38  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type UB II submarine struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (50°56′N 1°25′E / 50.933°N 1.417°E / 50.933; 1.417) with the loss of all 27 crew.[67]

9 February

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List of shipwrecks: 9 February 1918
Ship State Description
Armenia  United States World War I: The cargo liner was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom by SM UB-30 ( Imperial German Navy). She was beached but was later salvaged.[68]
Atlantide  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Madeira, Portugal (34°40′N 14°00′W / 34.667°N 14.000°W / 34.667; -14.000) by SM U-156 ( Imperial German Navy).[69]
Ceferino  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Rio de Oro (15°42′N 19°06′W / 15.700°N 19.100°W / 15.700; -19.100 by SM U-152 ( Imperial German Navy).[70]
Express  United Kingdom The cargo-passenger ship, on a voyage from Leith to Kirkwall was struck by HMS Grenville ( Royal Navy), was cut in two and sank about 10 nautical miles (19 km) east of Grim Ness, Orkney (58°49′N 2°22′W / 58.817°N 2.367°W / 58.817; -2.367). All on board were lost - eleven crew and two Royal Marines gunners.[71][72]
Fantoft  Norway World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Bay of Biscay off Belle Île, Morbihan, France (47°31′N 3°13′W / 47.517°N 3.217°W / 47.517; -3.217) with the loss of six of her crew.[73]
Lydie  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) east by south of The Manacles, Cornwall (50°03′N 5°01′W / 50.050°N 5.017°W / 50.050; -5.017) by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy with the loss of two of her crew.[2][32][74]
Maggie Smith  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing vessel struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north of the Bell Rock with the loss of three of her crew.[75]

10 February

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List of shipwrecks: 10 February 1918
Ship State Description
Mae  United States The steamer was beached on Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts, after she hit a reef.[39]
Pilgrim  United Kingdom The ketch was driven ashore and wrecked at Beaumaris, Anglesey. Her crew were rescued.[46]
Romford  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east of Cape Carthage, Tunisia (36°54′N 10°24′E / 36.900°N 10.400°E / 36.900; 10.400) by SM UC-67 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 28 of her crew.[76]

11 February

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List of shipwrecks: 11 February 1918
Ship State Description
Baku Standard  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south by west of Tod Head, Aberdeenshire by SM UC-58 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 24 of her crew.[2][77]
Bo  Sweden The cargo ship sank in La Palice after two subsequent collisions, one within a convoy and the last, fatal one while maneuvring into the harbour. The crew survived.[78][79]
Diane  French Navy The Diane-class submarine was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off La Pallice, Vendée by an internal explosion with the loss of all 43 crew.[80]
Golden Light  United Kingdom The schooner sank in the Bristol Channel off Lundy Island, Devon. Her crew survived.[81][82]
Merton Hall  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 30 nautical miles (56 km) north by west of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°38′N 4°56′W / 48.633°N 4.933°W / 48.633; -4.933) by SM U-53 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 57 crew.[2][83]
HMS Westphalia  Royal Navy World War I: The Q-ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) east of Drogheda, County Louth (53°48′N 5°51′W / 53.800°N 5.850°W / 53.800; -5.850) by SM U-97 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 46 of her crew.[84]

12 February

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List of shipwrecks: 12 February 1918
Ship State Description
Aghios Nicholaos Greece Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea (38°28′N 23°49′E / 38.467°N 23.817°E / 38.467; 23.817) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy).[85]
Eleanor  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 9 nautical miles (17 km) off St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight (50°30′N 1°30′W / 50.500°N 1.500°W / 50.500; -1.500) by SM UB-57 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 34 of her crew.[2][86]
Italia  Sweden The cargo ship collided with another vessel while in convoy and sank. Her twenty crew were rescued.[46][79][87]
Montenegro  France The schooner foundered in the Mediterranean Sea.[88]
Polo  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 6 nautical miles (11 km) south east by east of St. Catherine's Point by SM UB-57 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew.[89]
St. Magnus  United Kingdom World War I: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) north north east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire (57°32′15″N 1°43′36″W / 57.53750°N 1.72667°W / 57.53750; -1.72667) by SM UC-58 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five lives.[90]
SM U-89  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Type U 87 submarine was rammed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Malin Head, County Donegal, United Kingdom (55°38′N 7°32′W / 55.633°N 7.533°W / 55.633; -7.533) by HMS Roxburgh ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 43 crew.[91]

13 February

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List of shipwrecks: 13 February 1918
Ship State Description
Bernoulli  French Navy World War I: The Brumaire-class submarine struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea off Durres, Albania.[80]
Italia  Sweden The ship collided with Carperby ( United Kingdom) and sank in the North Sea 60 nautical miles (110 km) north east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom.[92][93]
HMT Sardius II  Royal Navy The naval trawler was lost on this date.[24]

14 February

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List of shipwrecks: 14 February 1918
Ship State Description
Atlas  United Kingdom World War I: Convoy HZ 8: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) east south east of Hartlepool, County Durham by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][94]
Bessie Stephens  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Bristol Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) west by south of Lundy Island, Devon by SM U-86 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[95]
Carlisle Castle  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) east by north of the Royal Sovereign Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UB-57 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[96]
Chrysopolis  United Kingdom The cargo ship ran aground in the Irish Sea off Southport, Lancashire.[97]
Donetsk  Soviet Navy Red Movement Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War: The gunboat was damaged at Valcov on the Danube River by Romanian artillery and beached.[98]
Hugh Bourne  United Kingdom The tug struck a submerged wreck and foundered. Her crew were rescued.[79]
Lenore  United Kingdom The brigantine collided with another vessel and sank. Her crew were rescued.[79]
Margaret  United States The barge sank in the channel leading to Shop Dock at New Haven, Connecticut.[39]
Saga  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east north east of Sunderland, County Durham (54°56′N 1°19′W / 54.933°N 1.317°W / 54.933; -1.317) by SM UB-64 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][99]
SMS Vegesack  Imperial German Navy The Vorpostenboot was lost on this date.
Ventmoor  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) south west by south of Skyros, Greece (38°41′N 24°36′E / 38.683°N 24.600°E / 38.683; 24.600) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 21 of her crew.[2][100]
War Monarch  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 11 nautical miles (20 km) east of the Royal Sovereign Lightship ( United Kingdom) (50°46′N 0°43′E / 50.767°N 0.717°E / 50.767; 0.717) by SM UB-57 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][101]

15 February

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List of shipwrecks: 15 February 1918
Ship State Description
HMT Christina Craig  Royal Navy World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine destropyer with the loss of all hands.[102][103]
HMT Clover Bank  Royal Navy World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine warship with the loss of all but one of her crew.[102][103]
HMT Cosmos  Royal Navy World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine destroyer. Three of her crew survived.[102][103]
HMT James Pond  Royal Navy World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine warship with the loss of three of her crew.[102][103]
HMT Jamie Murray  Royal Navy World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine destroyer.[102][103]
Kilgis  Soviet Navy Red Movement Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War: The tugboat was damaged on the Danube River by No. 4 and No. 5 (both  Royal Romanian Navy) and was beached and destroyed.[98]
HMS Ludgate  Royal Navy The tug was wrecked in Wigtown Bay.[104]
HMML 12  Royal Navy World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The motor launch was shelled and sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserlich Marine destroyer.[103]
Neguri  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (29°11′N 20°30′W / 29.183°N 20.500°W / 29.183; -20.500) by SM U-152 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[105]
San Rito  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea 23 nautical miles (43 km) south west of Chios, Greece (37°51′N 25°33′E / 37.850°N 25.550°E / 37.850; 25.550) by SM UC-37 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew.[2][106]
HMT Silver Queen  Royal Navy World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine destroyer.[102][103]
HMT Veracity  Royal Navy World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine destroyer.[102][103]
HMT W. Elliott  Royal Navy World War I - Action of 15 February 1918: The naval trawler was sunk in the Strait of Dover by a Kaiserliche Marine destroyer.[102][103]

16 February

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List of shipwrecks: 16 February 1918
Ship State Description
Carlo  Austria-Hungary The cargo ship was wrecked in the Adriatic Sea off Vegl, Austria-Hungary.[107]
Commander  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south south west of Beer Head, Devon by SM UB-33 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[108]
Mar Caspio  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Canary Islands by SM U-152 ( Imperial German Navy).[109]
Tea  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Cape St. Vincent, Portugal (35°30′N 10°28′W / 35.500°N 10.467°W / 35.500; -10.467) by SM U-155 ( Imperial German Navy).[110]
Thames  United Kingdom The tug was lost on this date.[24]

17 February

[edit]
List of shipwrecks: 17 February 1918
Ship State Description
Estrella da Bissao  Portugal World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Freetown, Sierra Leone by SM U-157 ( Imperial German Navy).[111]
Northville  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) south east by east of Berry Head, Devon (50°23′N 3°24′W / 50.383°N 3.400°W / 50.383; -3.400) by SM UB-33 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][24][112]
Pinewood  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of Mine Head, County Cork (51°50′N 7°35′W / 51.833°N 7.583°W / 51.833; -7.583) by SM U-86 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew.[2][24][113]

18 February

[edit]
List of shipwrecks: 18 February 1918
Ship State Description
Cecil L. Shave  United Kingdom World War I: The schooner was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores, Portugal (35°30′N 11°20′W / 35.500°N 11.333°W / 35.500; -11.333) by SM U-155 ( Imperial German Navy).[114]
Nagata Maru  Japan The cargo ship ran aground off Kirosaki, Niigata. She broke up on 12 March and was a total loss.[115]
Normand  France World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Marsa Sirocco, Malta by SM UB-52 ( Imperial German Navy). She was beached on Malta two days later. Subsequently refloated, repaired and returned to service.[116]

19 February

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List of shipwrecks: 19 February 1918
Ship State Description
Barge No. 802  United States The barge sank at Penninger and Manchester's coal dock, Newport, Rhode Island.[39]
Barrowmore  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 53 nautical miles (98 km) north west by west of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°58′N 7°54′W / 49.967°N 7.900°W / 49.967; -7.900) by SM U-94 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 25 of her crew.[2][117]
Beacon Light  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 15 nautical miles (28 km) south east of the Butt of Lewis, Outer Hebrides by SM U-91 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 33 of her crew.[118]
Comandant Baratier  France World War I: The sailing vessel was scuttled in the English Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south of Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM UB-33 ( Imperial German Navy).[119]
Commonwealth  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) north east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire by SM UC-71 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of fourteen of her crew.[2][120]
Glencarron  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km)) south by east of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°20′N 4°57′W / 49.333°N 4.950°W / 49.333; -4.950) by SM U-82 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][121]
Philadelphian  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km) south by east of The Lizard by SM U-82 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew.[2][122]
Wheatflower  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west by north of the Tuskar Rock, Ireland (52°09′N 5°45′W / 52.150°N 5.750°W / 52.150; -5.750) by SM U-86 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[123]
Wilhelmina VII  Netherlands World War I: The fishing vessel was shelled and sunk in the North Sea (54°49′N 3°37′E / 54.817°N 3.617°E / 54.817; 3.617), probably by SM UB-64 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six of her crew.[124]

20 February

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List of shipwrecks: 20 February 1918
Ship State Description
Balgray  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) south west by west of Dellimara Point, Malta (35°07′N 14°01′E / 35.117°N 14.017°E / 35.117; 14.017) by SM UB-52 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][125]
Djerv  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north north west of The Skerries, Isle of Anglesey (53°41′N 4°32′W / 53.683°N 4.533°W / 53.683; -4.533) by SM U-86 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew.[2][126]
USS Gallup  United States Navy The naval trawler/minesweeper was driven ashore at Cape Henlopen, Delaware. Her crew was rescued before she broke in two and became a total loss.
Huntsmoor  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 23 nautical miles (43 km) south west of the Owers Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UB-40 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of twenty of her crew.[2][127]
Hagios Nicolaos Greece Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Bay of Pelgonesi by SM UC-23 ( Imperial German Navy).[128]
Harrogate  United Kingdom The coaster foundered and sank in a storm off Norway[129]
Kithira Greece Greece World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco (10°11′N 16°04′W / 10.183°N 16.067°W / 10.183; -16.067) by SM U-157 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[130]
Maria Archis Greece Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea by SM UC-23 ( Imperial German Navy).[131]
Snowdrop  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 8 nautical miles (15 km) south west of the Eddystone Lighthouse (50°03′N 4°21′W / 50.050°N 4.350°W / 50.050; -4.350) by SM UB-33 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[41][132]
Taxi Arches Greece Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea by SM UC-23 ( Imperial German Navy).[133]
Taxiarchis Greece Greece World War I: The schooner was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea (32°06′N 29°08′E / 32.100°N 29.133°E / 32.100; 29.133) by SM UB-53 ( Imperial German Navy).[134]
Zeno  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 48 nautical miles (89 km) south west of Dellimara Point, Malta (35°04′N 14°03′E / 35.067°N 14.050°E / 35.067; 14.050) by SM UB-52 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][135]

21 February

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List of shipwrecks: 21 February 1918
Ship State Description
Bør  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea off Coquet Island, Northumberland, United Kingdom by SM UC-49 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of a crew member.[136]
Cheviot Range  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south of The Lizard, Cornwall by SM U-102 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 27 crew.[137]
Hugin  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean[138] 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km) off St Agnes, Cornwall (50°28′N 5°12′W / 50.467°N 5.200°W / 50.467; -5.200) by SM U-60 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[139]
Idalia  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing ketch was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Berry Head, Devon (50°27′N 3°14′W / 50.450°N 3.233°W / 50.450; -3.233) by SM UB-33 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[41][140]
Irex  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) east by south of Hope Cove, Devon (50°27′N 3°14′W / 50.450°N 3.233°W / 50.450; -3.233) by SM UB-33 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[41][141]
Leonora  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing ketch was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 11 nautical miles (20 km) east of Hope's Nose, Devon (50°27′N 3°14′W / 50.450°N 3.233°W / 50.450; -3.233) by SM UB-33 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[41][142]
Mercia  Sweden World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the North Sea 85 nautical miles (157 km) east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom (57°43′N 2°28′E / 57.717°N 2.467°E / 57.717; 2.467) by SM UB-86 ( Imperial German Navy).[143] The crew of eighteen did not survive.[144]
Oryx  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was shelled and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east by south of Berry Head, Devon (50°27′N 3°14′W / 50.450°N 3.233°W / 50.450; -3.233) by SM UB-33 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[41][145]
Reaper  United Kingdom World War I: The drifter struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north east of Tynemouth, Northumberland with the loss of eight of her crew.[146]
Rio Verde  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in then Irish Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) off Crammock Head, Wigtownshire by SM U-100 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of twenty of her crew.[2][147]
Rosebud  United Kingdom World War I: The fishing smack was scuttled in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) south south east of Hope Cove by SM UB-33 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[41][148]
SM U-23  Austro-Hungarian Navy World War I: The U-20-class submarine was sunk in the Strait of Otranto by the Italian destroyer Airone ( Regia Marina) with the loss of all 18 crew.

22 February

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List of shipwrecks: 22 February 1918
Ship State Description
Blue Ribbon  United States The Barge sank at the wharf of the Connecticut Power Company, Shelton, Connecticut.[39]
Haileybury  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) east south east of The Maidens by SM U-91 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two of her crew.[2][149]
Igotz Mendi  Imperial German Navy World War I: The Spanish steamer was captured by SMS Wolf ( Imperial German Navy) on 10 November 1917. She ran aground in thick fog off Denmark while heading for Kiel. The prize crew and prisoners of war were taken off by a Danish Navy gunboat. The vessel was refloated and returned to her owners later.[150]
Reidar  United Kingdom The cargo ship struck a rock and foundered with the loss of a crew member.[151]

23 February

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List of shipwrecks: 23 February 1918
Ship State Description
Aspasia Greece Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea by SM UC-23 ( Imperial German Navy).[152]
Birchleaf  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed, shelled and severely damaged in the Irish Sea 20 nautical miles (37 km) west by north of The Skerries, Anglesey by SM U-91 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of three of her crew. Her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. Birchleaf was salvaged, repaired and returned to service.[153]
British Viscount  United Kingdom World War I: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) north by west of The Skerries, Anglesey by SM U-91 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of six of her crew.[2][154]
Edinorog  Soviet Navy The Bars-class submarine took on water and foundered while under tow in the Gulf of Finland after leaving Reval.[155]
Florizel  Newfoundland The passenger ship ran aground at Horn Head Point, Cappahayden and was wrecked with the loss of 94 lives.
Henry Plauth  United States The Barge sank at the wharf of R.E. Smith and Company, Providence, Rhode Island. Raised and returned to service.[39]
Humberto  Portugal World War I: The barquentine was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south east of Cape Tortosa, Spain by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy).[156]
HMT Marion  Royal Navy World War I: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta (35°45′N 14°23′E / 35.750°N 14.383°E / 35.750; 14.383) with the loss of six of her crew.[157]
Remus  United Kingdom World War I: The collier struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 6 nautical miles (11 km) south south west of Copinsay, Orkney Islands (58°20′N 2°42′W / 58.333°N 2.700°W / 58.333; -2.700) with the loss of five of her crew.[24][158]
Sardinero  Spain World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar (34°30′N 8°40′W / 34.500°N 8.667°W / 34.500; -8.667) by SM U-155 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[159]
Ulabrand  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) off Crammag Head, Wigtownshire, United Kingdom (54°40′N 5°03′W / 54.667°N 5.050°W / 54.667; -5.050) by SM U-86 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of thirteen of her crew.[160]

24 February

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List of shipwrecks: 24 February 1918
Ship State Description
Amsterdam  United Kingdom World War I: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) south east by east of Coquet Island, Northumberland by SM UC-49 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew.[2][161]
Gaetana Costanzo  Italy World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Rio de Oro (24°18′N 15°49′W / 24.300°N 15.817°W / 24.300; -15.817) by SM U-152 ( Imperial German Navy).[162]
Renfrew  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in St. George's Channel 8 nautical miles (15 km) south west of St. Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire by SM U-91 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 40 of her crew.[2][163]
Sarpfos  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Irish Sea off Holyhead, Anglesey, United Kingdom (53°46′N 5°04′W / 53.767°N 5.067°W / 53.767; -5.067) by SM U-105 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew.[164]

25 February

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List of shipwrecks: 25 February 1918
Ship State Description
Apollo  Denmark World War I: The schooner was sunk in St. George's Channel by SM U-60 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of all seven crew.[165]
Golden West  United States After her gasoline engine broke down and her anchor lines parted in strong winds and heavy seas, the 23-gross register ton fishing vessel was wrecked when she drifted onto rocks on the west coast of Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands off the coast of British Columbia in Canada. Her crew of three escaped to the beach, from which the motor vessel Libanon (flag unknown) rescued them on 4 March.[166]
HMS H15  Royal Navy The British H-class submarine sank at the Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts while under construction. Refloated and finished.[39]
Rubio  United Kingdom World War I: The collier struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) north of the Shipwash Lightship ( United Kingdom). Her crew survived.[24][167]
Santa Maria  United States World War I: The tanker was sunk in Lough Swilly, County Donegal, United Kingdom (55°14′N 6°19′W / 55.233°N 6.317°W / 55.233; -6.317) by SM U-19 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[168]

26 February

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List of shipwrecks: 26 February 1918
Ship State Description
Berkley  United States The barge went to pieces after going ashore on Block Island, Rhode Island. Some gear was salvaged.[39]
USS Cherokee  United States Navy The tug foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 12 miles (19 km) off the Fenwick Island Lightship ( United States Lighthouse Service) with the loss of 28, or 32, of her 42 crew. Survivors were rescued by British Admiral ( United Kingdom).[169]
Dalewood  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) south west of the Isle of Man (53°48′N 5°09′W / 53.800°N 5.150°W / 53.800; -5.150) by SM U-105 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of nineteen crew.[2][170][32]
Eumaeus  United Kingdom World War I: Convoy HE 6: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel 24 nautical miles (44 km) north north east of Île Vierge, Finistère, France by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy). She was taken in tow by HMS Crocus ( Royal Navy) and was scuttled by that ship after the tow parted. Her crew survived.[171]
HMHS Glenart Castle  Royal Navy (Red Cross): World War I: The hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) west of Lundy Island, Devon (51°07′N 5°03′W / 51.117°N 5.050°W / 51.117; -5.050) by SM UC-56 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 162 lives.
Greavesash  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) north east of Cape Barfleur, Manche, France by SM UB-74 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of eight of her crew.[2][32][172]
Maltby  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 10 nautical miles (19 km) west by south of Pantelleria, Italy, by SM UC-27 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of five of her crew.[2][24][173]
USS Mariner  United States Navy The tug foundered in a storm off Long Island, New York. The crew were rescued by USS Wadena ( United States Navy).[174]
Mouche  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the English Channel 25 nautical miles (46 km) south east of The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom by SM U-55 ( Imperial German Navy).[175]
Pytheas  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) south by east of Cape Palos, Murcia, Spain by SM U-35 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of two crew.[176]
Rambler  United Kingdom World War I: The trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east of Blyth, Northumberland with the loss of nine of her crew.[41]
Romny  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Cape Barfleur by SM UB-74 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of nine of her crew.[2][177]
Saida  France World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) off Cyprus by SM UB-53 ( Imperial German Navy).[178]
Siljestad  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (23°36′N 16°16′W / 23.600°N 16.267°W / 23.600; -16.267) by SM U-152 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[179]
Snyg  Norway World War I: The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 20 nautical miles (37 km) north by east of Ouessant, Finistère, France (48°51′N 5°12′W / 48.850°N 5.200°W / 48.850; -5.200) by SM U-94 ( Imperial German Navy) with the loss of four of her crew.[180]
South America  United States The barge sank at New Haven, Connecticut.[39]
Tiberia  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in Belfast Lough (54°47′N 5°39′W / 54.783°N 5.650°W / 54.783; -5.650) by SM U-19 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[181]

27 February

[edit]
List of shipwrecks: 27 February 1918
Ship State Description
Elmwood  United Kingdom The schooner was driven ashore and wrecked.[182]
Largo  United Kingdom World War I: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea 12 nautical miles (22 km) west of the Calf of Man, Isle of Man (53°52′N 5°02′W / 53.867°N 5.033°W / 53.867; -5.033) by SM U-105 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][32][183]
Machaon  United Kingdom World War I: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 50 nautical miles (93 km) north by east of the Cani Rock (38°40′N 10°35′E / 38.667°N 10.583°E / 38.667; 10.583) by SM UC-27 ( Imperial German Navy). Her crew survived.[2][184]

28 February

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List of shipwrecks: 28 February 1918
Ship State Description
Bellande  Netherlands The galeas was driven ashore near the Gjeita Lighthouse, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued.[182]
HMS Brown Mouse  Royal Navy The Q-ship was lost on this date.[32]
Hagios Triast Greece Greece World War I: The sailing vessel was sunk in the Aegean Sea by SM UC-23 ( Imperial German Navy).[185]
Heenvliet  Netherlands World War I: The coaster was sunk in the North Sea 15 nautical miles (28 km) south west of the Swartebank Lightship ( Netherlands) by SM UB-31 ( Imperial German Navy).[186]
HMT Nerissa II  Royal Navy The naval trawler was wrecked on the Valanhidi Shoal, in the Aegean Sea off Lemnos, Greece.[187]
Savoyarde  France World War I: The sailing vessel struck a mine sank in the La Galite Channel.[188]

Unknown date

[edit]
List of shipwrecks: Unknown date 1918
Ship State Description
Caroline  United States The steamer was destroyed by fire at Sausalito, California either on 18 November 1917 or in February 1918.[189][190]
Colleen  United Kingdom The schooner was abandoned. She came ashore and was wrecked.[191]
Crescendo  United Kingdom The schooner foundered in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland in late February with the loss of four of her six crew.[151]
LV-6 United States Lighthouse Service The lightship was dragged off station and carried out to sea by moving ice while on Cross Rip Station off Nantucket, Massachusetts, and sank. All six crewmen perished.[192][193]
Maria Lorenza  Spain The brigantine foundered in the Bay of Biscay 90 nautical miles (170 km) off Santander, Spain.[191]

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