List of shipwrecks in January 1945

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|ship={{SS|Kyokko Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Andaman Sea off the Mergui Archipelago, Malaya.{{cite web | title=Kyokko Maru passenger/cargo ship 1909-1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133628 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=3 January 2013 }} }}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese escort ship |CD-138||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MATA-38A: The Type D escort ship was bombed and sunk at San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines ({{coord|16|37|N|120|19|E}}) by Douglas A-20 Havoc and Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force. All 82 crew members were lost.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CD-138_t.htm|title=Japanese Escort Ships |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=2 January 2013}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese guard boat|Choei Maru No. 27 Go||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=The auxiliary guard boat was lost on this date.

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|ship={{SS|Daian Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea east of Madoera, Netherlands East Indies ({{coord|05|50|S|113|12|E}}) by {{USS|Becuna|SS-319|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).{{cite web | title=Daian Maru 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133629 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=2 January 2013 }}

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|ship={{SS|Hakka Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at San Fernando, Luzon ({{coord|16|37|N|120|19|E}}) by Douglas A-20 Havoc and Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force. Twenty-four crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/Japan/IJN/JANAC-Losses/JANAC-Losses-4.html|title=Japanese Naval and Merchant shipping losses ch 4 |publisher=Ibiblio |access-date=2 January 2013}}

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|ship={{HMT|Hayburn Wyke|FY139|6}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=World War II: The naval trawler (324 GRT, 1917) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium ({{coord|51|15|N|02|48|E}}) by the Seehund midget submarine U-5304 ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}).{{Cite web|url=http://www.wlb-stuttgart.de/seekrieg/45-01.htm |title=Seekrieg 1945, Januari |access-date=3 October 2015 |last=Rohwer |first=Jürgen |author-link=Jürgen Rohwer |author2=Gerhard Hümmelchen |work=Württembergische Landesbibliothek Stuttgart |language=de }}{{cite web |title=MS HMS Hayburn Wyke |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/6960.html |publisher=Uboat |access-date=2 January 2013 }}

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|ship={{SS|Hishigata Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MATA-38A: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at San Fernando, Luzon ({{coord|16|37|N|120|19|E}}) by Douglas A-20 Havoc and Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force with the loss of a crewman and 56 passengers.

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|ship={{SS|John M. Clayton||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The Liberty ship was bombed and damaged at Mindoro, Philippines by Japanese aircraft and was beached with a loss of four Naval Armed Guards. She was later repaired and returned to service as USS Harcourt.{{cite DANFS |title=Harcourt |url=http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/ix/ix225.htm | access-date=4 May 2012 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/USN-Chron/USN-Chron-1945.html |title=Official Chronology of the US Navy in WWII |publisher=Ibiblio |access-date=5 January 2021}}

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|ship={{SS|Koryo Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at San Fernando, Luzon ({{coord|16|37|N|120|19|E}}) by Douglas A-20 Havoc and Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force.

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|ship={{SS|Meiru Maru||2}}

|flag={{Navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MATA-38A: The transport was bombed and sunk at San Fernando, Luzon ({{coord|16|37|N|120|19|E}}) by Douglas A-20 Havoc and Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force with the loss of 60 crew and 400 passengers.

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|ship={{ship|German siebel ferry|SF 320||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Siebel ferry was scuttled in the port of Memel.{{cite web |url=https://www.historisches-marinearchiv.de/projekte/landungsfahrzeuge/siebelfaehre/ausgabe.php?where_value=266 |title=SF 320 |publisher=historisches-marinearchiv.de |access-date=9 January 2019}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese amphibious assault ship|Shinshū Maru||2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MATA-40: The landing craft depot ship (a.k.a. Fuso Maru) was torpedoed and damaged by {{USS|Aspro|SS-309|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}) south of the Formosa Strait ({{coord|21|51|N|119|44|E}}). She was sunk the next day by United States Navy aircraft {{convert|47|nmi|km}} off Takao, Formosa. A total of 66 gunners, 33 crewmen and 283 soldiers were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Shinshu_t.htm|title=Japanese Landing Craft Depot Ship |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=3 January 2013}}

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|ship={{SS|Shirakawa Maru||2}}

|flag={{Army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at San Fernando, Luzon ({{coord|16|37|N|120|19|E}}) by Douglas A-20 Havoc and Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force. 24 crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.op316.com/word/senbotukisenlist.pdf |title=Japanese losses |publisher=op316.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

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|ship={{SS|Taishen Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at San Fernando, Luzon ({{coord|16|37|N|120|19|E}}) by Douglas A-20 Havoc and Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft of the United States Fifth Air Force.

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|ship={{Jsub|Yu 1||2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Type 3 submergence transport vehicle sank during an American air raid in at Port Poro, Luzon. She was salvaged on 18 January 1945 by {{USS|Grasp|ARS-24|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.ijnsubsite.info/ijasubs_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923064349/http://ijnsubsite.info/ijasubs_1.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=23 September 2013 |title=IJA submarines |publisher=IJNsubsite.info |access-date=8 January 2015}} }}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|CHa-10||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The No.1-class auxiliary submarine chaser was bombed and sunk off Davao, Mindanao, Philippines ({{coord|07|04|N|125|37|E}}) by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the United States Thirteenth Air Force.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133637|title=CHA 10 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=3 January 2013}} Other sources indicate that she was sunk in action on 18 March 1944.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/YakumoM_t.htm|title=RIKUGUN YUSOSEN: YAKUMO MARU: Tabular Record of Movement|first1=Bob |last1=Hackett |first2=Erich |last2=Muehlthaler|work=combinedfleet.com |year=2017 |accessdate=28 February 2023}}

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|ship={{SS|Henry Miller||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy GUS 63: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea ({{coord|35|51|N|6|24|W}}) by {{GS|U-870||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). Fifty of her 72 crew were taken off by {{USS|Brunswick|PF-68|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). She sailed to Gibraltar but was declared a constructive total loss.{{cite web |url=http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibShipsH.html |title=Liberty Ships – H |publisher=Mariners |access-date=6 January 2012}}{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3410.html |title=Henry Miller |publisher=Uboat |access-date=23 April 2012}}

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|ship={{SS|Kawauchi Maru no. 22||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off the west coast of Formosa by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?160907|title=Kawauchi Maru no.22 cargo ship 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=3 January 2013}}

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|ship={{SS|Kinrei Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off the west coast of Formosa by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?160905|title=Kenrei Maru cargo ship 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=3 January 2013}}

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|ship={{SS|Sanni Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off the west coast of Formosa by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?160908|title=Sanni Maru cargo ship 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=3 January 2013}}

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|ship={{HMS|Shakespeare|P221|6}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=World War II: The S-class submarine was shelled and damaged by a Japanese merchant ship in Nankauri Strait, Andaman Islands, and later damaged by bombs from aircraft. She was declared a constructive total loss and sold for scrap 14 July 1946.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3439.html |title=HMS Shakespeare |publisher=Uboat |access-date=15 January 2016}}

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|ship={{SS|Shibazono Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy No. 4101: The freighter was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean ({{coord|30|21|N|142|15|E}}) by {{USS|Kingfish|SS-234|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). Fifty-seven crewmen were killed.{{cite DANFS | title = Kingfish | url = http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss234.txt | access-date = 1 January 2012 }}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese amphibious assault ship|Shinshū Maru||2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MATA-40: The Shinshū Maru-class landing craft depot ship (a.k.a. Fuso Maru) was bombed by carrier aircraft from Task Force 38 in the Formosa Strait about {{convert|47|mi}} off Takao, Formosa. Survivors were taken off by convoy escorts. 66 gunners, 33 crewmen and 283 soldiers were killed. She sank that evening.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Shinshu_t.htm|title=Japanese Landing Craft Depot Ships |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=4 December 2022}}

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|ship={{SS|Shoto Maru||2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy No. 4104: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean by {{USS|Kingfish|SS-234|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). Six crew were killed. Survivors were rescued by {{SS|Takunan Maru No.2||2}} ({{navy|Empire of Japan}}).{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133638|title=Shoto Maru cargo ship 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=3 January 2013}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese cargo ship|Ume Maru no. 2||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off the west coast of Formosa by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?160906|title=Ume Maru no.2 cargo ship 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=3 January 2013}}

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|ship={{SS|Yaei Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy No. 4101: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean ({{coord|30|21|N|142|15|E}}) by {{USS|Kingfish|SS-234|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). Two passengers, two gunners, and 27 crewmen were killed.

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|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|CHa-163||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The CHa-1-class auxiliary submarine chaser was damaged by United States Navy aircraft in the Formosa Strait and was consequently scuttled.

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|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|CHa-176||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The CHa-1-class auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk by United States Navy aircraft in the Formosa Strait.

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|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|CHa-210||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The CHa-1-class auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk in the Formosa Strait by United States Navy aircraft.

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|ship={{ship|HMHDML|1163}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=World War II: The harbour defence motor launch (46/54 t, 1942) was torpedoed and sunk in Bregulie Bay by {{ship|German torpedo boat|S 33||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}), killing all 11 men aboard.{{sfn|Paterson|2015|p=230}}{{cite web |url=http://www.hmsmedusa.org.uk/HDML_Boats_1150-1199.html |title=HDML 1163 |publisher=hmsmedusa.org.uk |access-date=8 October 2019 |archive-date=8 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008131304/http://www.hmsmedusa.org.uk/HDML_Boats_1150-1199.html |url-status=dead }}

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|ship={{SS|Horikoshi Maru No. 15||2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was mined and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north east of Mukai Jima.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133643|title=Horikoshi Maru No. 15 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=4 January 2013}}

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|ship={{SS|Iwato Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Shinto Maru No. 2-class auxiliary transport ship was bombed and sunk by United States Navy Task Force 38 aircraft north east of Formosa. Seven crew were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Iwato_t.htm |title=Japanese transports |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=25 January 2023}}

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|ship={{SS|Lewis L. Dyche||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The Liberty ship exploded when a kamikaze detonated her cargo of bombs and fuzes south of Mindoro, Philippines ({{coord|12|19|N|121|04|E}}). She was lost with all crew (43 merchant crew and 28 Armed Guard gunners). The explosion damaged oiler {{USS|Pecos|AO-65|6}}, minelayer {{USS|Monadnock|CM-9|6}}, seaplane tender {{USS|Half Moon|AVP-26|6}}, 2 PT boats and one infantry landing craft (all {{navy|United States|1912}}), killing three more men and wounding 14.{{sfn|Morison|2002|p=48}}

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|ship={{SS|Lütjehorn||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off in the Baltic Sea off Kolberg, Pomerania.

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|ship={{SS|Nipiwan Park||2}}

|flag={{flag|Canada|1921}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy SH 194: The Park ship (2,373 GRT, 1943) was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|4|nmi|spell=in}} off Halifax, Nova Scotia ({{coord|44|30|N|63|00|W}}) by {{GS|U-1232||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). She broke in two, with the bow section sinking. A new bow section was constructed and she was returned to service in November 1946. Two crew members perished in the incident.{{cite web |url=http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/PARKN.html |title=Park Ships N-Z |publisher=Mariners |access-date=6 January 2012}}{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3413.html |title=Nipiwan Park |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}Maritime Museum of the Atlantic – On the Rocks: Find a Wreck

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|ship={{USS|Ommaney Bay|CVE-79|6}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Casablanca|escort carrier}} was severely damaged by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft in the Sulu Sea. Heavy fires forced the crew to abandon her and the torpedo store exploded while destroyers were rescuing them. 95 sailors were killed, including two from {{USS|Eichenberger|DE-202|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}) and 65 were wounded. She was scuttled by {{USS|Burns|DD-588|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). Seven survivors were killed in the next days aboard {{USS|Columbia|CL-56|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}} when she was twice hit by kamikazes.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/2453.html |title=USS Ommaney Bay (CVE-79) of the US Navy |publisher=Uboat |access-date=4 January 2013}}

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|ship={{MV|Oregon I||2}}

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=The cargo ship (4,774 GRT, 1916) was driven ashore at Wilson's Point, Bangor, County Down, and broke in two. Both sections were refloated in October and scrapped.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=446}}

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|ship={{SS|Polarland|1923|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy SH 194: The cargo ship (1,591 GRT, 1923) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|4|nmi|km}} off Halifax, Nova Scotia ({{coord|44|30|N|63|00|W}}) by {{GS|U-1232||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of seventeen of her 22 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMCS|Kentville|J312|6}} ({{naval|Canada|1911}}).{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3412.html |title=Polarland |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

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|ship={{ship|Soviet submarine|S-4||2}}

|flag={{navy|Soviet Union|1935}}

|desc=World War II: The S-class submarine was rammed, depth charged and sunk by {{ship|German torpedo boat|T3||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) in Danzig Bay. All 48 crew were lost.{{cite web |url=http://www.soviet-empire.com/ussr/viewtopic.php?f=149&t=53730&sid=988abb615bce883cfe7f5e68e54c72d7 |title=soviet Naval Battles-Baltic Sea during WW2 (Updated 2019) |publisher=RedFleet |access-date=18 December 2019 |archive-date=2 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802214532/http://www.soviet-empire.com/ussr/viewtopic.php?f=149&t=53730&sid=988abb615bce883cfe7f5e68e54c72d7 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.deepstorm.ru/DeepStorm.files/17-45/c%20IX-b/S-4/S-4.htm |title=S-4 |publisher=deepstorm.ru |access-date=6 January 2021}}

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|ship={{Ship|German minesweeper|Sperrbrecher 11 Belgrano||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Sperrbrecher struck a mine and was severely damaged in the Baltic Sea off the Flensburg Fjord. She was repaired in 1946 and placed in service with the German Mine Sweeping Administration.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=466}}

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|ship={{ship|German trawler|V 1255 Ernst Hecht||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The Vorpostenboot ran aground at the mouth of the Ems river and was wrecked. The whole crew was rescued.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?16598 |title=V-1255 |publisher=wrecksite.eu |access-date=6 January 2021}}{{cite book |title=Kriegstagebuch der Seekriegsleitung 1939-1945, Teil A, Band 65: Januar 1945 |publisher=Verlag E.S. Mittler & Sohn}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese minesweeper|W-41||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MATA-36B: The {{sclass|W-19|minesweeper}} was damaged off Kaika, Kainan Island, Formosa by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft and was beached. Refloated, repaired and returned to service by mid-February.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/W-41_t.htm|title=Japanese minesweepers |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=4 January 2014}}

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|ship={{USS|YCF-59}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=The car float sprang a leak and was beached in the Delaware River to prevent sinking. }}

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|ship=CHANT 68

|flag={{Flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=The Channel tanker (400 GRT, 1944) capsized and sank at Grangemouth Harbour, Stirlingshire while under repair. Although she was raised on 23 January, it was deemed uneconomic to repair her, and she was scrapped.{{sfn|Mitchell|Sawyer|1990|p=292}}

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|ship={{ship|German minelayer|Elsaß||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The minelayer struck a mine and sank in the Kattegat east of Samsø, Denmark. 100 crew died and 113 were rescued.

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|ship=HA-71

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Type C Kō-hyōteki-class midget submarine was bombed and sunk {{convert|2|nmi|spell=in}} west south west of Chichi Jima by Consolidated PB4Y Liberator aircraft of Squadron VPB-111, United States Navy.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Chichi-jima.htm |title=Midget Submarines at Chichi-jima |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=5 January 2021}}

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|ship=HA-82

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Type C Kō-hyōteki-class midget submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Surigao Strait by {{USS|Taylor|DD-468|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Philippines.htm |title=Midget Submarines Based in the Philippines |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=5 January 2021}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese netlayer|Kanko Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Choko Maru-class auxiliary netlayer (909 GRT) was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea {{convert|44|nmi}} north north west of Bawean Island, Netherlands East Indies ({{coord|05|00|N|112|20|E}}) by {{USS|Cavalla|SS-244|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133646|title=Kanko Maru cargo ship 1941-1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=5 January 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Kanko_t.htm |title=Japanese Auxiliary Netlayers|publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=27 February 2023}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese destroyer|Momi|1944|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Matsu|destroyer}} was torpedoed and sunk {{convert|28|nmi}} west south west of Manila, Philippines ({{coord|14|00|N|120|20|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft. The ship exploded and sank with the loss of all hands.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/momi_t.htm |title=Momi |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=5 January 2021}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese netlayer|Shunsen Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary netlayer was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea {{convert|44|nmi}} north north west of Bawean Island, Netherlands East Indies ({{coord|05|00|N|112|20|E}}) by {{USS|Cavalla|SS-244|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133647|title=Shunsen Maru cargo ship 1920-1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=5 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese landing ship|T-107|1942|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The No. 103-class landing ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean west of Hahajima ({{coord|26|27|N|141|11|E}}) by {{USS|Dunlap|DD-384|6}}, {{USS|Cummings|DD-365|6}}, and {{USS|Fanning|DD-385|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}):{{cite web |url=http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/Japan/IJN/JANAC-Losses/JANAC-Losses-3.html |title=Japanese naval and merchant losses |publisher=Imbiblio.org |access-date=5 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese landing ship|T-154|1942|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The No. 103-class landing ship was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean near Iwo Jima ({{coord|24|27|N|141|20|E}}) by {{USS|Dunlap|DD-384|6}}, {{USS|Cummings|DD-365|6}}, {{USS|Ellet|DD-398|6}}, and {{USS|Roe|DD-418|6}} (all {{navy|United States|1912}}).

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=6 January 1945 |sort=}}

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|ship={{USS|Brooks|DD-232|6}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The high-speed transport, a former {{sclass|Clemson|destroyer}}, was damaged in Lingayen Gulf by a Japanese kamikaze attack with the loss of three of her crew. She was towed to San Pedro, California, but was not repaired.

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|CHa-64||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk in the South China Sea off Poulo Condore Island, French Indochina by United States Army Air Force aircraft.

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese destroyer|Hinoki|1944|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Matsu|destroyer}} was bombed and damaged by United States Navy aircraft on 5 January. She was shelled and sunk in the approaches to Manila Bay ({{coord|14|30|N|119|30|E}}) the next day by {{USS|Charles Ausburne|DD-570|6}}, {{USS|Braine|DD-630|6}}, {{USS|Russell|DD-414|6}}, and {{USS|Shaw|DD-373|6}} (all {{navy|United States|1912}}). Lost with all hands.{{cite DANFS | title = DD-570 | url = http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/destroy/dd570txt.htm | access-date = 30 December 2011 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/momi_t.htm |title=Long Lancers |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=11 August 2023}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Isaac Shelby||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy NV 90: The Liberty ship struck a mine in the Mediterranean Sea and was severely damaged. She was declared a total loss. There were no casualties.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Iyasaka Maru No. 8||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off the north coast of Luzon, Philippines by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133685|title=Iyasaka Maru No. 8 cargo ship 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=6 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Kyodo Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Kyodo Maru-class cargo ship was bombed and sunk off the north coast of Luzon by United States Navy aircraft. Ten crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133683|title=Kyodo Maru cargo ship 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=6 January 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Kyodo_t.htm |title=Kyodo Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=6 January 2021}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Kyoei Maru no. 3||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk off the north coast of Luzon by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133689|title=Kyoei Maru no. 3 tanker 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=6 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Kyoei Maru No. 6||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Babuyan Channel off the north coast of Luzon by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133686|title=Kyoei Maru no. 6 tanker (ex cargo ship)1942- 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=6 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Kyoei Maru No. 10||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk off the north coast of Luzon, Philippines by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133688|title=Kyoei Maru no. 10 tanker (ex-cargo ship) 1944-1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=6 January 2013}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Soviet minesweeper|KT-834||2}}

|flag={{navy|Soviet Union}}

|desc=World War II: The minesweeping boat was sunk by a mine off Daugavgrīva, Latvia. One of the crew drowned after saving his commander.{{cite web |url=https://cmboat.ru/vov06-01-1945/ |title=KT-834 |publisher=cmboat.ru |access-date=6 January 2021}}{{cite web |url=https://histerl.ru/otechestvennaia_istoria/mirovaia_voina/likvidacia_minoi_opasnosti_na_morskix_teatrax.htm |title=KT-834 |date=17 April 2014 |publisher=histerl.ru |access-date=6 January 2021}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{USS|Long|DD-209|6}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The destroyer-minesweeper, a former {{sclass|Clemson|destroyer}}, was sunk in Lingayen Gulf ({{coord|16|12|N|120|11|E}}) by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft. All crew were rescued by {{USS|Hovey|DD-208|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship=MW 151

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The motor lighter was attacked off the Hellisøy Lighthouse, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 144 Squadron, Royal Air Force, 404 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, 455 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force and 489 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force and was consequently beached. Three German soldiers were killed and 14 Soviet POWs wounded. She subsequently broke up.{{sfn|Bird|2008|p=112}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Nanko Maru No. 1||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off the north coast of Luzon by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133684|title=Nanko Maru No. 1 cargo ship 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=6 January 2013}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Nanshin Maru no. 10||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk off the north coast of Luzon by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133687|title=Nanshin Maru no. 10 tanker 1943-1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=6 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Nichiei Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary oiler was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Thailand {{convert|60|nmi}} north east of Kota Bharu, Malaya ({{coord|06|45|N|102|55|E}}) by {{USS|Besugo|SS-321|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). There were 71 dead and 134 survivors who were rescued by {{ship|Japanese escort ship|Chiburi||2}}, {{ship|Japanese escort ship|CD-17||2}}, and {{ship|Japanese escort ship|CD-19||2}} (all {{navy|Empire of Japan}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Nichiei_t.htm|title=Nichiei Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=6 January 2021}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Nittei Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=The Chowa Maru-class auxiliary collier (2,728 GRT, 1941) ran aground in fog on Himeshima Reef off the north east tip of the Noto Peninsula ({{coord|37|30|N|137|22|E}}) and broke in two. The whole crew stayed on the aft section and was rescued by {{SS|Nosho Maru||2}} ({{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}) and {{ship|Japanese gunboat|Banshu Maru No. 53||2}} ({{navy|Empire of Japan}}) on 8 January. The aft section sank on 10 January.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Nittei_t.htm|title=Nittei Maru|publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=15 May 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{Ship|German ship|R2N Dora Fritzen||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in Stavfjord off Askvoll, Norway ({{coord|62|30|00|N|4|59|02|E}}) by {{HNoMS|MTB 722}} ({{navy|Norway}}). There were 94 missing.{{csr|register=MSI|id=1135958|shipname=Dora Fritzen |access-date=29 March 2012}}{{sfn|Hegland|1989|p=209}}{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=468}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Tarakan Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy YUSA-FU2: The Type 1TM Standard Wartime merchant tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean {{convert|75|nmi|km}} north east of Hainan, China ({{coord|19|45|N|111|25|E}}) by {{USS|Sea Robin|SS-407|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). 12 crewmembers were lost. Survivors were rescued by {{ship|Japanese destroyer|Hatsukari||2}} ({{navy|Empire of Japan}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Tarakan_t.htm |title=Tarakan Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=6 January 2021}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|German whaler|V 6701||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The Vorpostenboot ran aground near Gimsøy, Norway and was wrecked.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{HMS|Walpole|D41|6}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=World War II: The W-class destroyer struck a mine in the North Sea off Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands ({{coord|52|33|N|3|06|E}}) and was severely damaged. Two crew were killed. She was taken in to Sheerness, Kent where she was declared a constructive total loss.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4700.html |title=Walpole |publisher=Uboat |access-date=6 January 2021}}

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=7 January 1945 |sort=}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{USS|Hovey|DD-208|6}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The destroyer-minesweeper, a former {{sclass|Clemson|destroyer}}, was torpedoed and sunk in Lingayen Gulf ({{coord|16|20|N|120|10|E}}) by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 24 of her 167 crew and 24 of the survivors from {{USS|Brooks|DD-232|6}} and {{USS|Long|DD-209|6}} (both {{navy|United States|1912}}).

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Mount Orthrys|1919|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Kingdom of Greece|1863-naval}}

|desc=The cargo ship collided with {{SS|Errina||2}} ({{flag|Netherlands}}) in the River Thames and caught fire. She was beached on the Mucking Flats and broke in two. Three crewmen were killed. She was consequently scrapped.{{cite web |url=http://www.theyard.info/ships/ships.asp?entryid=554 |title=Newton |publisher=The Yard |access-date=24 February 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://www.historisches-marinearchiv.de/projekte/verluste_griechenland/ausgabe.php?lang=1&rubrik=%&where_value=398 |title=Mount Orthrys |publisher=historisches-marinearchiv.de |access-date=18 January 2021}}{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=523}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese guard ship|Nichiei Maru No. 2||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The guard ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Inland Sea of Japan ({{coord|31|20|N|123|40|E}}) by {{USS|Spot|SS-413|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133719|title=Nichiei Maru No. 2 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=7 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|Palmer|DD-161|6}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The destroyer-minesweeper, a former {{sclass|Wickes|destroyer}}, was bombed and sunk in Lingayen Gulf ({{coord|16|12|N|120|11|E}}) by Japanese aircraft with the loss of 28 of her 122 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{USS|West Virginia|BB-48|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Shinsei Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy SAMA-14: The Shingo Maru-class auxiliary stores ship (4,733 GRT 1917), requisitioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy from Japan Marine Fisheries, was bombed and damaged in the Formosa Strait ({{coord|22|40|N|118|45|E}}) by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force. Seven crew were killed. The ship sank the next day. Most on board were transferred to {{ship|Japanese minesweeper|W-21||2}} ({{navy|Empire of Japan}}) before sinking. Other ships rescued five others.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133720|title=Shinsei Maru Ocean Liner 1889-1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=7 January 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/ShinseiM_t.htm |title=Japanese Army Auxiliary transports |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=16 November 2022}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Viola|1921|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off Moster, Norway by {{HNoMS|MTB 712}} ({{navy|Norway}}). The whole crew was saved.{{csr |register=MSI |id=5605447 |shipname=Viola |access-date=16 April 2012}}{{sfn|Hegland|1989|p=208}}{{cite web |url=https://www.historisches-marinearchiv.de/projekte/weseruebung/ausgabe.php?where_value=164 |title=Viola |publisher=historisches-marinearchiv.de |access-date=7 January 2019}}

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=8 January 1945 |sort=}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Anyo Maru|1913|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MOTA-30: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean ({{coord|24|50|N|120|35|E}}) by {{USS|Barb|SS-220|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}) with the loss of 138 crewmen and many troops.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133722|title=Anyo Maru cargo ship 1913-1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=8 January 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CD-36_t.htm |title=MOTA-30 convoy |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=8 January 2020}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Ashbury|1924|2}}

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=The cargo ship ran aground on the Talmaine Skerries, at the entrance to the Kyle of Tongue ({{coord|58|32|30|N|4|24|10|W}}) and sank with the loss of all hands.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=482}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Daigo Maru||2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Type 1K Standard ore carrier/cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south west of Korea ({{coord|34|37|N|122|12|E}}) by {{USS|Balao|SS-285|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). 12 crewmen and 14 gunners were killed. Forty-nine crew members survived the sinking and made away on lifeboats, but 16 died of exposure before reaching the Chinese coast after four days. The survivors were captured by Chinese soldiers but managed to assume control of the junk that was carrying them at the cost of two more killed. However, they were surrounded by waiting Chinese Communist troops and all but one committed suicide rather than surrender.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Daigo_t.htm|title=Japanese Army Auxiliary Transports |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=8 January 2020}}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Strange.htm |title=Daigo Maru ordeal |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=8 January 2020}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Fusa||2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The passenger ship (172 GRT, 1875) was bombed and sunk in Korsfjord, Norway by Royal Air Force aircraft with the loss of seven of the 42 people on board.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleetsingles/fusa.html |title=D/S Fusa |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=9 February 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese tanker|Hikoshima Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MOTA-30: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean by {{USS|Barb|SS-220|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}) and ran aground in Tungshiao Bay. She was abandoned apparently without loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133726|title=Hikoshima Maru Tanker 1944-1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=9 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Manju Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MOTA-30: The tanker (a.k.a. Manzyu Maru) was torpedoed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean by {{USS|Queenfish|SS-393|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). She was run aground/beached in Tungshiao Bay ({{coord|24|47|N|120|32|E}}) on 9 January. 13 armed guards, 30 crew and an unknown number of passengers were killed.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Sanyo Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MOTA-30: The tanker was torpedoed, damaged, and ran aground in the Pacific Ocean ({{coord|24|50|N|120|35|E}}) by {{USS|Barb|SS-220|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). She broke in two and sank on 9 January. Twelve guards, two instructors, three watchmen, and 29 crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133724|title=Sanyo Maru cargo ship 1944-1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=8 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Tatsuyo Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MOTA-30: The {{sclass2|Standard 2AT|cargo ship|2}} was torpedoed and sunk in the Formosa Strait by {{USS|Barb|SS-220|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). The ship exploded, killing all 63 crewmen.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Tatsuyo_t.htm|title=Japanese Oilers |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=8 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Trygg||2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The coaster (28 GRT) was bombed and sunk in Korsfjord, Norway by Royal Air Force aircraft with the loss of two crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipst2.html |title=Norwegian Homefleet – WW II, Ships starting with To through Ty |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=11 February 2012}}

}}

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{{shipwreck list begin |date=9 January 1945 |sort=}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese escort ship|CD-3||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Type C escort ship was bombed and sunk north of Keelung, Formosa ({{coord|27|10|N|121|45|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. One hundred and seventy-three men were lost.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CD-3_t.htm|title=CD-3 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=9 January 2021}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|CH-61||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|No.13|submarine chaser}} was sunk off southern Formosa ({{coord|22|40|N|120|04|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CH-61_t.htm|title=CH-61 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=9 January 2021}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|CHa-216||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=The CHa-1-class auxiliary submarine chaser was lost in the Formosa area.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Claus Rickmers|1923|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was damaged by Allied aircraft off Lervik, Norway and was consequently beached. She was refloated and towed to Bergen. Subsequently seized as a prize of war, repaired and returned to service as Empire Carron under the British flag.{{sfn|Mitchell|Sawyer|1990|p=444}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Fukuzan Maru|1918|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the South China Sea ({{coord|22|37|N|120|15|E}} by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft.{{cite web|url=https://wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?59230|title=Fukuzan Maru cargo ship 1918-1945|publisher=wrecksite.eu}}{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133740|title=Fukuyama Maru cargo ship 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=9 January 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Fukuyama2_t.htm |title=Fukuyama Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=10 January 2021}}{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=497}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Hisagawa Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MOTA-30: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by United States Navy aircraft. A total of 2,117 troops, 84 gunners, and all 86 crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133742|title=Hisigawa Maru cargo ship 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=9 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Hokoku Maru No. 9||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk north of Keelung by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133735|title=Hokoku Maru cargo ship No. 9|publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=9 January 2013}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Jonas Lie||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy ON 277: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Bristol Channel ({{coord|51|45|N|5|26|W}}) by {{GS|U-1055||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of two of the 69 people on board. Survivors were rescued by {{HMT|Huddersfield Town|FY197|6}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}) and {{MV|Fosna||2}} ({{flag|Norway}}). On 11 January, Jonas Lie was taken in tow by {{ship|ST|Empire Sprite||2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}) and {{HMS|Stormking|W87|6}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}) but the tow parted the next day. She sank on 14 January.{{cite web |url=http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibShipsJon.html |title=Liberty Ships – Jonas – Justo |publisher=Mariners |access-date=6 January 2012}}{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3414.html |title=Jonas Lie |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese oiler|Juko Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The oiler was bombed and sunk at Takao, Formosa by United States Navy aircraft. Later raised.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Juko_t.htm|title=Japanese Oilers |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=9 August 2014}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese tanker|Kaiho Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Standard Wartime Type 2TL tanker was bombed by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38 and beached off Chinka, Pescadores. A total of 314 troops, six gunners, four watchmen and fourteen crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133739|title=Kaiho Maru Tanker 1944-1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=9 January 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Kaiho_t.htm |title=Kaiho Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=10 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Kuroshio Maru||2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Kuroshio Maru-class auxiliary tanker was bombed and sunk at Takao ({{coord|22|00|N|120|05|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft. Ten crew were killed. Raised post war, repaired and put into Chinese service in 1947 as {{SS|Yung Hao||2}} ({{flag|Republic of China}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Kuroshio_t.htm |title=Civilian Tankers in Imperial Army Service |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=9 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|French corvette|L'Enjoue|W44|2}}

|flag={{navy|Free France}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy GC 107: The L'Eveille-class escort was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spartel, Morocco by {{GS|U-870||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with all its crew (59 or 63 men).{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3520.html |title=FFL L'Enjoue (W 44) |publisher=Uboat |access-date=23 April 2012}}{{cite web |url=https://memorial-national-des-marins.fr/crypte-he/3231-l-enjoue |title=Memorial Enjoue |publisher=memorial-national-des-marins.fr |access-date=9 January 2019}}{{cite web |title=FFL L´Enjoue (W 44) |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3520.html |website=uboat.net |access-date=7 August 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|M 3145||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The KSK-2-class naval drifter/minesweeper struck a mine, probably a German one, and sank in the Irben Strait. 9 survivors were rescued by M 3157 ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). There were at least two dead, the master and the flotilla commander.

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese tanker|Nanshin Maru No. 4||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off northwest Luzon by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133734|title=Nanshin Maru No. 4 Tanker 1944-1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=9 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Nikolaifleet||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Norway by {{HNoMS|MTB 711}} and {{HNoMS|MTB 623}} (both {{navy|Norway}}) with the loss of 29 lives.{{sfn|Berg|1997|p=104}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Shinko Maru No. 1 Go||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Kiri Maru No. 8-class auxiliary transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Java Sea off Banten Bay Tandjung Pating Borneo ({{coord|03|41|S|111|57|E}}) by {{HNLMS|O 19}} ({{navy|Netherlands}}).{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133733|title=Shinko Maru cargo ship No. 1 1938-1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=9 January 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Shinko1Go_t.htm |title=Shinko Maru 1 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=9 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{MV|Sirius|1941|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The coaster (938 GRT, 1941) was bombed and sunk at Bjordal, Norway by aircraft of 144, 455 and 489 Squadrons, Royal Air Force. The crew was on shore and there were no casualties. She was raised in summer 1945, repaired and returned to service in January 1947.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipss1.html |title=Norwegian Homefleet – WW II, Ships starting with Sa through SN |publisher=warsailors.com |access-date=6 January 2021}}{{cite web |url=https://www.allkunne.no/framside/fylkesleksikon-sogn-og-fjordane/historie-i-sogn-og-fjordane/krigshistorie/sirius-senka-ved-bjordal/1918/76295/ |title=Sirius |publisher=allkunne.no |access-date=6 January 2021}}{{sfn|Bird|2008|p=117}}

}}

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|ship={{GS|U-679||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was sunk in the Baltic Sea by mines with the loss of all 51 crew. Wreck located confirming mines.{{cite web |url= https://uboat.net/boats/u679.htm |title=U-679 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=15 April 2012}}{{cite web |url=http://www.soviet-empire.com/ussr/viewtopic.php?f=149&t=53730&sid=988abb615bce883cfe7f5e68e54c72d7 |title=soviet Naval Battles-Baltic Sea during WW2 (Updated 2019) |publisher=RedFleet |access-date=18 December 2019 |archive-date=2 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802214532/http://www.soviet-empire.com/ussr/viewtopic.php?f=149&t=53730&sid=988abb615bce883cfe7f5e68e54c72d7 |url-status=dead }}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Ume Maru No. 21||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Keelung by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133741|title=Ume Maru cargo ship No. 21 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=9 January 2013}}

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=10 January 1945 |sort=}}

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|ship={{ship|Soviet gunboat|Arax||2}}

|flag={{navy|Soviet Union}}

|desc=World War II: The Angara-class gunboat was sunk by a magnetic mine at Odessa. 64 crew and 29 other people were killed. She was later raised and broken up.{{cite web |url=http://infocenter-odessa.com/index.php?newsid=8559 |title=Arax |publisher=infocenter-odessa.com |access-date=10 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Blackheath||2}}

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship (4,637 GRT, 1936) was torpedoed and damaged in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Spartel, Morocco ({{coord|35|49|N|6|03|W}}) by {{GS|U-870||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}} and was beached. All 51 crew were rescued by {{HMS|Ballinderry|K255|6}} and {{HMS|Kilbernie|Z01|6}} (both {{naval|United Kingdom}}). Blackheath broke her back on 14 January and was declared a total loss.{{Cite newspaper The Times |title=The Loss of the Blackheath |date=7 March 1945 |page=8 |issue=50085 |column=A }}{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3415.html |title=Blackheath |publisher=Uboat |access-date=23 April 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese escort|CD-42||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Type D escort ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea west of Kume Island Okinawa.({{coord|27|01|N|126|34|E}}) by {{USS|Puffer|SS-268|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). She was lost with all 170 crew.{{cite DANFS | title = Puffer | url = http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss268.txt | access-date = 4 January 2012 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CD-42_t.htm|title=CD-42 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=11 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|LCI(G)-365}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Mike I: The landing craft infantry (gunboat) was sunk by Imperial Japanese Army {{sclass|Shin'yō|suicide motorboat|1}}s in Lingayen Gulf. The whole crew was rescued.{{cite web |url=https://www.fold3.com/image/1/296547134 |title=LCI(G)-365 report |publisher=fold3.com |access-date=10 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|LCI(M)-974}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Mike I: The landing craft infantry (mortar) was sunk by Imperial Japanese Army {{sclass|Shin'yō|suicide motorboat|1}}s in Lingayen Gulf ({{coord|16|06|N|120|14|E}}). There were 6 missing crew and 19 survivors.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/22039.html |title=LCI(M)-974 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=11 January 2014}}{{cite web |url=https://www.fold3.com/image/295230488 |title=3rd PHIBFOR War Diary |publisher=fold3.com |access-date=10 January 2019}}{{cite web |url=http://www.naval-history.net/WW2USCas.htm |title=USN Casualties WWII |publisher=naval-history.net |access-date=10 January 2019}}{{cite web |url=https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/oral-histories/wwii/luzon-operation-lingayen-gulf-landing-ltjg-brown.html |title=LTJG Brown |publisher=naval-history.net |access-date=10 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|LST-925}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The landing ship tank was damaged by Imperial Japanese Army {{sclass|Shin'yō|suicide motorboat|1}}s in Lingayen Gulf and beached on "Orange Beach" ({{coord|16|06|N|120|14|E}}) to avoid sinking. Repaired and returned to service.{{cite web |url=https://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/160925.htm |title=LST-1028 |publisher=Navsource |access-date=20 March 2023}}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/PhilippinesEMB.htm |title=Explosive Motorboats based in the Philippines 1944-1945 |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=20 March 2023}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|LST-1028}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The landing ship tank was damaged by Imperial Japanese Army {{sclass|Shin'yō|suicide motorboat|1}}s in Lingayen Gulf and beached on "Orange Beach" ({{coord|16|06|N|120|14|E}}) to avoid sinking. There were 14 wounded. Repaired and returned to service.{{cite web |url=https://www.fold3.com/image/295249979 |title=LST-1028 War Diary |publisher=fold3.com |access-date=10 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|M 322||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The minesweeper was damaged at Haram, Norway by a strike force of 26 Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 144 Sqn RAF, 404 Sqn, RCAF, 455 Sq, RAAF and 489 Sqn, RNZAF. Two crew were killed and 17 wounded. She was beached but was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.{{cite web |url=https://ktsorens.tihlde.org/flyvrak/haramsoy.html |title=Haramsoy Beaufighters |publisher=ktsorens.tihlde.org |access-date=10 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|M 5610||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The KSK-2-class naval drifter/minesweeper was sunk at Haram, Norway by a strike force of 26 Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 144 Sqn RAF, 404 Sqn, RCAF, 455 Sq, RAAF and 489 Sqn, RNZAF. There were 16 killed and one survivor.

}}

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|ship={{ship|German motor torpedo boat|S 33||2}}, {{ship|German motor torpedo boat|S 58||2}} and {{ship|German motor torpedo boat|S 60||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The three motor torpedo boats ran aground on Unije, Yugoslavia. Several attempts to tow them failed until on 16 January by Royal Navy MGBs and MTBs attacked them. S 33 was destroyed and the other two vessels were damaged and later scuttled. All crew survived, three of them wounded.{{cite web |url=http://s-boot.net/sboote-km-adria.html |title=S-Boote in Adriatic |publisher=s-boot.net |access-date=10 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship=70 Maru-Ni suicide motorboats

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Maru-Ni suicide boats were sunk/destroyed during an attack on US ships in Lingayen Gulf.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/PhilippinesEMB.htm |title=Explosive Motorboats based in the Philippines 1944-1945 |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=20 March 2023}}

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=11 January 1945 |sort=}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese minesweeper|Banshu Maru No. 56||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk in the south entrance to Manila Bay as a blockship.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133765|title=Banshu Maru No. 56 Minesweeper 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=11 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|Belknap|DD-251|6}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Mike I: The {{sclass|Clemson|destroyer}} was severely damaged by a kamikaze attack in Lingayen Gulf with the loss of 38 of her crew. She was consequently withdrawn from service.

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese minesweeper|Hakuyo Maru|1940|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk in the south entrance to Manila Bay as a blockship.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133766|title=Hakuyou Maru 1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=11 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Normandy Coast||2}}

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship (1,428 GRT, 1916) was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea west of Anglesey ({{coord|53|19|N|4|48|W}}) by {{GS|U-1055||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of nineteen of her 27 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|PC-74}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}).{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3417.html |title=Normandy Coast |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Pasajes|1923|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The cargo ship ran aground and sank in the Skagerrak ({{coord|58|05|N|8|15|E}}). Refloated and placed under repair. Seized by the British in May 1945, entered service as Empire Rhondda.{{sfn|Mitchell|Sawyer|1990|page=465}}{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=476}}

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|ship={{SS|Roanoke|1919|2}}

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea west of Anglesey ({{coord|53|19|N|4|48|W}}) by {{GS|U-1055||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of four of her 63 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|PC-74}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}) and {{SS|Senga|1913|2}} ({{flagcountry|Yugoslavia}}).{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3418.html |title=Roanoke |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|Sperrbrecher 1 Bahia Camarones||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The sperrbrecher was shelled and damaged by {{HMS|Bellona|63|6}}, {{HMS|Norfolk|78|6}}, {{HMS|Onslaught|G04|6}}, {{HMS|Onslow|G17|6}} and {{HMS|Orwell|G98|6}} (all {{naval|UK}}). She was beached the next day near Egersund, Norway ({{coord|58|22|08|N|6|02|08|E}}). The wreck was subsequently broken up.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=466}}

}}

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|ship=T-33 Korall or {{ship|Soviet minesweeper|T-76 Korall||2}}

|flag={{navy|Soviet Union|1935}}

|desc=World War II: The Virsaytis-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Tallinn off Aegna, Estonia ({{coord|59|45|N|24|47|E}}) by {{GS|U-745||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). There were 28 killed and 27 wounded.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3416.html |title=T-76 Korall |publisher=Uboat |access-date=25 October 2019}}{{cite web |url=https://www.nashapobeda.lv/3350.html |title=T-33 |publisher=nashapobeda.lv |access-date=25 October 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese minesweeper|Wa-10||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass2|No.1|auxiliary minesweeper|1}} was sunk in the South China Sea west of Vigan Luzon Philippines ({{coord|17|20|N|120|00|E}}) by a United States Navy destroyer.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133764|title=WA-10 Minesweeper1945 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu |access-date=11 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|YMS-14}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=The {{sclass|YMS-1|minesweeper}} was sunk in Boston Harbor in a collision with {{USS|Herndon|DD-638|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). The whole crew was saved.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/9434.html |title=YMS-14 of the US Navy |publisher=Uboat |access-date=11 January 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://wreckhunter.net/DataPages/yms14-dat.htm |title=YMS-14 |publisher=wreckhunter.net |access-date=11 January 2021}}

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

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|ship={{SS|Akashi Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The tanker was sunk in the South China Sea {{convert|50|nmi|km}} south east of Cape St. Jacques, French Indochina ({{coord|10|20|N|107|45|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38 operating in the area as part of the South China Sea raid. A total of 64 troops, 21 gunners, and 21 crewmen were killed.{{cite web | title=Akashi Maru Tanker 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133797 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/AkashiM_t.htm |title=Akashi Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Ayanami Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The tanker was sunk in the South China Sea off French Indochina ({{coord|10|46|N|106|42|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 16 crewmen and 2 gunners were killed.{{cite web | title=Ayanami Maru Tanker 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133807 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/AyanamiM_t.htm |title=Ayanami Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Ayayuki Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=File:A Japanese convoy under attack from USS LEXINGTON (CV-16), near Juinhon, French Indochina, 12 January 1945.jpg World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SATA-05: The tanker was sunk in the South China Sea {{convert|50|nmi}} south east of Cape Padaran, French Indochina ({{coord|11|08|N|108|49|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 46 crewmen were killed.{{cite web | title=Ayayuki Maru Tanker1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133777 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Ayayuki_t.htm |title=Ayayuki Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/PB-103_t.htm |title=PB-103 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Bahia Camarones||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk off Egersund, Norway by {{HMS|Bellona|63|6}}, {{HMS|Norfolk|78|6}}, {{HMS|Onslaught|G04|6}}, {{HMS|Onslow|G17|6}} and {{HMS|Orwell|G98|6}} (all {{naval|United Kingdom}}). 25 crewmen, 33 Flak gunners and a Norwegian pilot were killed.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?37407 |title=Bahia Camarones |publisher=wrecksite.eu |access-date=6 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Banshu Maru No. 63||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The cargo ship was damaged in the South China Sea off Qui Nhon, French Indochina ({{coord|14|15|N|109|10|E}} by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38 and was consequently beached. Eight crewmen were killed. She was declared a total loss.{{cite web | title=Banshu Maru No. 63 cargo ship 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133805 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese escort ship|CD-17||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The Type C escort ship was sunk in the South China Sea off Cape St. Jacques ({{coord|10|20|N|107|50|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. All 159 crewmen were lost.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CD-17_t.htm |title=CD-17 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese escort ship|CD-19||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The Type C escort ship was sunk in the South China Sea off Cape St. Jacques ({{coord|10|20|N|107|50|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CD-19_t.htm |title=CD-19 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese escort ship|CD-23||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The Type C escort ship was sunk in the South China Sea north of Qui Nhon ({{coord|14|15|N|109|10|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. One hundred and fifty-five crewmen were lost.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CD-23_t.htm |title=CD-23 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese escort ship|CD-35||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SATA-05: The Type C escort ship was sunk in the South China Sea off Cape St. Jacques ({{coord|11|10|N|108|55|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. Sixty-nine crewmen were lost.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CD-35_t.htm |title=CD-35 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese escort ship|CD-43||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SATA-05: The Type C escort ship was bombed in the South China Sea off Cape St. Jacques by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38 and was beached on an uninhabited island ({{coord|11|10|N|108|55|E}}). She was scuttled by her crew. Twenty-nine crewmen were lost.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CD-43_t.htm |title=CD-43 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese escort ship|CD-51||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The Type C escort ship was sunk in the South China Sea north of Qui Nhon ({{coord|14|15|N|109|10|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. One hundred and fifty-nine crewmen were lost.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CD-51_t.htm |title=CD-51 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|CH-31||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SATA-05: The {{sclass|No.13|submarine chaser}} was sunk in the South China Sea off Cape Padaran ({{coord|11|10|N|108|55|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CH-31_t.htm |title=CH-31 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|CH-43||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The {{sclass|No.13|submarine chaser}} was sunk in Cam Rahn Bay, French Indochina by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CH-43_t.htm |work=Japanese Sub Chasers |title=CH-43 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese escort|Chiburi||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The {{sclass|Mikura|escort ship|0}} frigate was sunk in the South China Sea off Cape St. Jacques ({{coord|10|20|N|107|50|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 88 crewmen were lost.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Chiburi_t.htm |title=Chiburi |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

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|ship={{SS|Charlotte|1908|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Egersund, Norway by {{HMS|Bellona|63|6}}, {{HMS|Norfolk|78|6}}, {{HMS|Onslaught|G04|6}}, {{HMS|Onslow|G17|6}} and {{HMS|Orwell|G98|6}} (all {{naval|United Kingdom}}). She was abandoned by her crew.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=530}}

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|ship={{SS|Eiho Maru|1930|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SATA-05: The tanker was sunk in the South China Sea south east of Cape St. Jacques ({{coord|11|10|N|108|55|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web | title=Eiho Maru Tanker 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133809 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=552}}

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|ship={{SS|Eiman Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The cargo ship was sunk in the South China Sea by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38 with a loss of nineteen crew and thirteen naval gunners.{{cite web | title=Eiman Maru cargo ship 1944-1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133798 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Daito_t.htm |title=Daito |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

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|ship={{SS|France Maru|1919|2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SASHI-30: The {{sclass|Daifuku Maru No. 1|troopship}} was bombed and damaged by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38 and beached in the Mekong Delta {{convert|50|nmi}} south east of Gocong, French Indochina ({{coord|09|35|N|106|48|E}}). She was declared a total loss. Five passengers and 38 crew were lost.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/France_t.htm |title=France Maru |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Hoei Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The tanker was sunk in the South China Sea south east of Cape St. Jacques ({{coord|12|50|N|109|23|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 22 crewmen were killed.{{cite web | title=Hoei Maru Tanker 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133808 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}

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|ship={{SS|Horai Maru No. 9||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SASHI-05: The tanker was sunk in the South China Sea off French Indochina by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. Six gunners and eleven crewmen were killed.{{cite web | title=Horai Maru No. 9 Tanker 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133796 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Ikutagawa Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The auxiliary transport ship was sunk in the South China Sea {{convert|50|nmi}} south east of Cape St. Jacques, French Indochina ({{coord|10|20|N|107|50|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Ikutagawa_t.htm |title=Ikutagawa Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Ilona Siemers||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Bergen, Norway by Avro Lancaster aircraft of 9 and 617 Squadrons, Royal Air Force using Tallboy bombs.

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|ship={{ship|Japanese cruiser|Kashii||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=File:Japanese cruiser Kashii sinking in the South China Sea on 12 January 1945 (80-G-300684).jpgWorld War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The {{sclass|Katori|cruiser}} was bombed, torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea north of Qui Nhon ({{coord|13|50|N|109|20|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. Six hundred and twenty-one crewmen were lost, plus her captain and Rear Admiral Shibuya; there were nineteen survivors.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/kashii_t.htm |title=Kashii |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Keishu Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The auxiliary transport/tug (671 GRT 1921) was bombed {{convert|15|nmi}} off Cape St. Jacques, French Indochina by United States Navy carrier aircraft and was beached.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Keishu_t.htm |title=Captured Vessels in Japanese Service as Auxiliary Transports |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=9 December 2022}}

}}

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|ship=Kembu Maru

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The passenger/cargo ship (a.k.a. Tatebe Maru) was bombed near Binh Dinh, French Indochina by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38 and either sank or was beached as a total loss.{{cite web | title=Kembu Maru Troop Transport 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133789 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Tatsubato_t.htm |title= Japanese Ore Carriers |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |accessdate=8 March 2023}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Kenei Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SATA-05: The cargo ship was sunk at Saigon by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web | title=Kenei Maru cargo ship 1903-1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133794 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}

}}

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|ship={{MV|Kensei Maru|1941|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea south east of Cape St. Jacques ({{coord|11|10|N|108|35|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web | title=Kensei Maru cargo ship 1941-1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?59232 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Kensei_t.htm |title=Kensei Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}{{sfn|Mitchell|Sawyer|1990|p=127}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Kiyo Maru||2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The cargo ship was sunk in the South China Sea off French Indochina by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web | title=Kiyo Maru cargo ship 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133792 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}

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|ship={{SS|Kong Oscar II||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The cargo ship (914 GRT, 1904) ran aground in a storm at Sandnessjøen, Norway. She sank the next day. The wreck was scrapped during the winter of 1954–55.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsk.html |title=Norwegian Homefleet – WW II, Ships starting with K |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=9 February 2012}}

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|ship={{SS|Koshin Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SATA-05: The tanker was sunk in the South China Sea south east Cape St. Jacques by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. Forty-four crewmen, 15 gunners and 24 passengers were killed.{{cite web | title=Koshin Maru Tanker 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133806 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Koshin_t.htm |title=Koshin Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{MV|Kumagawa Maru|1934|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The oiler (a.k.a. Shumagawa Maru and Tamagawa Maru) was sunk in the South China Sea off Cape St. Jacques ({{coord|10|20|N|107|50|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. Ninety-eight passengers and seven crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Kumagawa_t.htm |title=Kumagawa Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Kyoei Maru No. 7||2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SASHI-30: The transport was bombed and sunk in the Mekong Delta {{convert|50|nmi}} south east of Gocong ({{coord|09|35|N|106|48|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38 with the loss of all 25 hands.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Yurijima_t.htm |title=Yurijima |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Kyokuun Maru||2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The cargo ship was bombed in the South China Sea by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38 and was beached north of Qui Nhon. She was declared a total loss.{{cite web | title=Kyokuun Maru cargo ship 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133791 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Kyokuun_t.htm |title=Kyokuun Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|LCI(L)-600}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The landing craft infantry (large) was sunk at Ulithi, Caroline Islands by a Kaiten submarine/human torpedo ({{navy|Empire of Japan}}). Three crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/21665.html |title=USS LCI(L) of the US Navy |publisher=Uboat |access-date=13 January 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://usslci.org/fathom/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ELSIEITEM-86-May-2014.pdf |title=LCI losses |publisher=usslci.org |access-date=13 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|French cruiser|La Motte-Picquet||2}}

|flag={{flagicon|France}} Vichy French Navy

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The training hulk, a former {{sclass|Duguay-Trouin|cruiser|2}}, was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea off Cat Lai, French Indochina by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. One crewman was killed and around 70 were wounded.{{cite web | title=Lamotte-Picquet Cruiser (Light) 1927-1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133811 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.netmarine.net/bat/croiseur/lamotte/histoire.htm |title=La Motte-Picquet |publisher=netmarine.net |access-date=13 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Finnish minelayer|Louhi||2}}

|flag={{navy|Finland}}

|desc=World War II: Lapland War: The {{sclass|Louhi|minelayer}} was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Finland off Hanko ({{coord|59|40|N|23|05|E}}) by {{GS|U-370||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}), or sunk by mines, with the loss of ten of her 41 crew.{{cite web | title=Finland minelayers Louhi class | url=http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=1126 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103004207/http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=1126 | url-status=usurped | archive-date=3 November 2014 |publisher=warshipsww2.eu| access-date=19 February 2015 }}

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|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|M-1||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass2|M 1935|minesweeper}} was sunk at Bergen in an air raid by Avro Lancaster aircraft of 9 and 617 Squadrons, Royal Air Force using Tallboy bombs. Twenty of the ship's crew were killed in the sinking.{{csr |register=MSI |id=6110528 |shipname=M-1 |access-date=21 July 2012}}{{cite web |url=http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=755 |title=German Escort minesweeper type M-1935 |publisher=Warshipsww2.Eu |access-date=12 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513025714/http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=755 |archive-date=13 May 2014 |url-status=usurped }}

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|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|M-273||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type 1940 minesweeper was shelled and sunk off Egersund by {{HMS|Bellona|63|6}}, {{HMS|Norfolk|78|6}}, {{HMS|Onslaught|G04|6}}, {{HMS|Onslow|G17|6}} and {{HMS|Orwell|G98|6}} (all {{naval|United Kingdom}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=756 |title=German Escort minesweeper type M-1940 |publisher=Warshipsww2.Eu |access-date=24 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513052207/http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=756 |archive-date=13 May 2014 |url-status=usurped }}

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|ship={{SS|Nanryo Maru No. 2||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SASHI-05: The tanker was sunk in the South China Sea off French Indochina by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. Two gunners and six crewmen were killed.{{cite web | title=Naryo Maru No. 2 Tanker 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133799 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=13 January 2013 }}

}}

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|ship={{ship|French survey ship|Octant||2}}

|flag={{flagicon|France}} Vichy French Navy

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The survey ship was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea off Cat Lai by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web | title=Octant 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133812 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese minesweeper|Otowa Maru|1920|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk in Cam Rahn Bay ({{coord|11|50|N|109|00|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. One crew was killed.{{cite web | title=Otowa Maru minesweeper 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133785 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=12 January 2013 }}

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|ship={{SS|Otsusan Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The Standard Type 2AT tanker (a.k.a. Otsuyama Maru and Otusan Maru) was bombed in the South China Sea by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38 and was beached north of Qui Nhon. She was declared a total loss. Twenty-eight crewmen and seven gunners were killed.{{cite web | title=Otsusan Maru Tanker 1944-1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133803 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=13 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Otsusan_t.htm |title=Otsusan Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

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|ship={{SS|Otto Petersen||2}}

|flag={{flag|Denmark}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the Skaggerak off Skelvik, Norway and was beached to avoid sinking. One crew was killed by the explosion. She was declared total loss but was later repaired and returned to service.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=449}}{{cite web |url=https://arkiv.dk/vis/4911591 |title=Otto Petersen |publisher=arkiv.dk |access-date=13 January 2021}}{{cite web |url=https://www.sbib.dk/files/bibliotek/statistik/1945.pdf |title=Danish losses |publisher=sbib.dk |access-date=13 January 2021}}

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|ship=PB-103

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SATA-05: The patrol boat, a former {{sclass|Lapwing|minesweeper}}, was strafed in the South China Sea off Cape Padaran ({{coord|11|10|N|108|55|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38, setting off her depth charges sinking her in shallow water with her bridge above water. 23 crew were killed and 52 wounded.

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|ship={{HMS|Regulus|J327|6}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Algerine|minesweeper}} (1,030/1,325 t, 1944) was mined and sunk in the Aegean Sea off Corfu, Greece. One crew was killed and several were wounded.{{cite web |title=HMS Regulus of the Royal Navy |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3826.html |publisher=Uboat |access-date=12 January 2014}}{{cite web |url=https://www.grafasdiving.gr/shipwrecks/hms-regulus-j-327-minesweeper/ |title=Regulus |date=20 January 2019 |publisher=grafasdiving.gr |access-date=13 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{MV|San Luis Maru|1928|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea {{convert|25|nmi}} north east of Binh Dinh, French Indochina ({{coord|14|20|N|109|09|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. Nine gunners and three crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Sanluis_t.htm |title=San Luis Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

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|ship={{SS|Shingi Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SASHI-30: The cargo ship was sunk in the South China Sea off Cape St. Jacques ({{coord|09|24|N|106|44|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 790 troops and 38 crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/France_t.htm |title=Japanese Army Auxiliary transports |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=28 October 2022}}

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|ship={{SS|Shinsei Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SASHI-30: The cargo ship was sunk in the South China Sea off Cape St. Jacques ({{coord|09|24|N|106|44|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 64 Army passengers, 8 escort troops and 22 crewmen were killed.

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|ship={{SS|Shinsei Maru No. 17||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The cargo ship was sunk at Saigon, French Indochina by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 30 crewmen were killed.{{cite web | title=Shinsei Maru No. 17 cargo ship 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133793 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=13 January 2013 }}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Shoei Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the South China Sea north of Qui Nhon ({{coord|14|14|N|109|10|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. Seven crewmen and three gunners were killed.{{cite web | title=Shoei Maru Tanker 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133800 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=13 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Shoei%20(2764)_t.htm |title=Shoei Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|Swordfish|SS-193|6}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Sargo|submarine}} was either depth charged or struck a mine and sank off Okinawa Island, Japan with the loss of all 89 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/uss-swordfish-193.htm |title=Hokuroku Maru |publisher=oneternalpatrol.com |access-date=13 January 2021}}

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|ship=T-140

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The No.103-class landing ship was sunk at Saigon by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/T.140_t.htm |title=T-140 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

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|ship={{SS|Taikyu Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The cargo ship was sunk in the South China Sea off Cape St. Jacques by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 17 crew and 198 passengers were killed.{{cite web | title=Taikyu Maru cargo ship 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133795 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=13 January 2013 }}

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|ship={{SS|Tai Poo Sek||2}}

|flag={{flagicon|France}} Vichy France

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Mekong River, French Indochina, by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?147799 |title=Tai Poo Sek ? (+1945) |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=4 May 2023 }}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Tatsubato Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The Type 1K Standard Merchant ore carrier was bombed and damaged in the South China Sea north of Qui Nhon by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38 and beached, a total loss. Ten crewmen were killed.{{cite web | title=Tatsuhato Maru cargo ship 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133802 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=13 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Tatsubato_t.htm |title=Tatsubato Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Toyu Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SATA-05: The troopship was sunk in the South China Sea off Cape St. Jacques ({{coord|10|20|N|107|45|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. A soldier, 28 other passengers, and 23 crewmen were killed.{{cite web | title=Toyu Maru Troop Transport 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133788 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=13 January 2013 }}

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|ship={{ship|HMSAS|Treern||2}}

|flag={{navy|Union of South Africa|1922}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper (247 GRT, 1929) struck a mine and sank in the Aegean Sea off eastern Greece ({{coord|39|06|N|23|14|E}}) with the loss of 23 of her 24 crew. The survivor was rescued by {{HMS|Musketeer |G86|6}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/freefleet/norfleett4.html |title=Norwegian Merchant Ships 1939 - 1945, Ships beginning with Tr through Tø |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=8 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese minesweeper|W-101|1943|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy SATA-05: The {{sclass|Bangor|minesweeper}} was sunk in the South China Sea off Cape Padaran ({{coord|11|10|N|108|55|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/W-101_t.htm |title=W-101 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Yoshu Maru|1916|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The cargo ship (a.k.a. Yujo Maru and Yushu Maru) was sunk in the South China Sea north of Qui Nhon by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. Five gunners and 45 crewmen were killed.{{cite web | title=Yujo Maru cargo ship 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133804 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=13 January 2013 }}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Yusei Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Gratitude: Convoy HI-86: The cargo ship was damaged in the South China Sea off Qui Nhon ({{coord|14|15|N|109|10|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft. She was beached but was declared a total loss.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CD-23_t.htm |title=Japanese Escorts |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=12 January 2014}}

}}

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{{shipwreck list begin |date=13 January 1945 |sort=}}

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|ship=Beltana

|flag={{flag|Sweden}}

|desc=World War II: The fishing boat was sunk by a mine southwest of Pater Noster Lighthouse with the loss of 5 lives. The only survivor was saved by another Swedish fishing boat.{{cite web |url=https://www.konditori100.se/SiWW2/sww2lscs.htm |title=Swedish WWII losses |publisher=konditori100.se |access-date=21 October 2019}}{{cite web |url=https://runeberg.org/img/svda/1945/0004.1.jpg |title=Beltana |publisher=runeberg.org |access-date=5 January 2021}}{{cite web |url=https://fiskebatar.zaramis.se/gg-438-gideon/ |title=Beltana |date=28 November 2020 |publisher=fiskebatar.zaramis.se |access-date=5 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine|I-362||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Type D submarine was sunk between Ulithi and Eniwetok ({{coord|12|08|N|154|27|E}}) by {{USS|Fleming|DE-32|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}) with all hands.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/I-362.htm |title=I-362 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=13 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|P-584}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=The ex-United States Army Air Force crash rescue boat, with a United States Navy crew, but under operational control of the Office of Strategic Services was destroyed by an explosion at Livorno, Italy with eleven crewmen wounded.

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|ship={{ship|Japanese landing ship|SS-1||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass2|SS|landing ship}} was sunk off Luzon by United States aircraft.

}}

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|ship={{ship|German submarine chaser|Vs 130||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The KSK-2-class naval drifter/minesweeper was heavily damaged by a mine in the Flensburg Fjord and sank while being towed to the port.

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|ship={{SS|Vaga|1924|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship (1,615 GRT, 1924) was bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Homborsund, Norway by Handley Page Halifax aircraft of 58 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of seven lives.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsV.html |title=Norwegian Homefleet – WW II, Ships starting with V |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=11 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|YC-912}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=The open lighter foundered in heavy weather in the North Pacific. }}

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|ship={{MV|Athelviking||2}}

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy BX 141: The tanker (8,779 GRT, 1926) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada ({{coord|44|28|N|63|28|W}}) by {{GS|U-1232||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of four of her 41 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCML-102 ({{naval|Canada|1911}}).{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3422.html |title=Athelviking |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{MV|British Freedom||2}}

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy BX 141: The tanker (6,985 GRT, 1928) was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean east of Halifax, Nova Scotia ({{coord|44|28|N|63|28|W}}) by {{GS|U-1232||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of one of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMCS|Gaspé|J94|6}} ({{naval|Canada|1911}}).{{cite web|url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3420.html |title=British Freedom |publisher=Uboat |access-date=16 April 2012}}

}}

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|ship=Ely

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=The trawler (183 GRT, 1903) sank {{convert|50|mi}} northeast of the Bishops Rock Lighthouse, after a collision with {{HMCS|Trillium|K172|6}} ({{naval|Canada|1911}}) with the loss of six crewmen. There were three survivors.{{cite web |url=http://www.llangibby.eclipse.co.uk/milfordtrawlers/accidents%20&%20incidents/ely.htm |title=Ely |publisher=llangibby.eclipse.co.uk |access-date=12 January 2021}}{{cite web |url=http://www.forposterityssake.ca/Navy/HMCS_TRILLIUM_K172.htm |title=Trillium |publisher=forposterityssake.ca |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Martin van Buren||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ({{coord|44|28|N|63|28|W}}) by {{GS|U-1232||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of three gunners. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by {{HMCS|Comox|J64|6}} and {{HMCS|Fundy|J88|6}} (both {{naval|Canada|1911}}). Martin van Buren was taken in tow by a tug, but the tow line was cut by a naval vessel which ignored signals being flown by the tug. She drifted ashore at Sambro, Nova Scotia and broke in two. She was declared a constructive total loss. The wreck was scrapped in situ in 1950.{{cite web |url=http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibShipsM.html |title=Liberty Ships – M |publisher=Mariners |access-date=6 January 2012}}{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3421.html |title=Martin van Buren |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Mimi Horn II||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Brüsterort, Pomerania by Soviet Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft of 51 MTAP. Four crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=http://wio.ru/fleet/sunk/baltic.htm |title=ships sunk in the Baltic by soviet aircraft |publisher=Rufleet |access-date=9 January 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.bellabs.ru/51/Morozov/Morozov_MTA_3-KBF_6-1945.html |title=51 MTAP 1945 |publisher=bellabs.ru |access-date=14 January 2020}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|PT-73}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The Higgins 78'-class PT boat was grounded in Balakias Bay Mindoro ({{coord|13|50|N|120|10|E}}) and destroyed by her crew due to Japanese troops nearby. The whole crew was saved.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/10496.html |title=PT-73 of the US Navy |publisher=Uboat |access-date=10 December 2012}}{{cite web |url=https://www.fold3.com/image/1/295407998 |title=MTB Squadron 13 war diary |publisher=fold3.com |access-date=14 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German motor torpedo boat|S 180||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type 1939/40 schnellboot was sunk by a mine in the North Sea off Texel, North Holland, Netherlands. There were 11 dead and 12 survivors.{{cite web |url=http://german-navy.de/kriegsmarine/ships/fastattack/schnellboot1940/ships.html |title=Schnellboot 1939/1940 |publisher=german-navy.de accessed |access-date=24 December 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://s-boot.net/englisch/sboats-km-channel45.html |title=S-Boote Channel 1945 |publisher=s-boot.net |access-date=14 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese minelayer|Yurishima||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Hirashima-class minelayer (a.k.a. Yurijima) was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea off Kota Bharu, Malaya ({{coord|05|45|N|113|13|E}}) by {{USS|Cobia|SS-245|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).{{cite DANFS | title = Cobia | url = http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss245.htm | access-date = 3 January 2012 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Yurijima_t.htm |title=Yurishima |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=16 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Dalemoor||2}}

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship (5,835 GRT, 1922) struck a naval mine and sank in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk ({{Coord|53|23|00|N|0|47|24|E}}). Her 56 crew survived.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=494}}>

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|ship=Doggerbank

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The fishing vessel was sunk by striking a mine, or by Soviet Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft, in the Baltic Sea off Danzig.{{cite web |url=http://wio.ru/fleet/sunk/baltic.htm |title=ships sunk in the Baltic by soviet aircraft |publisher=Rufleet |access-date=8 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Enoshima Maru||2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the South China Sea off Takao, Formosa ({{coord|22|37|N|122|15|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web | title=Enoshima Maru cargo ship 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133827 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=15 January 2013 }}

}}

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|ship=Ferdinand

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The fishing vessel was sunk by striking a mine, or by Soviet Douglas A-20 Havoc aircraft, in the Baltic Sea off Danzig.{{cite web |url=http://wio.ru/fleet/sunk/baltic.htm |title=ships sunk in the Baltic by soviet aircraft |publisher=Rufleet |access-date=8 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Harima Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The tanker was sunk in the South China Sea off Yulin, Hainan, China by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Daito_t.htm |title=Daito |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=18 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese destroyer|Hatakaze|1924|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Kamikaze|destroyer|||1922}} was sunk in the South China Sea off Hisashiyama ({{coord|22|37|N|122|15|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/hataka_t.htm |title=Hatakaze |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=18 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Horei Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the South China Sea south of Formosa by American aircraft.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Kujyo Maru No. 5||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk off Paramushiro Island, Kuril Islands by aircraft.{{cite web | title=Kujyo Maru No. 5 cargo ship 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133831 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=15 January 2013 }}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese minesweeper|Kyo Maru No. 1||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was sunk in the Malacca Strait northwest of Penang, Malaya ({{coord|05|18|N|100|20|E}}) by a mine.{{cite web | title=Kyo Maru No. 1 Minesweeper 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133830 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=15 January 2013 }}

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|ship={{MV|Magdala|1931|2}}

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=The cargo ship departed from Reykjavík, Iceland for a British port. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=549}}

}}

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|ship={{MV|Maja||2}}

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The tanker (8,181 GRT, 1931) was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea south east of Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland ({{coord|53|40|N|5|14|W}}) by {{GS|U-1055||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of 25 of her 65 crew. Survivors were rescued by the trawler Hendrik Conscience ({{flag|Belgium}}).{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3424.html |title=Maja |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Miri Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass2|1TL|fleet tanker}} was sunk off Takao ({{coord|22|37|N|122|15|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 10 crew members and 17 naval gunners were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Miri_t.htm |title=Miri Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=18 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese landing ship No. 14|T-14|1942|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=File:A Japanese transport explodes after being hit by carrier plane bombs in Takao Harbor, Formosa, on 15 January 1945.jpg World War II: The {{sclass|No.1|landing ship}} was sunk in the South China Sea off Hisashiyama ({{coord|22|37|N|122|15|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web | title=T-14 LCT (Landing Craft Tank) 1945 | url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?133825 |publisher=Wrecksite.eu | access-date=15 January 2013 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/T.14_t.htm |title=Japanese No.1-class landing ships |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=24 March 2023}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Tatsuno Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy No. 882: The cargo ship was torpedoed by {{USS|Thresher|SS-200|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}), exploded and broke in two. The ship's fore part sank immediately in the Luzon Strait, about {{convert|75|mi}} north of Luzon, Philippines. The stern section sank the next day at {{coord|20|05|N|120|13|E}}. 8 passengers and 12 crew were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Tamahoko_t.htm |title=Japanese Army Auxiliary Transports |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |accessdate=24 October 2022}}

}}

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|ship={{HMS|Thane|D48|6}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Bogue|escort carrier}} (11,420/15,390 t, 1943) was torpedoed and damaged in the Firth of Clyde by {{GS|U-1172||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of ten crew. She was towed to Greenock, Renfrewshire by {{HMS|Loring|K565|6}} but was declared a constructive total loss. Scrapped in 1946.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3425.html |title=HMS Thane (D 48) |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese destroyer|Tsuga||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II, South China Sea raid: The {{sclass|Momi|destroyer|2}} was sunk in the South China Sea off Mako, Formosa ({{coord|23|33|N|119|33|E}}) by United States Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Tsuga_t.htm |title=Tsuga |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=18 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German trawler|V 5304||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The vorpostenboot was sunk at Lervik, Norway by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of Royal Air Force Banff Strike Wing. One crew was killed and 12 wounded.{{sfn|Bird|2008|p=124}}

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|ship={{USS|YP-73}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=The yard patrol craft ran aground and sank {{convert|1000|yd|m}} east of the Spruce Cape signal station, Kodiak, Alaska. Although six crew members were rescued by {{USCGC|Bittersweet|WLB-389|6}} ({{navy|United States|coast guard}}), ten crewmen died from exposure due to the extreme cold.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Anri No. 2 GO||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Hong Kong by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Hasu_t.htm |title=Second Class destroyers |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=16 January 2014}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Soviet destroyer|Dejatelnyj||2}}

|flag={{navy|Soviet Union|1935}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy KB 1: The {{sclass|Clemson|destroyer}} was sunk in the Kara Sea {{convert|40|nmi|km}} east of Cape Terebirski ({{coord|69|04|N|36|10|E}}), either by being torpedoed by {{GS|U-956||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}), or by accidental explosion of her depth charges while attacking the submarine, with the loss of 117 of her 124 crew. The seven survivors reported a massive explosion at the ship's stern. Survivors were rescued by {{ship|Soviet destroyer|Derzkiy||2}} ({{navy|Soviet Union|1935}}).{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3519.html |title=Dejatelnyj |publisher=Uboat |access-date=24 April 2012}}{{cite web |url=http://www.soviet-empire.com/ussr/viewtopic.php?f=149&t=53532&sid=ec16fbbd66e5228fae413809b1e3c6b7 |title=Soviet Naval Battles-Arctic Sea during WW2 (updated 2019)( |publisher=Sovietempire.com |access-date=21 December 2019 |archive-date=29 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329134917/http://www.soviet-empire.com/ussr/viewtopic.php?f=149&t=53532&sid=e203710b64fa76af8cb82ba381c3acb6 |url-status=dead }}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Donau|1929|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The troopship was sunk in Oslofjord, Norway, by ten limpet mines that had been placed by Norwegian saboteurs. There was no casualty. The wreck was raised in 1952 and towed to Bremerhaven, West Germany for scrapping.

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|ship={{SS|Hakurei Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Hokkai Maru-class naval trawler/auxiliary storeship was sunk by a mine {{convert|4.9|nmi}} off Cape Lojar, Laut Island, Netherlands East Indies ({{coord|04|10|S|116|05|E}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Hakurei_t.htm |title=Hakurei Maru |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=27 November 2020}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|James Harrod||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=The Liberty ship collided with {{SS|Raymond B. Stevens||2}} ({{flag|United States|1912}}) in the North Sea off Deal, Kent. She was beached in Pegwell Bay but broke in two and was declared a constructive total loss.{{cite web |url=http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibShipsJ-Ji.html |title=Liberty Ships J – Ji |publisher=Mariners |access-date=6 January 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|LSM-318}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Mike I: The landing ship medium was sunk in Lingayen Gulf by a kamikaze attack.

}}

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|ship={{HMS|LST-415}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=World War II: The landing ship tank, Mk.2 (1,625/4,080 t, 1943) was torpedoed and damaged off the Tongue Lightship ({{flag|United Kingdom|government}}) by a Kriegsmarine Schnellboot and was beached. She was subsequently scrapped.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/12302.html |title=LST 415 of the LST Mk 2 Class |publisher=Uboat |access-date=16 January 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Marina|1942|2}}

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy CU 53: The cargo ship struck a mine off Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France and was beached. All 101 people on board survived. She was later refloated and towed to the United States, but was declared a constructive total loss and scrapped.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=583}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Matsushima Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Type 2TL Wartime Standard tanker was bombed and damaged at Hong Kong by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft. A guard, eight troops and three crewmen were killed. She was beached the next day on Koshima Island, Hong Kong and abandoned. Scrapped in 1947.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Matsushima_t.htm |title=Japanese Oilers|publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=25 May 2014}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Sanka Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The oiler was sunk at Hong Kong by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft. Twenty-one crewmen were killed.

}}

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|ship={{ship|German siebel ferry|SF 303||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Siebel ferry was bombed and strafed by fighter-bomber aircraft in Jablanac bay, Croatia, and burned. There were no casualties.{{cite web |url=https://www.historisches-marinearchiv.de/projekte/landungsfahrzeuge/siebelfaehre/ausgabe.php?where_value=238 |title=SF 303 |publisher=historisches-marinearchiv.de |access-date=9 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Tenei Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The oiler was sunk at Hong Kong by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft. A passenger, two troops and three crewmen were killed.

}}

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|ship={{GS|U-248||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type VII submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by {{USS|Hayter|DE-212|6}}, {{USS|Hubbard|DE-211|6}}, {{USS|Otter|DE-210|6}} and {{USS|Varian|DE-798|6}} (all {{navy|United States|1912}}) with the loss of all 47 crew.{{cite DANFS | title = Otter | url = http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de210.txt | access-date = 30 January 2012 }}{{cite DANFS | title = Hubbard | url = http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de211.txt | access-date = 30 January 2012 }}{{cite DANFS | title = Hayter | url = http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de212.txt | access-date = 30 January 2012 }}{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/boats/u248.htm |title=U-248 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=6 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German trawler|V 6408 Skagerak||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Tirol-class naval whaler/Vorpostenboot was torpedoed and sunk off Folda, Norway by {{HNoMS|Utsira|P-85|6}} ({{navy|Norway}}) with all 50 crew.{{sfn|Berg|1997|p=117}}{{sfn|Gröner|1993|p=150}}

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=17 January 1945 |sort=}}

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|ship={{SS|Aar||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The coaster was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Ammon|1923|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Christian Russ||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The coaster was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Emma Sauber||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg. She was refloated in 1949, repaired and entered West German service.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=481}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|German siebel ferry|F 1||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The Siebel ferry was lost on this date.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Griep||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The salvage ship was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Henriette Schulte||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in a Soviet air raid on Memel, East Prussia.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Hiev||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The salvage ship was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Johanna|1912|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The coaster was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|M 305||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The minesweeper foundered in the Baltic Sea off Brüsterort, Pomerania due to storm and icing with the loss of 40 lives.{{csr|register=MSI|id=6116003|shipname=M-305 |access-date=27 July 2012}}{{sfn|Gröner|1994|p=179}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Mangan||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Martha Peters||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Odysseus|1913|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Kingdom of Greece|1863-naval}}

|desc=The cargo ship (4,577 GRT, 1913) ran aground at Morris Point, near Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada ({{coord|44|28|N|63|33|W}}) and sank. There were no casualties.{{cite web |url=https://www.historisches-marinearchiv.de/projekte/verluste_griechenland/ausgabe.php?lang=1&rubrik=%&where_value=416 |title=Odysseus |publisher=historisches-marinearchiv.de |access-date=18 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Steinburg|1923|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and was beached near Libau, Latvia.{{csr|register=MSI|id=5605971|shipname=Steinburg |access-date=26 October 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese landing ship No. 15|T-15|1942|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|No.1|landing ship}} was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea in the Makurazaki Bight off Kyushu ({{coord|31|08|N|130|28|E}}) by {{USS|Tautog|SS-199|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). 225 men were killed.{{cite DANFS | title = Tautog | url = http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss199.htm | access-date = 31 December 2011 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/T.15_t.htm |title=T-15 |publisher=combinedfleet.com |access-date=13 May 2020}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{GS|U-2515||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type XXI submarine was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/boats/u2515.htm |title=U-2515 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=29 April 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{GS|U-2523||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type XXI submarine was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/boats/u2523.htm |title=U-2523 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=29 April 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{GS|U-2530||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type XXI submarine was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg. d.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/boats/u2530.htm |title=U-2530 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=29 April 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{GS|U-2532||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type XXI submarine was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{GS|U-2537||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type XXI submarine was sunk in an American air raid on Hamburg.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|German trawler|V 1417 Stoomloodsvartuig 17||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Vorpostenboot was sunk in the North Sea off Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands by British aircraft.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Weissee|1905|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Hamburg in an Allied air raid. She was refloated in 1949 and scrapped.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=480}}

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=18 January 1945 |sort=}}

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|ship={{SS|Edith Wharton||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The Liberty ship struck a mine and sank in the Scheldt. The wreck was dispersed in December 1963.{{sfn|Sawyer|Mitchell|1985|p=50}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Empire Clansman||2}}

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The collier (2,065 GRT, 1942) ran aground on South Carr Rocks, off North Berwick, Berwickshire. She was later refloated, repaired and returned to service.{{sfn|Mitchell|Sawyer|1990|p=208}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{HMS|LCP(L) 11}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=The landing craft personnel (large) (5,9/8,2 t, 1940) was lost on this date.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{HMS|MTB-690}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=The Fairmile D motor torpedo boat (90/107 t, 1943) struck a submerged wreck and sank in the North Sea off Lowestoft, Suffolk.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/17227.html |title=MTB 690 of the Royal Navy |publisher=Uboat |access-date=18 January 2013}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{MV|Samanco|1943|2}}

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=The cargo ship was driven ashore in the Belfast Lough and broke her back. She was refloated on 19 February and beached in Ballyholme Bay. Subsequently refloated, repaired and returned to service.{{sfn|Mitchell|Sawyer|1990|p=78}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Samvern||2}}

|flag={{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The Liberty ship (7,219 GRT, 1943) struck a mine and sank in the Scheldt, Belgium ({{coord|51|22|N|3|02|E}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/LibShipsS.html |title=Liberty Ships – S |publisher=Mariners |access-date=6 January 2012}} }}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=19 January 1945 |sort=}}

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|ship={{SS|Agata Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Agata Maru-class auxiliary transport (302 GRT, 1931) was shelled and damaged by {{HMS|Supreme|P252|6}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}) off Port Blair, Andaman Islands. She was beached at Port Blair. Refloated and returned to service.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Agata_t.htm |title=Japanese Auxiliary Netlayers|publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=27 February 2023}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Carrier|191|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship (3,105 GRT, 1921) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Cromer, Norfolk, United Kingdom ({{coord|53|22|58|N|0|58|54|E}}). Her 33 crew were all saved.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?2784 |title=SS Carrier [+1945] |publisher=Wrecksite |access-date=4 October 2014}}{{cite web |url=https://www.warsailors.com/singleships/carrier.html |title=Carrier |publisher=warsailors.com |access-date=21 October 2019}}{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=558}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{HMT|Northern Isles}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=The anti-submarine naval trawler (655 GRT, 1936) was wrecked off Durban, South Africa.{{cite web |url= https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/6429.html |title=ASW Trawler HMS Northern Isles |publisher=Uboat |access-date=19 January 2015}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{HMS|Porpoise|N14|6}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Grampus|submarine}} (1,768/2,053 t, 1933) was sunk in the Malacca Strait off Penang, Malaya by Japanese aircraft.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|United States Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea off Shanghai, China by {{USS|Spot|SS-413|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=20 January 1945 |sort=}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Hidaka Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy FU-905: The Type 1K ore carrier was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean {{convert|260|nmi|km}} south east of Cape Muroto ({{coord|13|32|N|135|58|E}}) by {{USS|Batfish|SS-310|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). Fourteen passengers and two crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Hidaka_t.htm |title=Japanese Type 1K Ore Carrier |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=20 January 2014}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese tender|Syuri Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The motor torpedo boat tender (a.k.a. Shuri Maru) was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea at the south end of the Tsushima Strait ({{coord|33|45|N|128|43|E}}) near Sasebo by {{USS|Tautog|SS-199|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). Her captain and 118 crewmen were killed; one crewman was rescued by USS Tautog and made a prisoner of war.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Shuri_t.htm |title=Japanese Destroyer Tenders |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=18 February 2023}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship=Tokiwa Maru

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The fishing trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by {{USS|Spot|SS-413|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=21 January 1945 |sort=}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{HMS|Computator|FY 635|6}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=The naval trawler (286 GRT, 1919) was sunk in a collision with {{HMS|Vanoc|H33|6}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}) off Normandy ({{coord|49|42|N|00|37|W}}).{{cite web |title=MS Trawler HMS Computator |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/6849.html |publisher=Uboat |access-date=21 January 2013 }}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Galatea|1912|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship (1,152 GRT, 1912) was torpedoed and sunk in St. George's Channel off Bardsey Island ({{coord|52|40|N|5|23|W}}) by {{GS|U-1051||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of twenty of her 21 crew. The survivor was rescued by {{HMS|Tyler|K576|6}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/galatea.html |title= D/S Galatea |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=13 January 2012}}{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3427.html |title=Galatea |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|George Hawley||2}}

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy TBC 43: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel {{convert|3|nmi|km}} off the Wolf Trap Lighthouse ({{coord|50|0|N|5|45|W}}) by {{GS|U-1199||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of two of her 68 crew. Survivors abandoned ship and were rescued by TID-74 ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}) and {{SS|S. Wiley Wakeman||2}} ({{flag|United States|1912}}). George Hawley was taken in tow by {{HMS|Allegiance|W50|6}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}) and beached at Falmouth, Cornwall, where she was declared a constructive total loss. Refloated in June 1946, subsequently scuttled.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3428.html |title=George Hawley |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese salvage ship|Haruta Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Haruta Maru-class salvage ship was bombed and sunk at Hong Kong ({{coord|22|20|N|114|10|E}}) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Haruta_t.htm|title=Japanese IJN Salvage and Rescue Vessels|publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=21 January 2013}} The wreck was broken up in 1951.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=560}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{USS|LCT-253}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=The landing craft tank foundered in the Pacific Ocean off the Gilbert Islands.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/19254.html |title=LCT-253 of the US Navy |publisher=Uboat |access-date=21 January 2013}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|M-305||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The Type 1940 minesweeper foundered in the Baltic Sea off Brüsterort, Pomerania.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{Ship|HMML|891}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=World War II: Burma Campaign: The motor launch (76/86 t, 1944) was sunk by a mine in the harbour at Kyaukpyu, Burma, Ramree Island, Burma. 14 uninjured survivors out of 17 crew rescued by boats from {{HMS|Rapid|H32|6}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}).{{cite web |title=HMS ML 891 of the Royal Navy |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/14858.html |publisher=Uboat |access-date=21 January 2013 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/UN/India/RIN/RIN-14.html |title=The Royal Indian Navy 1939-1945 |publisher=Ibiblio |access-date=18 August 2020}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Munakata Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Standard 2AT tanker was bombed and damaged at Keelung, Formosa ({{coord|22|37|N|120|15|E}}) by aircraft from {{USS|Yorktown|CV-10|6}} and {{USS|Cabot |CVL-28|6}} (both {{navy|United States|1912}}). A gunner and three crewmen were killed. She was bombed again the next day, set on fire and exploded.{{cite web|url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Munakata_t.htm|title=Japanese Oilers|publisher=Combinedfleet.com|access-date=11 October 2022}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Shincho Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Standard 1TM tanker was bombed and sunk in Takao Harbour, Formosa ({{coord|22|37|N|120|15|E}}) by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft. Raised and resunk at the entrance to Takao Harbour on 15 April.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Shincho_t.htm|title=Japanese Oilers |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=15 April 2014}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Teifu Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The transport (a.k.a. Taihu Maru) was bombed and sunk at Takao ({{coord|22|37|N|121|15|E}}) by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft. Eight crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Teifu_t.htm|title=Ex-French Merchants in Japanese Service |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=21 January 2015}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{GS|U-1199||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the Isles of Scilly ({{coord|49|57|N|5|42|W}}) by {{HMS|Icarus|D03|6}} and {{HMS|Mignonette|K38|6}} (both {{naval|United Kingdom}}) with the loss of 48 of her 49 crew.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/boats/u1199.htm |title=U-1199 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship=Unknown landing craft

|flag=Unknown

|desc=World War II: Burma Campaign: The landing craft assault blew up and sank in the harbour at Kyaukpyu, Burma, Ramree Island, Burma, probably from a mine. Of the 37 troops and crew only 7 survivors were rescued.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Yamazawa Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Standard 2AT tanker was bombed and sunk in Takao Harbour ({{coord|22|37|N|120|15|E}}) by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft. Raised, repaired in 1946 and put into Chinese service as Ven Ping.{{cite web |title=Yamazawa Maru |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Yamazawa_t.htm |website=combinedfleet.com |access-date=11 October 2022}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Yurin Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: A requisitioned cargo ship that was bombed and sunk in Takao Harbour ({{coord|22|37|N|120|15|E}}) by United States Navy carrier-based aircraft. Formerly Chinese cargo ship “Hwah Jah”.{{cite book |author1=陈悦 |title=民國海軍艦船志 |date=2013-09-01 |location= |isbn=9787547409497 |pages=rm P.49-81}} }}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=22 January 1945 |sort=}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese gunboat|Saga||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Saga|river gunboat}} was bombed and sunk at Hong Kong by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Saga_t.htm |title=Japanese Gunboats |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=22 January 2013}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Stockholm|1885|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Stavanger, Norway by {{HMS|Venturer|P68|6}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}).{{csr |register=MSI |id=5615400 |shipname=Stockholm |access-date=15 April 2012}} }}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=23 January 1945 |sort=}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Daikyo Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MOTA-32: The Standard Type 1K ore carrier (a.k.a. Taikyo Maru) was torpedoed and sunk when her cargo of munitions exploded in Namkwan Harbour, China ({{coord|27|02|N|120|27|E}}) by {{USS|Barb|SS-220|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). A total of 360 troops, 28 gunners, and 56 crewmen were lost. Six {{sclass2|Daihatsu|landing craft}} and two {{sclass2|Shohatsu|landing craft|2}} were lost as cargo.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Daikyo_t.htm |title=Japanese Type 1K Ore Carriers |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=23 January 2014}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Halo||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship (2,365 GRT, 1919) was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by {{ship|German torpedo boat|S 168||2}} and {{ship|German torpedo boat|S 176||2}} (both {{navy|Nazi Germany}}). All 27 men aboard (22 crew and 5 gunners) were saved.{{cite web |url=https://boltancestry-uk.weebly.com/ss-halo.html |title=Halo |publisher=boltancestry-uk.weebly.com |access-date=5 January 2022}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Hozan I-Go||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The tanker struck a mine and sank in the Indian Ocean north of Sumatra, Netherlands East Indies.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wlb-stuttgart.de/seekrieg/44-09.htm |title=Seekrieg 1944, September |access-date=14 September 2015 |last=Rohwer |first=Jürgen |author-link=Jürgen Rohwer |author2=Gerhard Hümmelchen |work=Württembergische Landesbibliothek Stuttgart |language=de }}

}}

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|ship={{Jsub|I-48||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Type C2 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean {{convert|12|nmi}} north west of Yap, Caroline Islands ({{coord|09|55|N|138|17|E}}) by {{USS|Conklin|DE-439|6}} and {{USS|Corbesier|DE-438|6}} (both {{navy|United States|1912}}). All 122 crewmen were killed.{{cite DANFS | title = Corbesier | url = http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de438.htm | access-date = 31 January 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Kainan Maru No. 7||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary guard boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north of the Bonin Islands by {{USS|Sennet|SS-408|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{HMS|LCM 1131}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=The landing craft mechanized (22/52 t, 1943) was lost on this date.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Nikkaku Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The transport ship struck a mine and sank in the Indian Ocean north of Sumatra.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|German torpedo boat|S 199||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The Type 1939/40 Schnellboot was sunk in the North Sea in a collision with {{ship|German torpedo boat|S 701||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). Five crew died, the other were rescued by the British.{{cite web |url=https://www.historisches-marinearchiv.de/projekte/s_boote/lebenslauf_boot.php?where_value=184 |title=S 199 |publisher=www.historisches-marinearchiv.de |access-date=5 January 2022}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Taian Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Palau by {{USS|Gar|SS-206|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).{{cite DANFS |title=Gar |url= http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss206.txt |access-date=31 December 2011}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Vigsnes|1930|2}}

|flag={{Flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MH 1: The cargo ship (1,599 GRT, 1930) was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea ({{coord|53|32|N|4|19|W}}) by {{GS|U-1172||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). All 25 crew survived.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/vigsnes.html |title=D/S Vigsnes |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=8 February 2012}}{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=566}}

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=24 January 1945 |sort=}}

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|ship={{SS|Alcoa Banner|1919|2}}

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was severely damaged at Antwerp, Belgium in an attack by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was declared a constructive total loss.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=50-}}

}}

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|ship=Empire Rupert

|flag={{Flag|United Kingdom|civil}}

|desc=The {{sclass2|Larch|tug|1}} (487 GRT, 1943) collided with {{HMS|Twickenham}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}) and sank in the English Channel {{convert|10|nmi|km}} off Dover, Kent ({{coord|51|03|N|1|32|E}}).{{sfn|Mitchell|Sawyer|1990|p=304}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|Extractor|ARS-15|6}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Anchor|rescue and salvage ship}} was accidentally torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea ({{coord|15|44|N|135|29|E}}) by {{USS|Guardfish|SS-217|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}) with the loss of six of her 65 crew. The survivors were rescued by USS Guardfish.

}}

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|ship=25 Shin'yō suicide motorboats

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The Shin'yō-class suicide motorboats were sunk/destroyed during an attack by US aircraft on Corregidor, Manila Bay.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/PhilippinesEMB.htm |title=Explosive Motorboats based in the Philippines 1944-1945 |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=20 March 2023}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese destroyer|Shigure|1935|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Shiratsuyu|destroyer}} was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Siam ({{coord|6|00|N|103|48|E}}) by {{USS|Blackfin|SS-322|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}) with the loss of 37 of her 307 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{ship|Japanese escort|Kanju||2}} and {{ship|Japanese escort|Miyake||2}} (both {{navy|Empire of Japan}}).

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese minesweeper|Showa Maru No. 7 Go||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean north east of Iwo Jima ({{coord|24|50|N|141|22|E}}) by {{USS|Fanning|DD-385|6}} and {{USS|Dunlap|DD-384|6}} (both {{navy|United States|1912}}).

}}

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|ship={{SS|Taimam Maru No. 1||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea by {{USS|Atule|SS-403|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).

}}

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|ship={{SS|Tungenes|1922|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The coaster (560 GRT, 1922) was shelled and sunk in the North Sea off Lista, Norway by German shore-based artillery. All crew survived. }}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=25 January 1945 |sort=}}

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|ship={{SS|Bjergfin||2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy BE-156-AL: The coaster (648 GRT, 1917) was bombed and sunk in Eidsfjord, Norway by Allied aircraft with the loss of a crew member.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipss2.html |title=Norwegian Homefleet – WW II, Ships starting with So through Sø |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=11 February 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|CHa-25||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The CHa-1-class auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk off Kyushu, possibly by a mine or submarine.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Ilse Fritzen||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy BE-156-AL: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in Eidsfjord by Allied aircraft.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese minesweeper|Keinan Maru||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=The auxiliary minesweeper was lost on this date.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Malay Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea by {{USS|Silversides|SS-236|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).{{cite DANFS | title = Silversides | url = http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/submar/ss236.txt | access-date = 1 January 2012 }}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|Miyatake Maru No. 5 Go||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=The auxiliary submarine chaser was lost on this date.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Pergamon|1939|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Kristiansund, Norway.{{csr|register=MSI|id=5615148|shipname=Pergamon |access-date=13 April 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{USS|YMS-30}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|YMS-1|minesweeper}} was sunk by a mine off Anzio, Italy ({{coord|41|23|N|12|45|W}}).{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/9447.html |title=YMS-30 of the US Navy |publisher=Uboat |access-date=11 January 2013}} }}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=26 January 1945 |sort=}}

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|ship={{ship|German landing craft|F 978||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The MFP-D landing craft was sunk by enemy action while taking part in an operation to evacuate troops from Memel to Pillau. 13 crew were killed.{{cite web |url=https://www.historisches-marinearchiv.de/projekte/landungsfahrzeuge/marinefaehrprahm/ausgabe.php?where_value=844 |title=F 978 |publisher=historisches-marinearchiv.de |access-date=9 January 2019}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|Kyo Maru No. 13 Go||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary submarine chaser was sunk by a mine off Bangeri Point.{{cite web |url=http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/USN-Chron/USN-Chron-1944.html |title=Official Chronology of the US Navy in WW II, 1944 |publisher=Imbiblio |access-date=9 February 2017}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{HMS|LCP(R) 1018}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=The landing craft personnel (mortar) was lost on this date.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{USS|LCT-1151}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The landing craft tank (5.9/8.2 t, 1943) was lost during an amphibious operation in the Pacific Ocean north of New Guinea ({{coord|01|00|N|138|36|E}}).

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|M-538||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The salvaged, but unrepaired, Type 1916 minesweeper foundered in a storm at Hela, Pomerania.{{cite web |url=http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=754 |title=German Minesweepers Type M-1915 |publisher=Warshipsww2.Eu |access-date=24 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007022149/http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=754 |archive-date=7 October 2014 |url-status=usurped }}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{HMS|Manners|K568|6}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass2|Captain|frigate}} (1,192/1,436 t, 1943) was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Irish Sea {{convert|21|nmi}} west of the Isle of Man by {{GS|U-1051||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of 43 of her 100 crew. The ship broke in two, with the stern section sinking. The bow section was towed to Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire. Declared a total loss.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3430.html |title=HMS Manners (K 568) |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{HNoMS|MTB-712}}

|flag={{navy|Norway}}

|desc=The Fairmile D motor torpedo boat was wrecked in the Shetland Islands.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/17253.html |title=HNoS 712 of the Royal Norwegian Navy|publisher=Uboat |access-date=26 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Tamon Maru No. 15||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Siam off the west coast of French Indochina.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wlb-stuttgart.de/seekrieg/44-12.htm |title=Seekrieg 1944, Dezember |access-date=30 September 2015 |last=Rohwer |first=Jürgen |author-link=Jürgen Rohwer |author2=Gerhard Hümmelchen |work=Württembergische Landesbibliothek Stuttgart |language=de }}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{GS|U-1051||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type VII submarine was depth charged and damaged in the Irish Sea south of the Isle of Man ({{coord|53|39|N|5|23|W}}) by {{HMS|Aylmer|K463|6}}, {{HMS|Bentinck|K314|6}} and {{HMS|Calder|K349|6}} (all {{naval|United Kingdom}}). She surfaced and was rammed and sunk by HMS Aylmer with the loss of all 47 crew.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/boats/u1051.htm |title=U-1051 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}} }}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=27 January 1945 |sort=}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|German landing craft|F 1072||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The MFP-C landing craft was badly damaged by Soviet artillery in Memel on 26 January. It was towed out of the area by F 506 ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) but get stuck in ice and was abandoned.{{cite web |url=https://www.historisches-marinearchiv.de/projekte/landungsfahrzeuge/marinefaehrprahm/ausgabe.php?where_value=1318 |title=F 1072 |publisher=historisches-marinearchiv.de |access-date=9 January 2019}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Havbris|1919|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=The cargo ship (1,316 GRT, 1919) foundered off Kristiansand, Norway with the loss of fourteen crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsh1.html |title=Norwegian Homefleet – WW II, Ships starting with Ha |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=9 February 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{USS|PT-338}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The ELCO 80'-class PT boat was wrecked off Somimara, Luzon, Philippines ({{coord|12|06|N|121|23|E}}). She was scuttled on 28 January.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/10265.html |title=PT-338 of the US Navy |publisher=Uboat |access-date=30 January 2014}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{MV|Solør|1938|2}}

|flag={{Flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 332: The tanker (8,262 GRT, 1938) was torpedoed and damaged in the St George's Channel ({{coord|52|35|N|5|18|W}}) by {{GS|U-825||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of four of her 44 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{SS|Zamalek||2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}). She was taken in tow and beached in Oxwich Bay, where she broke in two in February and was declared a total loss. The bow section was refloated and scrapped at Briton Ferry Glamorgan; the stern section was scrapped in situ in July 1952.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/solor.html |title=M/T Solør |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=7 February 2012}}{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3432.html |title=Solør |publisher=Uboat |access-date=22 April 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{GS|U-1172||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was depth charged and sunk in St. George's Channel ({{coord|52|24|N|5|42|W}}) by {{HMS|Bligh|K467|6}}, {{HMS|Keats|K482|6}} and {{HMS|Tyler|K576|6}} (all {{naval|United Kingdom}}) with the loss of all 52 crew.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/boats/u1172.htm |title=U-1172 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=27 April 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese minesweeper|Wa-102||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Lombok Strait ({{coord|08|37|S|115|39|E}}) by {{USS|Bergall|SS-320|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). }}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=28 January 1945 |sort=}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{MV|J. M.||2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The coaster (164 GRT, 1943) was bombed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Larsnes, Norway by Allied aircraft. All crew survived.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsj.html |title=Norwegian Homefleet – WW II, Ships starting with J |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=9 February 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese escort|Kume||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy HI-19: The {{sclass|United Kingdomuru|escort ship|1}} was torpedoed and sunk off Kokuzan To northeast of Shanghai in the Yellow Sea ({{coord|33|54|N|122|55|E}}) by {{USS|Spadefish|SS-411|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). 89 crewmen lost. Survivors rescued by {{ship|Japanese destroyer|Kamikaze|1922|2}} ({{navy|Empire of Japan}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Kume_t.htm |title=Japanese Escorts |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=28 January 2013}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese transport|Nozaki||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The ammunition transport struck a mine and sank in the South China Sea off "Pulo Gambier".

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|R-57||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The Type R-41 minesweeper was sunk in Trondheim Fjord in a collision with {{GS|U-1163||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=762 |title=German coastal minesweeper Type R-41 |publisher=Warshipsww2.Eu |access-date=24 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007024640/http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=762 |archive-date=7 October 2014 |url-status=usurped }}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese seaplane tender|Sanuki Maru|1939|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy HI-19: The transport was torpedoed and sunk northeast of Shanghai in the Yellow Sea ({{coord|33|54|N|122|55|E}}) by {{USS|Spadefish|SS-411|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). 78 {{sclass|Shin'yō|suicide motorboat|1}}s were lost as cargo. 330 naval personnel and her commanding officer were killed. Survivors rescued by {{ship|Japanese destroyer|Kamikaze|1922|2}} ({{navy|Empire of Japan}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Sanuki%20Maru_t.htm |title=Japanese auxiliary seaplane tenders |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=28 January 2014}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship=Varp

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The fishing vessel (114 GRT, 1942) was bombed and sunk in Røvdefjord, Norway.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Viborg|1917|2}}

|flag={{flag|Denmark}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea off Rügenwalde, Pomerania, Germany ({{coord|54|26|N|16|20|E}}) by {{ship|Soviet submarine|K-51||2}} ({{navy|Soviet Union|1935}}). All 21 crew survived.{{csr |register=MSI |id=5604263 |shipname=Viborg |access-date=26 October 2012}}{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=450}}

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=29 January 1945 |sort=}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Clyde Maru|1920|2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy MOTA-33: The Yoshida Maru No. 1-class transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Formosa Strait {{convert|40|nmi|km}} north of Keelung, Formosa ({{Coord|25|20|N|121|06|E}}) by {{USS|Barb|SS-220|6}} and {{USS|Picuda|SS-382|6}} (both {{navy|United States|1912}}). Of 1,577 troops and crew on board, 972 troops, 66 gunners and 61 crew were killed.{{cite web |url=https://sites.google.com/site/powsofthejapanese/Home/hellships-information-photos/clyde-maru |title=Clyde Maru くらいど丸 |publisher=POWs of the Japanese |access-date=28 June 2012}}{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Clyde_t.htm |title=Japanese Army auxiliary transports |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=29 January 2013}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|German escort ship|F 5||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass2|F|escort ship|1}} was damaged by a mine between Copenhagen, Denmark and Swinemünde, Pomerania. She hit a wreck while under tow, capsized and sank. 64 crew were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=1218 |title=German Escort Ship class F |publisher=Warshipsww2.Eu |access-date=24 December 2014 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808124846/http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=1218 |archive-date=8 August 2014 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Waffen/Bilderseiten/Flottenbegleiter/F5.htm |title=F-5 |publisher=lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de |access-date=13 February 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Henry Lutgens||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was lost to a torpedo attack or mine south of Ventspils, Latvia.{{csr|register=MSI|id=5605437|shipname=Henry Lutgens |access-date=26 October 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{USS|Serpens|AK-97|6}}

|flag={{coast guard|United States|navy}}

|desc=The US Coast Guard-crewed US Navy {{sclass|Crater|cargo ship}} was sunk by an explosion whilst loading depth charges at Lunga Beach, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. The explosion killed 198 of her 208 crew, plus 57 stevedores on the ship and another person ashore.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Takunan Maru No. 10||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy 3126: The auxiliary submarine chaser was damaged by rockets fired by North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft and sank under tow in the Pacific Ocean north west of Kitano Island ({{Coord|27|45|N|142|00|E}}). Two crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/CD-47_t.htm |title=Japanese Escorts |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=29 January 2015}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{GS|U-763||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was severely damaged at Schichau Shipyard, Königsberg, East Prussia in a Soviet air raid on 24 January and was scuttled at ({{coord|54|42|N|20|32|E}}).{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/boats/u763.htm |title=U-763 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=20 April 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=30 January 1945 |sort=}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{SS|Issei Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean south of Honshu by {{USS|Threadfin|SS-410|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}).

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{HMS|LCV 814}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=The landing craft vehicle (8/11 t, 1943) was lost on this date.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|German submarine tender|Memel||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Hannibal: The submarine tender struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea with the loss of about 600 lives.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{HMS|MMS-248}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass2|MMS|minesweeper}} (255/295 t, 1943) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off mouth of the Scheldt, Netherlands.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/13953.html |title=MMS 248 of the Royal Navy |publisher=Uboat |access-date=30 January 2013}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{USS|Pontiac|AF-20|6}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=The refrigerated cargo ship foundered in Halifax Harbour off McNabs Island, Nova Scotia, Canada ({{coord|44|36|40|N|63|32|02|W}}). She was raised on 17 February and subsequently passed to the United States Maritime Commission in May 1945.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine chaser|Takunan Maru No. 10 Go||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=The auxiliary submarine chaser was lost on this date.

}}

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|ship={{MV|Wilhelm Gustloff||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Hannibal: The ocean liner was torpedoed by {{ship|Soviet submarine|S-13||2}} ({{navy|Soviet Union|1935}}) in the Baltic Sea east of Leba, Poland {{Coord|55.0729|N|17.4213|E|region:PL_type:landmark|format=dms}}. She sank with about 9,000 casualties: Thought to be the greatest loss of lives in a single ship incident in history. Survivors were rescued by Löwe, {{ship|German minesweeper|M 341||2}}, {{ship|German minesweeper|M 375||2}}, {{ship|German minesweeper|M 387||2}}, {{ship|German torpedo boat|T36||2}}, {{ship|German torpedo recovery boat|TF 19||2}}, {{ship|German trawler|V 1703 Unitas 4||2}} (all {{navy|Nazi Germany}}), {{SS|Gotland||2}} and {{SS|Gottingen||2}} (both {{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}). }}

{{shipwreck list end}}

{{shipwreck list begin |date=31 January 1945 |sort=}}

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|ship={{SS|Berlin|1925|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: Operation Hannibal: The hospital ship struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Swinemünde ({{coord|56|02|36|N|14|19|00|E}}) with the loss of one life. She was refloated in 1949 and was rebuilt between September 1951 and May 1957, when she entered Soviet service as Admiral Nakhimov.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=466}}

}}

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|ship=Cook Inlet

|flag={{flag|United States|1912}}

|desc=The 30-gross register ton, {{convert|47.8|ft|m|1|adj=on}} motor vessel sank near Afognak, Territory of Alaska, in Afognak Bay ({{coord|58|00|30|N|152|46|00|W|name=Afognak Bay}}) on the coast of Afognak Island in the Kodiak Archipelago.[https://alaskashipwreck.com/shipwrecks-a-z/alaska-shipwrecks-c/ alaskashipwreck.com Alaska Shipwrecks (C)]

}}

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|ship={{SS|Daietsu Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy HI-88B: The tanker (a.k.a. Taietsu Maru) was torpedoed and damaged in the South China Sea south east of Quảng Ngãi, French Indochina ({{coord|14|56|N|109|00|E}}) by {{USS|Boarfish|SS-327|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}) and beached on the coast to prevent sinking. Bombed and destroyed the next day by Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force. Two gunners and seven crewmen were killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Daietsu_t.htm |title=Japanese Oilers |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=31 January 2014}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Enki Maru||2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy HI-88B: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea south east of Quảng Ngãi ({{coord|14|56|N|109|00|E}}) by {{USS|Boarfish|SS-327|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}). Twenty-one passengers and a crewman were killed. Survivors were rescued by {{ship|Japanese escort ship|Nomi||2}} ({{navy|Empire of Japan}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Nomi_t.htm |title=Japanese Escorts |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=31 January 2014}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|French escort|L'Ardent||2}}

|flag={{navy|France}}

|desc=The L'Eveille-class escort was sunk in a collision at Casablanca.

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|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|M-382||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Norwegian Sea off Molde, Norway by {{HNoMS|MTB 715}} ({{navy|Norway}}).{{csr|register=MSI|id=6112044|shipname=M-382 |access-date=4 August 2012}}

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|ship={{SS|Mediceo|1918|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by British aircraft off Tagliamento, Italy.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=534}}

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|ship={{USS|PC-1129}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|PC-461|submarine chaser}} was sunk in the South China Sea south of the entrance to Manila Bay, Luzon, Philippines ({{coord|14|05|N|120|30|E}}) by a Japanese {{sclass|Shin'yō|suicide motorboat|1}}. She sank two other Shin'yōs before being sunk.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/PhilippinesEMB.htm |title=Explosive Motorboats based in the Philippines 1944-1945 |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=20 March 2023}}

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|ship={{Jsub|Ro-115||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Ro-100|submarine}} was depth charged and sunk in the South China Sea west of Mindoro, Philippines ({{coord|13|20|N|119|20|E}}) by {{USS|Bell|DD-587|6}}, {{USS|Cavalier|APA-37|6}}, {{USS|O'Bannon|DD-450|6}} and {{USS|Ulvert M. Moore|DE-442|6}}. Lost with all 59 crew.{{cite DANFS | title = DD-450 | url = http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/destroy/dd450txt.htm | access-date = 20 January 2012 }}{{cite DANFS | title = DD-587 | url = http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/destroy/dd587txt.htm | access-date = 20 January 2012 }}

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|ship={{GS|U-3520||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type XXI submarine struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off the Bülk Lighthouse, Schleswig-Holstein ({{coord|54|28|N|10|12|E}}) with the loss of all 85 crew.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/boats/u3520.htm |title=U-3520 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=30 April 2012}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese destroyer|Ume|1944|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Matsu|destroyer}} was sunk {{convert|20|nmi}} south of Formosa ({{coord|22|30|N|122|00|E}}) by United States Army North American B-25 Mitchell and Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft of the United States Fourteenth Air Force. Seventy-seven crew were killed and 36 were wounded.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/Ume_t.htm |title=Long Lancers |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=31 January 2013}}

}}

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|ship={{ship||Christian Radich}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The training ship was sunk by Allied bombers at Flensburg, Germany. Raised post-war and returned to Norwegian owners.{{sfn|Thorsen|1977|pp=122-23}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Herold||2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship (95 GRT, 1865) was bombed and sunk at Bergen, Norway in December 1944 or January 1945.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsh2.html |title=Norwegian Homefleet – WW II, Ships starting with He through Hø |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=9 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{HMS|LCV(P) 1191}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom}}

|desc=The landing craft vehicle and personnel was lost sometime in January.

}}

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|ship={{MV|Kanzyu Maru|1926|2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was sunk at Saigon, French Indo-China by United States Navy aircraft.{{sfn|Jordan|1999|p=543}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|M-381||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk on 31 January 1945 by {{HNoMS|MTB 716}} ({{navy|Norway}}) off Kristiansund, Norway. Of the 85 crew on board, 45 were killed;{{sfn|Hegland|1989|pp=219-20}} or was torpedoed and sunk on 12 February by {{HMS|Venturer|P68|6}} ({{naval|United Kingdom}}) off Kristiansund.

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese guard boat|Nanshin Maru No. 26||2}}

|flag={{navy|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The guard boat was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean. Either by {{USS|Threadfin|SS-410|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}) on 30 January, or by {{USS|Bowfin|SS-287|6}} ({{navy|United States|1912}}) on 17 February.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wlb-stuttgart.de/seekrieg/45-02.htm |title=Seekrieg 1945, Februari |access-date=7 October 2015 |last=Rohwer |first=Jürgen |author-link=Jürgen Rohwer |author2=Gerhard Hümmelchen |work=Württembergische Landesbibliothek Stuttgart |language=de }}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German motor torpedo boat|S-154||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The TM 51-class motor torpedo boat was sunk at Pola, Adriatic Littoral Zone by Allied aircraft sometime in January.{{cite web | title=Netherlands motor torpedo boat TM 51 class | url=http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=911 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070915160309/http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=911 | url-status=usurped | archive-date=15 September 2007 |publisher=warshipsww2.eu| access-date=19 February 2015 }}

}}

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|ship={{GS|U-382||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was bombed and sunk at Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony in an Allied air raid. Raised on 20 March but stricken from navy register.{{cite web |url= https://uboat.net/boats/u382.htm |title=U-382 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=19 March 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{GS|U-480||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type VIIC submarine struck a mine and sank in the English Channel south of the Isle of Wight ({{coord|50|22|41|N|1|44|10|W}}) on or after 29 January with the loss of all 48 crew.

}}

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|ship={{GS|U-650||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was hedgehogged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ({{coord|49|51|N|5|29|W}}) after 7 January by an Allied naval vessel with the loss of all 47 crew.{{cite web |url= https://uboat.net/boats/u650.htm |title=U-650 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=14 April 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German trawler|V 204 Zeiten||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The naval whaler/Vorpostenboot was lost sometime in December.

}}

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|ship={{GS|U-1020||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was sunk by a mine in North Sea off Dundee, Scotland, at {{coord|56|32|42|N|001|18|54|W|name=U-1020}} on or after 9 January with the loss of all 52 crew members.{{cite web |url=https://uboat.net/boats/u1020.htm |title=U-1020 |publisher=Uboat |access-date=19 May 2016}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German weather ship|Wuppertal||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The weather ship was lost in the Atlantic Ocean during January.

}}

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|ship={{USS|YCF-59}}

|flag={{navy|United States|1912}}

|desc=The non-self-propelled car float was lost off the coast of Delaware sometime in January.{{cite web|url=http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq82-2.htm |title=Casualties, Navy & Coast Guard ships WWII |publisher=history.navy.mil |access-date=8 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410224418/http://www.history.navy.mil/FAQs/faq82-2.htm |archive-date=10 April 2014 }}

}}

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|ship={{ship|Japanese submarine|YU-3||2}}

|flag={{army|Empire of Japan}}

|desc=World War II: The YU-1-class submarine was scuttled in Lingayen Gulf. }}

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