List of shipwrecks in September 1940#21 September

The list of shipwrecks in September 1940 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during September 1940.

1 September

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|ship= {{SS|Efploia|1911|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 205: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ({{coord|55|27|N|13|17|W}}) by {{GS|U-101|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). Her crew were rescued by {{HMS|Anthony|H40|6}} ({{naval|UK}}), which scuttled the ship at {{coord|55|43|N|13|05|W}}.{{cite web |url= http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/506.html |title=Efploia |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=21 February 2012}}

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|ship= {{HMS|Ivanhoe|D16|6}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: Texel Disaster: The {{sclass2|I|destroyer|2}} struck a mine in the North Sea, off the Frisian Islands, Netherlands and was severely damaged. She was scuttled by {{HMS|Kelvin|F37|6}} ({{naval|UK}}). Eight of her 146 crew were killed. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|MTB 14}}, {{HMS|MTB 16}}, and {{HMS|MTB 17}} all ({{naval|UK}}).

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|ship= {{ship|Italian torpedo boat|MAS 536||2}}

|flag={{navy|Kingdom of Italy}}

|desc=World War II: The motor torpedo boat was rammed and sunk by {{HMS|Ilex|D61|6}} ({{naval|UK}}) at either Maltezana, Rhodes or Stampala, Greece.

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|ship= HMML Mesme

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=The motor launch was in collision with {{HMS|Sunfish|81S|6}} ({{naval|UK}}) at Grangemouth, Stirlingshire and sank with the loss of all three crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.naval-history.net/xDKWW2-4009-22SEP01.htm |title=Naval Events, September 1940, Part 1 of 2, Sunday 1st – Saturday 14th |publisher=Naval History |accessdate=24 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{HMT|Royalo}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in Mount's Bay off Penzance, Cornwall with the loss of seven crew.{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/7158.html |title=HMS Royalo |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=24 October 2011}}

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|ship= Sancte Michel

|flag={{flag|France}}

|desc=World War II: The trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Brest, Finistère by {{HMS|Tigris|N63|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).

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2 September

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of Ireland ({{coord|55|14|N|16|40|W}}) by {{GS|U-46|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of all 39 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12943 |title=SS Bigbury (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=3 November 2011}}{{cite web |title=Bibury |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/509.html |website=uboat.net |access-date=24 July 2021}}

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|ship= {{SS|Cymbeline|1927|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of the Cape Verde Islands ({{coord|27|55|N|36|01|W}}) by {{ship|German auxiliary cruiser|Widder||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of seven of her 36 crew. Twenty-six of her survivors were made prisoners of war.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?131969 |title=SS Cymbeline (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=7 November 2011}}{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=494 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

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|ship= {{Ship||Legatus|sailing ship|2}}

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

|desc=The sailing ship ran aground in the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia and was wrecked.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?34977 |title=Legatus (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=10 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{MV|Pionier|1933|2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The troopship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea north east of Skagen, Denmark ({{coord|57|50|N|10|46|E}}) by {{HMS|Sturgeon|73S|6}} ({{naval|UK}}) with the loss of 338 of the 823 people aboard.{{cite web |url= http://www.wlb-stuttgart.de/seekrieg/verluste/ausl%2Bdtsch-4012.htm |title=Verluste Deutscher Handelsschiffe 1939-1945 und unter deutscher Flagge fahrender ausländischer Schiffe: 1940 |last1=Rohwer |first1=Jürgen |first2=Gerhard |last2=Hümmelchen |work=Württembergische Landesbibliothek Stuttgart |accessdate=8 February 2011 |language=de}}{{cite web |url=https://redviking.se/wp3/?page_id=5707 |title=Pionier |publisher=redviking.se |access-date=5 January 2021}}

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|ship={{Ship||Scalaria|sailing ship|2}}

|flag={{flag|Australia|civil}}

|desc=The sailing ship sank in the Pacific Ocean off Wyndham, Western Australia.{{cite web |url= http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?52976 |title=Scalaria (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |access-date=14 November 2011}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 206: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Donegal, Ireland ({{coord|55|14|N|16|40|W}}) by {{GS|U-46|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of three of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMCS|Skeena|D59|6}} ({{naval|Canada|1911}}) and {{SS|Hild|1919|2}} ({{flag|Norway}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12942 |title=SS Thornlea (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}{{cite web|url= http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/hild.html |title= D/S Hild |publisher=Warsailors |accessdate=15 January 2012}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/508.html |title=Thornlea |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=14 February 2012}}

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|ship={{ship|German submarine chaser|UJ-121 Jochen||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The submarine chaser struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wlb-stuttgart.de/seekrieg/40-09.htm |title=Seekrieg 1940, September |accessdate=16 March 2015 |last1=Rohwer |first1=Jürgen |first2=Gerhard |last2=Hümmelchen |work=Württembergische Landesbibliothek Stuttgart |language=de }}

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|ship= {{SS|Ville de Mons|1921|2}}

|flag={{flag|Belgium}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ({{coord|58|20|N|12|00|W}}) by {{GS|U-47|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). Her 54 crew were rescued.{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/510.html |title=Ville de Mons |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=14 February 2012}}

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3 September

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|ship= {{SS|Anna Sofie|1919|2}}

|flag={{Flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Haugesund by Royal Air Force aircraft. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsa.html |title=Norwegian Homefleet - WW II, Ships starting with A |publisher=Warsailors |accessdate=8 February 2012}}

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|ship= {{SS|Coraline||2}}

|flag={{flag|Australia|civil}}

|desc=The cargo ship ran aground at Point Kialla, New South Wales and was wrecked. One of her seven crew was killed.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?50284 |title=SS Coraline (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |access-date=7 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{SS|Philotis|1926|2}}

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

|desc=The coaster collided with another vessel and sank off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?71724 |title=SS Philotis (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |access-date=12 November 2011}}

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|ship={{ship|German decoy ship|Mars||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The decoy ship was sunk on this date.

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|ship= {{MV|Kurmark|1920|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship, ex-Tropic Sea ({{flag|Norway}}) that had been captured by {{ship|German auxiliary cruiser|Orion||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) and renamed, was intercepted in the Bay of Biscay ({{coord|46|30|N|11|30|W}}) by {{HMS|Truant|N68|6}} ({{naval|UK}}) and was scuttled by her crew. British prisoners and Tropic Sea{{'}}s captain and wife were rescued by HMS Truant. The next day a Short Sunderland aircraft of the Royal Air Force picked up 29 Norwegian prisoners. The German crew was picked up from her boats by a Spanish fishing vessel and taken to Spain.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?132232 |title=MV Tropic Sea (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}{{cite web| url=http://www.warsailors.com/raidervictims/orion.html |title=Norwegian Victims of Orion |publisher=Warsailors |access-date=5 May 2012}}

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|ship= {{GS|U-57|1938|2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The Type IIC submarine collided with {{SS|Rona|1894|2}} ({{flag|Norway}}) and sank in the North Sea off Brunsbüttel, Schleswig-Holstein with the loss of six of her 25 crew. She was subsequently raised, repaired and returned to service.

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland ({{coord|55|45|N|11|45|W}}) by {{GS|U-60|1939|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of three of her 20 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?13035 |title=SS Ulva (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |access-date=15 November 2011}}

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4 September

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

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy FS 271: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Happisburgh, Norfolk by {{ship|German torpedo boat|S 21||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). Her crew were rescued.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?10086 |title=SS Corbrook (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=7 November 2011}}

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|ship={{SS|Fulham V|1939|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy FS 271: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk by {{ship|German torpedo boat|S 22||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?10100 |title=SS Fulham (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{SS|Joseph Swan|1938|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy FS 271: The collier was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea north east of Winterton-on-Sea by {{ship|German torpedo boat|S 18||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of seventeen of her eighteen crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?70884 |title=SS Joseph Swan (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=9 November 2011}}

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

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

|desc=The passenger ship (1,945t) collided with {{SS|Vernon City|1929|2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}) and sank off the Mull of Kintyre, Argyllshire. All 101 people on board were rescued.{{Cite newspaper The Times |title=Ship Sunk In Fog |date=10 September 1940 |page=2 |issue=48717 |column=C }}{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?31097 |title=SS Lairdscastle (+1940) |publisher=www.wrecksite.eu |accessdate=26 June 2024}}{{cite web |url=https://www.scottishshipwrecks.com/lairdscastle/ |title=Lairdscastle |publisher=www.scottishshipwrecks.com |accessdate=26 June 2024}}

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|ship= {{SS|Luimneach|1915|2}}

|flag={{flag|Ireland}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west south west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom ({{coord|47|50|N|9|12|W}}) by {{GS|U-46|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). All eight crew were rescued; three were taken on board U-46 as prisoners of war, the rest were rescued by a French fishing trawler.{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/512.html |title=Luimneach |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=14 February 2012}}

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|ship={{ship|Italian motor torpedo boat|MAS 537||2}}

|flag={{navy|Kingdom of Italy|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The MAS 526-class MAS boat was sunk in the Aegean Sea by {{HMAS|Sydney|1934|6}} ({{naval|Australia|1913}}) and {{HMS|Orion|85|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=901&tridit=lodenice&zobraz=A |title=Italian motor torpedo boat Type MAS 526 |publisher=Warshipsww2 |accessdate=9 September 2014 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910195433/http://www.warshipsww2.eu/lode.php?language=E&period=&idtrida=901&tridit=lodenice&zobraz=A |archive-date=10 September 2014 }}

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|ship= {{SS|New Lambton|1924|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy FS 271: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Happisburgh by {{ship|German torpedo boat|S 21||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). Her crew were rescued.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?9821 |title=SS New Lambton (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=11 November 2011}}

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|ship={{SS|Nieuwland|1920|2}}

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy FS 271: The collier as torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Winterton-on-Sea by {{ship|German torpedo boat|S 18||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of eight of her crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?10846 |title=SS Nieuwland (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=11 November 2011}}

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|ship=Olympic II

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

|desc=The fishing barge was sunk in {{convert|100|ft}} of water when rammed in fog by {{ship||Sakito Maru|1938|2}} ({{flagcountry|Empire of Japan}}) while anchored over the Horseshoe Kelp Bed off the entrance to the harbor of Los Angeles, California. Approximately eight fishermen were killed, and about seventeen were rescued. The wreck was later blown up as a hazard to navigation.{{cite web |url=http://www.combinedfleet.com/SakitoM_t.htm |title=Japanese Army Auxiliary transports |publisher=Combinedfleet.com |access-date=11 November 2022}}{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?23721 |title=Olympic II (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |access-date=11 November 2022}}

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|ship={{HMS|Saucy|1918|6}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The naval tug struck a mine in the Firth of Forth off Inchkeith, Fife and sank with the loss of all 26 crew.{{Cite newspaper The Times |title=Naval Tug Sunk By A Mine |date=9 October 1940 |page=9 |issue=48742 |column=D }}{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?62615 |title=HMS Saucy (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=25 October 2011}}

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|ship={{SS|Titan|1906|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OA 207: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|80|nmi|km}} south west of Rockall, Inverness-shire ({{coord|58|14|N|15|50|W}}) by {{GS|U-47|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of six of her 95 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMCS|St. Laurent|H83|6}} ({{naval|Canada|1911}}).{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/513.html |title=Titan |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=14 February 2012}}

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5 September

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|ship= V 201 Gebrüder Kähler

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Dunkerque, Nord, France.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?16504 |title=V-201 (Gebrüder Kähler) (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=15 November 2011}}

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|ship= V 403 Deutschland

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The vorpostenboot struck a mine and sank in the Westerschelde off Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands.{{csr|register=MSI|id=5608135|shipname=V.403 |accessdate=17 July 2012}}

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6 September

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|ship= {{SS|Atlas|1909|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy BN 4: The tanker straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Red Sea {{convert|14|nmi|km}} north of Jabal al-Tair Island ({{coord|15|10|N|41|50|E}}) by {{ship|Italian submarine|Guglielmotti|1938|2}} ({{navy|Kingdom of Italy}}). Her crew were rescued.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?13715 |title=SS Atlas (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=2 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{HMS|Godetia|K72|6}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy OA 207: The {{sclass2|Flower|corvette|2}} collided with {{SS|Marsa|1928|2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}) and sank in the Irish Sea off Altacarry Head, County Antrim ({{coord|55|18|N|5|57|W}}) with the loss of 32 of her 47 crew.

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|ship= {{MV|O. C.|1938|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank off the Terningen Lighthouse with the loss of five of her seven crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipso.html |title=Norwegian Homefleet - WW II, Ships starting with O |publisher=Warsailors |accessdate=10 February 2012}}

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|ship= {{SS|St. Glen|1907|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy SL 44A: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea south east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire ({{coord|57|25|N|1|45|W}}) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of three of her 43 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Sandwich|L12|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?11960 |title=SS Saint Glen (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}{{cite book |title=The world's merchant fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=509 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

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7 September

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|ship= {{MV|Abbekerk|1939|2}}

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at London, United Kingdom during a Luftwaffe air raid. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2089.html |title=Abbekerk |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=12 April 2012}}

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|ship= {{HMT|Abronia}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=The naval trawler foundered in the River Thames with the loss of five of her crew.

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|ship= {{SS|Gro|1917|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy SC 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom ({{coord|58|30|N|16|10|W}}) by {{GS|U-47|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of eleven of her 32 crew. {{SS|Burdwan|1928|2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}) rescued the survivors.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12964 |title=SS Gro (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{ship|ST|Beckton||2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The tug (45 GRT) was bombed and sunk at Beckton Gas Works, London in a Luftwaffe air raid.

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|ship= {{HMS|Inanda}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The ocean boarding vessel was bombed and sunk in the Royal Albert Dock, London during a Luftwaffe air raid. She was later salvaged, rebuilt as a cargo ship and entered service as Empire Explorer.

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|ship= {{HMS|Inkosi}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The ocean boarding vessel was bombed and sunk in the Royal Albert Dock during a Luftwaffe air raid. She was later salvaged, rebuilt as a cargo ship and entered service as Empire Chivalry.{{cite book |last2=Sawyer |first2=LA |last1=Mitchell |first1=WH |year= 1990 |title=The Empire Ships |place=London, New York, Hamburg, Hong Kong |publisher=Lloyd's of London Press Ltd |isbn=1-85044-275-4 |edition=Second |page=386 }}

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|ship= {{SS|José de Larrinaga|1920|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy SC 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides ({{coord|58|30|N|16|10|W}}) by {{GS|U-47|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of all 47 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12966 |title=SS Jose de Larrinaga (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=9 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{MV|Neptunian|1925|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy SC 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides ({{coord|58|27|N|17|17|W}}) by {{GS|U-47|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of all 36 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12965 |title=MV Neptunian (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=11 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{Ship|German patrol vessel|Niendorf||2}}

|flag={{Navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The patrol vessel struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Calais, France.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?80897 |title=Niendorf ? (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=11 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{ship|HMY|Rhodora}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=The armed yacht collided with {{MV|Ngatira|1931|2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}) and sank in the Bristol Channel off Cardiff, Glamorgan.

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|ship= Salacon

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

|desc=World War II: The fishing trawler (211 GRT, 1905) struck a mine and sank in the North Sea {{convert|5.3|nmi|km}} south east of Spurn Point, Yorkshire with the loss of eight of her twelve crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?68502 |title=FV Salacon (GY-55) (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{SS|Stad Alkmaar|1940|2}}

|flag={{Flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy FS 273: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea east of Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom ({{coord|52|25|N|2|02|E}}) by the E-boats S-33 and S-36 (both {{navy|Nazi Germany}}). All fourteen crew were rescued.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?4570 |title=SS Stad Alkmaar (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=553 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

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8 September

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|ship= {{SS|Antonios Chandris||2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was captured and scuttled in the South Atlantic ({{coord|11|25|N|34|10|W}}) by {{ship|German auxiliary cruiser|Widder||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). 32 of her crew survived.{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=524 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

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|ship=Emma

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

|desc=The fishing vessel was destroyed by fire in Tiedeman Slough ({{coord|60|25|N|145|28|W|name=Tiedeman Slough}}) on the south-central coast of the Territory of Alaska. The only person aboard survived.[https://alaskashipwreck.com/shipwrecks-a-z/alaska-shipwrecks-e/ alaskashipwreck.com Alaska Shipwrecks (E)]

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9 September

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|ship= Alfred Colebrook

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

|desc=World War II The drifter was sunk as a blockship at Richborough, Kent.

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|ship= {{SS|Anna|1928|2}}

|flag={{flag|Belgium}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set afire and sunk in Russia Dock, Surrey Docks, London, United Kingdom during a Luftwaffe air raid.{{cite web |url=http://www.belgischekoopvaardij.net/belgian%20merchant%20A-G%2023.5.04.pdf |title=Belgian Merchant A-G |publisher=Belgische Koopvaardij |accessdate=1 October 2010 }}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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|ship= {{MV|Athelking|1926|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The tanker was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean ({{coord|21|52|S|67|20|E}}) by {{ship|German auxiliary cruiser|Atlantis||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of four of her 40 crew. Survivors were made prisoners of war.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?134935 |title=MV Athelking (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=2 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Baronesa|1918|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft in the Port of London, after sustaining damage a few days earlier an attack by German E-boats in the North Sea as part of convoy FS 271.

}}

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|ship= {{HMT|Dervish}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank off the mouth of the Humber with the loss of four of her fifteen crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?68473 |title=SS Dervish (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}

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|ship= Harvest Moon

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

|desc=World War II: The fishing trawler was sunk as a blockship at Richborough.

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|ship= John Baptish

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

|desc=World War II: The fishing trawler struck a mine and sank south of the Conningbeg Lightship (22px Trinity House) with the loss of thirteen of her crew.{{cite web |url=https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?171801 |title=John Baptish |publisher=www.wrecksite.eu |accessdate=9 September 2019}}{{cite web |url=http://www.llangibby.eclipse.co.uk/milfordtrawlers/accidents%20&%20incidents/john_baptish_m275.htm |title=John Baptish |publisher=www.llangibby.eclipse.co.uk |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy SC 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Barra, Outer Hebrides ({{coord|56|37|N|9|00|W}}) by {{GS|U-28|1936|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of six of her 38 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMT|St. Apollo}} and {{HMS|Aurania}} (both {{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12835 |title=SS Mardinian (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=10 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/517.html |title=Mardinian |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=5 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Minnie de Larrinaga|1914|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set on fire and sunk whilst docked at London. She was declared a constructive total loss and subsequently sunk as a blockship at Dover, Kent on 5 February 1941.{{cite web |url=http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/viewship.asp?id=17989 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402104236/http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/viewship.asp?id=17989 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=2 April 2015 |title=Launched 1914: SS Minnie de Larrinaga |publisher=Clydesite |accessdate=15 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Possidon|1909|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy SC 2: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north west of County Donegal, Ireland ({{coord|56|43|N|9|16|W}}) by {{GS|U-47|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of her seventeen crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Arrow|H42|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12967 |title=SS Possidon (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=13 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|RFA|War Sepoy|X83|6}}

|flag={{naval|United Kingdom|RFA}}

|desc=World War II: The tanker was scuttled as a blockship at Dover. The wreck was dispersed by explosives in 1964.{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=517 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

10 September

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|ship= {{SS|Benarty|1926|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the South Atlantic ({{coord|18|32|S|70|07|E}}) by {{ship|German auxiliary cruiser|Atlantis||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). Her 49 crew survived.{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=488 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

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|ship= {{MV|Eli|1930|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|12|nmi|km}} off the Skerryvore Lighthouse, Argyllshire, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of two of her 30 crew. Survivors were rescued by a Royal Navy trawler.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/eli.html |title= M/S Eli |publisher=Warsailors |accessdate=12 January 2012}}

}}

11 September

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south south east of Rockall, Inverness-shire by {{GS|U-99|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of all 25 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?134609 |title=SS Albionic (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=2 November 2011}}{{cite web |title=Albionic |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/520.html |website=uboat.net |access-date=15 August 2021}}{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=485 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

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|ship= {{HMT|Beathwood}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Montrose, Angus.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?62845 |title=SS Beathwood (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=3 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship= {{Ship|ST|Escaut|1907|2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The tug sank off the French coast.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?13323 |title=SS Escaut (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship= {{ship|German ship|H 42 Cordoba||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the English Channel off Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France, and was beached. She was subsequently taken in to Le Havre and laid up. She was scuttled in September 1944.{{csr|register=MSI|id=1140617 |shipname=Cordoba |accessdate=23 November 2013}}{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=468 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OA 210: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean by {{GS|U-28|1936|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of a crew member. She was declared a constructive total loss but was repaired and returned to service in 1941 as Empire Stour.{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/601.html |title=Harpenden |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=5 February 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship= {{SS|Maas|1920|2}}

|flag={{Flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy OA 210: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|55|34|N|15|56|W}}) by {{GS|U-28|1936|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of twenty of her 22 crew.{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/519.html |title=Maas |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=5 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship=Respondo

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

|desc=World War II: The fishing trawler departed from Milford Haven for the fishing grounds with a crew of eleven men and was never seen again, being lost with all hands. She might have been sunk by German aircraft in the next few days.{{cite web |url=http://www.llangibby.eclipse.co.uk/accidents%20&%20incidents/emerald.htm |title=Respondo |publisher=www.llangibby.eclipse.co.uk |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Umtali|1936|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft.

}}

12 September

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean south east of Madagascar ({{coord|25|20|S|52|17|E}}) by {{ship|German auxiliary cruiser|Pinguin||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of 24 of her 49 crew. Survivors were taken as prisoners of war.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?131934 |title=SS Benavon (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=3 November 2011}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

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

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

|desc=World War II: The tanker struck a mine in the Humber Estuary and sank south east of Spurn Head, Yorkshire with the loss of twelve of her 24 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?68493 |title=SS Gothic (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship= {{HMS|Salvage King}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=The tug ran aground off Duncansby Head, Caithness. She was declared a total loss.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?60729 |title=HMS Salvage King (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}

}}

13 September

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea west of San Pietro Island. Sardinia, Italy.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?159914 |title=SS Cassidaigne (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=7 November 2011}}

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|ship={{SS|Ginette Le Borgne|1903|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea west of Sardinia.

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{Ship|German minesweeper|M-1306 Hermann Krone||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Skaggerak off Hanstholm, Denmark.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?58006 |title=M-1306 (Hermann Krohne) (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=10 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Protesilaus|1910|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The blockship was under tow from {{Ship|ST|Empire Henchman}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}) and {{HMS|Abeille XXI}} ({{naval|UK}}) when the tow parted. The ship was declared a derelict and was scuttled {{convert|7|nmi|km}} south west of Skerryvore, Argyllshire by {{HMT|King Sol}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web|url=http://www.naval-history.net/xDKWW2-4008-21AUG02.htm |title=Naval Events, August 1940, Part 2 of 2, Thursday 15th – Saturday 31st |publisher=Naval History |accessdate=24 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/196.html |title=Protesilaus |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=5 February 2012}}

}}

{{shipwreck list item

|ship={{ship|Soviet minesweeper|T-104||2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Gulf of Finland.

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|ship={{ship|German trawler|UJ-173 Hinrich Wesselhöft||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The naval trawler / submarine chaser ran aground in Hardangerfjord, Norway. She was taken in tow but sank the next day.

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14 September

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|ship={{ship|German trawler|Bøfjord||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The naval trawler caught fire, exploded and sank at Kristiansund, Norway with the loss of four of her ten crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsb2.html |title=Norwegian Homefleet - WW II, Ships starting with Bo through Bø |publisher=Warsailors |accessdate=8 February 2012}}

}}

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

|flag={{flag|France}}

|desc=World War II: The ocean liner struck a mine, broke in two and sank in the Bay of Biscay south of La Rochelle, Charente-Inférieure.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?86541 |title=Flandre (aft) (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?86542 |title=Flandre (bow) (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Saint Agnes|1918|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Portugal ({{coord|41|27|N|51|50|W}}) by {{ship|Italian submarine|Emo||2}} ({{navy|Kingdom of Italy}}). Her 64 crew were rescued.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?31304 |title=SS Saint Agnes (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}{{cite book |title=The world's merchant fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=509 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

15 September

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|ship={{Ship|German ship|A 30 Rolandseck||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The transport ship was sunk in a Allied air raid on Antwerp, Belgium. She was refloated, repaired and returned to service.{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=477 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Alexandros|1906|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy SC 3: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom ({{coord|56|50|N|15|04|W}}) by {{GS|U-48|1939|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of five of her 30 crew. Of the survivors, 23 were rescued by {{HMCS|St. Laurent|H83|6}} ({{naval|Canada|1911}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.naval-history.net/xDKWW2-4009-22SEP02.htm |title=Naval Events, September 1940, Part 2 of 2, Sunday 15th – Monday 30th |publisher=Naval History |accessdate=24 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610154833/http://www.naval-history.net/xDKWW2-4009-22SEP02.htm |archive-date=2016-06-10 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12991 |title=SS Alexandros (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=2 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship= {{HMS|Dundee|L84|6}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy SC 3: The {{sclass|Shoreham|sloop|2}} was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|56|45|N|14|14|W}} by {{GS|U-48|1939|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of twelve of her crew. Survivors were rescued by {{SS|Fido|1918|2}}, {{SS|Hild|1919|2}}, {{SS|Vigsnes||2}} (all {{flag|Norway}}) and {{HMS|Wanderer|1919|6}} ({{naval|UK}})

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy SC 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|56|43|N|15|17|W}}) by {{GS|U-48|1939|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of six of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{SS|Fido|1918|2}} and {{SS|Granli|1935|2}} (both {{flag|Norway}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?11935 |title=SS Empire Volunteer (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/526.html |title=Empire Volunteer |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=14 February 2012}}

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea {{convert|8|nmi|km}} east of Dunbar. East Lothian, United Kingdom with the loss of seventeen of her crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?123577 |title=SS Halland ? (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship= {{MV|Hird|1924|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 70 The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy due to a cargo fire on 10 September. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|90|nmi|km}} west of Rockall, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom ({{coord|58|00|N|12|20|W}}) by {{GS|U-65|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). All 30 crew were rescued by the fishing trawler Thorolfur (22px Iceland).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?11417 |title=MV Hird (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=9 November 2011}}{{cite web|url= http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/hird.html |title= M/S Hird |publisher=Warsailors |accessdate=15 January 2012}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Kenordoc||2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy SC 3: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was shelled and sunk {{convert|44|nmi|km}} west of Rockall by {{GS|U-99|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of seven of her twenty crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Amazon|D39|6}} ({{naval|UK}}) and {{HMCS|St. Laurent|H83|6}} ({{naval|Canada|1911}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?34846 |title=SS Kenordoc (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=9 November 2011}}{{cite web |title=Kenordoc |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/523.html |website=uboat.net |access-date=15 August 2021}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Nailsea River|1917|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo liner was bombed and sunk in the North Sea {{convert|4|nmi|km}} off Montrose, Angus ({{coord|56|41|N|2|05|W}}) by Luftwaffe aircraft.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?59398 |title=SS Nailsea River (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=11 November 2011}}{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=505 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

16 September

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|ship= {{SS|Aska|1939|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The troopship was bombed and set afire in the Irish Sea off Rathlin Island, County Antrim ({{coord|55|15|N|5|55|W}}) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of 30 of the 644 people on board. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Jason|J99|6}} ({{naval|UK}}). Aska came ashore on Cara Island, Argyllshire. She was declared a constructive total loss.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?11485 |title=SS Aska (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=2 November 2011}}{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=486 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of the Cape Verde Islands by a German auxiliary cruiser with the loss of all 39 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?100920 |title=SS Bibury (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=3 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|City of Mobile|1912|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the Irish Sea off Portaferry, County Down ({{coord|54|18|30|N|5|16|30|W}}) by Luftwaffe aircraft. Her 76 crew were rescued.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?64872 |title=SS City of Mobile (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=7 November 2011}}{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=492 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Incemore|1920|2}}

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

|desc=The cargo ship ran aground at Heath Point, Anticosti Island, Quebec, Canada and was wrecked.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?141499 |title=SS Incemore (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=9 November 2011}}{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=483 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Lotos|1920|2}}

|flag={{Flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy SC 3: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|15|nmi|km}} north east Rockall, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom. Her seventeen crew survived.{{cite web |url= http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/527.html |title=Lotos |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=21 February 2012}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: The supply ship was intercepted and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Dakar, French West Africa by {{HMS|Cumberland|57|6}} ({{naval|UK}}). Her crew were rescued. Poitiers was on a voyage from Dakar, Senegal to Tabou, Ivory Coast.{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=460 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

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|ship= {{SS|Stad Schiedam|1911|2}}

|flag={{Flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship suffered an internal explosion and sank in the Caribbean Sea. Explosion probably caused by a bomb placed on board. Twelve crew survived.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?59513 |title=SS Stad Schiedam (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}

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17 September

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|ship= {{ship|Italian destroyer|Aquilone|1927|2}}

|flag={{navy|Kingdom of Italy}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Turbine|destroyer|2}} hit two mines laid just outside the Benghazi harbor, Libya by Fairey Swordfish aircraft from 819 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on {{HMS|Illustrious|R87|6}} ({{naval|UK}}), and sank.

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|ship= {{ship|Italian destroyer|Borea|1927|2}}

|flag={{navy|Kingdom of Italy}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Turbine|destroyer|2}} was torpedoed and sunk in Benghazi harbor by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, based on {{HMS|Illustrious|R87|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).

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|ship= {{SS|Cabo Tortosa|1921|2}}

|flag={{flag|Spain|1938}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Porto, Portugal by {{ship|Italian submarine|Alpino Bagnolini||2}} ({{navy|Kingdom of Italy}}). Her crew were rescued by {{SS|Monte Ayala|1929|2}} ({{flag|Spain|1938}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?157875 |title=SS Cabo Tortosa (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=7 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{SS|Crown Arun||2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 71: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Rockall, Inverness-shire ({{coord|58|02|N|14|18|W}}) by {{GS|U-99|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}).{{cite book |last2=Sawyer |first2=LA |last1=Mitchell |first1=WH |year= 1990 |title=The Empire Ships |place=London, New York, Hamburg, Hong Kong |publisher=Lloyd's of London Press Ltd |isbn=1-85044-275-4 |edition=Second |page=431 }} Her 25 crew were rescued by {{HMS|Winchelsea|D46|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).

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|ship= {{SS|Gloriastella|1922|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Kingdom of Italy|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Benghazi by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on {{HMS|Illustrious|87|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?139640 |title=Gloriastella (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}{{cite web |url= https://www.wrecksite.eu/docBrowser.aspx?PLUSeEyQQhpeLRiL0rRTLv8Qw== |title=Lloyd's Register 1940-41 |publisher=Lloyd's Register |accessdate=6 June 2021}}

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

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=The cargo ship ran aground in a gale at Petite-Vallée, Quebec, Canada. She was on a voyage from Liverpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Petite-Valée. She was declared a total loss.{{cite book |first=Roger |last=Jordan |year= 1999 |title=The World's Merchant Ships 1939 |place=London |publisher=Chatham House |isbn=1 86176 023 X |page=333 }}

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|ship= {{SS|Kalliopi S.|1918|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|10|nmi|km}} north east of Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland, by aircraft of I Staffeln, Kampfgeschwader 40, Luftwaffe and was abandoned. Her crew survived. The wreck came ashore at Sheephaven Bay and broke in two. She was declared a total loss.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/convoys/sc3.html |title=Convoy SC 3 |publisher=Warsailors |accessdate=22 May 2012}}{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=525 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

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|ship= {{Ship|German minesweeper|LAZ-47||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The {{sclass2|M|minesweeper|||Netherlands}} struck the wreck of the blockship {{SS|Jan Pieterszoon Coen||2}} ({{flag|Netherlands}}) off IJmuiden, North Holland, Netherlands and sank. She was raised, repaired and returned to service.{{cite web |url=https://www.netherlandsnavy.nl/index.html |title=M-class Minesweepers |publisher=netherlandsnavy.nl |accessdate=1 July 2020 }}

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|ship= {{SS|Maria Eugenia|1928|2}}

|flag={{Flagcountry|Kingdom of Italy|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Benghazi by Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 815 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm based on {{HMS|Illustrious|87|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?140889 |title=SS Maria Eugenia (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=10 November 2011}} The wreck was subsequently refloated and scrapped.{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=533 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

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|ship= {{HMS|Sussex|96|6}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass2|County|cruiser|2}} was bombed and sunk at Glasgow, Renfrewshire with the loss of three of her crew. She was subsequently refloated, repaired and returned to service.

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|ship= {{SS|Tregenna||2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 71: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides ({{coord|58|22|N|15|42|W}}) by {{GS|U-65|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of 33 of her 37 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?11418 |title=SS Tregenna (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}

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|ship= V 304 Breslau

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=The vorpostenbootwas wrecked at the entrance to the Noordzeekanaal near IJmuiden with the loss of four of her crew.

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|ship= {{SS|City of Benares||2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 213: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ({{coord|56|48|N|21|15|W}}) by {{GS|U-48|1939|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of 134 passengers and 121 crewmen of the 406 people on board. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Anthony|H40|6}} and {{HMS|Hurricane|H06|6}} (both {{naval|UK}}).

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18 September

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|ship={{SS|Admiral Day|1920|2}}

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

|desc=The cargo ship was driven ashore and wrecked on Canton Island, Gilbert and Ellice Islands.{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=576 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

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|ship= {{SS|Dunkerquois|1920|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed in the English Channel. She sprang a leak and was beached at Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France. She was bombed and sunk by British aircraft in December. Refloated in March 1944 and scrapped in 1945.{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=458 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

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|ship= {{SS|Johann Blumenthal|1927|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel off Cherbourg, Manche, France by Bristol Blenheim aircraft of the Royal Air Force. Survivors were rescued by {{ship|German destroyer|Lody||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). The wreck was subsequently dispersed by explosioves.{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=472 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy SC 3: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland ({{Coord|57|20|N|20|16|W}}) by {{GS|U-48|1939|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of all 31 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?157807 |title=SS Magdalena (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=10 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/530.html |title=Magdalena |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=14 February 2012}}

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|ship= {{SS|Marina|1935|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 213: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ({{coord|56|46|N|21|15|W}}) by {{GS|U-48|1939|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of two of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{SS|Carlingford|1908|2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}) and {{HMS|Hurricane|H06|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/531.html |title=Marina |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=14 February 2012}}

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|ship= {{ship||Minas Prince|schooner|2}}

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

|desc=The schooner foundered off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada ({{coord|43|14|N|67|35|W}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?35583 |title=Minas Prince (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=11 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://www.plimsollshipdata.org/pdffile.php?name=40b0729.pdf |title=Lloyd's Register, Sailing Vessels |publisher=Plimsoll Ship Data |accessdate=11 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610211710/http://www.plimsollshipdata.org/pdffile.php?name=40b0729.pdf |archive-date=10 June 2012 |url-status=dead }}

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19 September

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|ship=Almirante Jose De Carranza

|flag={{flag|Spain|1938}}

|desc=World War II: The fishing trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|16|nmi|km}} off Cape Villano by {{ship|Italian submarine|Guglielmo Marconi|1939|2}} ({{navy|Kingdom of Italy|civil}}) with the loss of all but one of her crew.{{Cite newspaper The Times |title=Spanish Ships Sunk By Italian Submarines |date=2 October 1940 |page=3 |issue=48736 |column=D }}{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?86805 |title=FV Almirante Jose De Carranza (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |access-date=25 October 2011}}

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|ship={{MV|Shelbrit 1|1928|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The coastal tanker struck a mine, caught fire and sank in the Moray Firth ({{coord|57|39|N|3|56|W}}) with the loss of all hands; 20 crew and a gunner.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?61865 |title=MV Shelbrit 1 (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |access-date=14 November 2011}}

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|ship={{ship|German torpedo boat|T3||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Type 35 torpedo boat was bombed and sunk at Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure, France by Royal Air Force aircraft with the loss of nine of her 21 crew. She was later salvaged, repaired and returned to service.

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20 September

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|ship= {{SS|Boka|1920|2}}

|flag={{flag|Panama}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 216: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|52|nmi|km}} north of Rathlin Island, County Antrim ({{coord|55|54|N|7|24|W}}) by {{GS|U-138|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of eight of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Arabis|K73|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?16337 |title=SS Boka (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=3 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/533.html |title=Boka |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=29 February 2012}}

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|ship= {{SS|City of Simla|1921|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 216: The passenger ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of County Donegal, Ireland ({{coord|55|55|N|8|20|W}}) by {{GS|U-138|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of three of the 350 people on board. Survivors were rescued by {{SS|Guinean|1936|2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}) and the fishing trawler Van Dyke ({{flag|Belgium}}).{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/534.html |title=City of Simla |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=29 February 2012}}

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|ship= {{SS|Commissaire Ramel||2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The passenger ship was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean ({{coord|28|25|S|74|27|E}}) by {{ship|German auxiliary cruiser|Atlantis||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of three of her 66 crew.{{cite book |title=The Royal New Zealand Navy |last=Waters |first=S. D. |year=1956 |publisher=Historical Publications Branch |location=Wellington |page=124 |url=https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Navy-c9.html }}

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|ship= Innisdhu

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

|desc=World War II: The drifter struck a mine and sank in the Thames Estuary with the loss of all four crew.

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|ship={{ship||Java|1811 ship|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Kingdom of Italy|civil}}

|desc=The hulk was sunk at Genoa in a training exercise for frogmen.

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|ship= {{SS|New Sevilla||2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The whale factory ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Islay, Outer Hebrides ({{coord|55|48|N|7|22|W}}) by {{GS|U-138|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of two of her 284 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Arabis|K73|6}} ({{naval|UK}}), the fishing trawler Belgaum (22px Iceland) and {{MV|Industria|1940|2}} ({{flag|Sweden}}). New Sevila was taken in tow by {{ship|ST|Superman||2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}) but sank the next day {{convert|9|nmi|km}} off the Mull of Kintyre, Argyllshire ({{coord|55|48|N|7|22|W}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?16335 |title=SS New Sevilla (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=11 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/535.html |title=New Sevilla |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=29 February 2012}}

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

|flag={{Flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the English Channel south west of the Isle of Portland, Dorset, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft. Only three of her crew survived.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?10161 |title=SS Trito (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}

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21 September

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|ship= {{SS|Baron Blythswood|1929|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland by {{GS|U-99|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of 33 of her 34 crew. The survivor was rescued by U-99 and placed in a lifeboat from {{MV|Invershannon|1938|2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}). He was rescued by {{HMS|Shikari|1919|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?30783 |title=SS Baron Blythswood (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=3 November 2011}}{{cite web |title=Baron Blythswood |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/536.html |website=uboat.net |access-date=15 August 2021}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south of Iceland ({{coord|55|18|N|22|21|W}}) by {{GS|U-48|1939|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of seven of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{SS|Pikepool|1909|2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}) and/or {{HMS|Shikari|1919|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?15401 |title=SS Blairangus (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=3 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/537.html |title=Blairangus |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=14 February 2012}}

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|ship={{SS|Broompark|1939|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 72:The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged approximately {{convert|350|nmi|km}} west of Ireland ({{coord|55|08|N|18|30|W}}) by {{GS|U-48|1939|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) and became waterlogged. She was bombed and further damaged off Islay, Inner Hebrides on 23 September. She was on a voyage from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to Glasgow, Renfrewshire. She put in to Greenock, Renfrewshire on 14 October. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.{{cite book |last2=Sawyer |first2=LA |last1=Mitchell |first1=WH |year= 1990 |title=The Empire Ships |place=London, New York, Hamburg, Hong Kong |publisher=Lloyd's of London Press Ltd |isbn=1-85044-275-4 |edition=Second |page=91 }}

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|ship= {{SS|Canonesa||2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ({{coord|54|55|N|18|25|W}}) by {{GS|U-100|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of one of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|La Malouine|K46|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).

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|ship= {{SS|Dalcairn|1927|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk west of Ireland ({{coord|55|00|N|19|00|W}}) by {{GS|U-100|1939|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). All 42 crew were rescued by {{HMS|La Malouine|K46|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?15180 |title=SS Dalcairn (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}{{cite web |url= http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/538.html |title=Dalcairn |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=21 February 2012}} Dalcairn was on a voyage from Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Hull, Yorkshire.{{cite book |first=Roger |last=Jordan |year= 1999 |title=The World's Merchant Ships 1939 |place=London |publisher=Chatham House |isbn=1 86176 023 X |page=108 }}

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|ship= {{MV|Elmbank|1925|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ({{coord|55|20|N|22|30|W}}) by {{GS|U-47|1938|2}} and {{GS|U-99|1940|2}} (both {{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of two of her 56 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{SS|Pikepool|1909|2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}).{{cite web |url= http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/542.html |title=Elmbank |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=21 February 2012}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 216: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged off Rathlin Island, County Antrim ({{coord|55|11|N|11|30|W}}) by {{GS|U-138|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of 21 of her 39 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Arabis|K73|6}} ({{naval|UK}}) and {{MV|Industria|1940|2}} ({{flag|Sweden}}). Empire Adventure was taken under tow by {{HMS|Superman||2}} ({{naval|UK}}) but sank on 23 September at {{coord|55|48|N|7|22|W}}.{{cite web |title=Empire Adventure |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/540.html |website=uboat.net |access-date=24 July 2021}}

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|ship= Empire Airman

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ({{coord|54|00|N|18|00|W}}) by {{GS|U-100|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). She sank on 23 September ({{coord|55|11|N|15|07|W}}) while under tow with the loss of 33 of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|La Malouine|K46|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |title=Empire Airman |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/549.html |website=uboat.net |access-date=24 July 2021}}

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|ship= {{Ship||Imogene|sailing ship|2}}

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

|desc=The sailing ship ran aground on the east coast of Nova Scotia and was wrecked.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?34460 |title=Imogene (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=9 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{MV|Invershannon|1938|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 72: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|480|nmi|km}} west of Bloody Foreland, County Donegal, Ireland ({{coord|55|40|N|22|04|W}}) by {{GS|U-99|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of sixteen of her 33 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMT|Fandango}} and {{HMS|Shikari|1919|6}} (both {{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?30784 |title=SS Invershannon (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=9 November 2011}}

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|ship= {{MV|Torinia|1939|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 72: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|54|55|N|18|17|W}}) by {{GS|U-100|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of five of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Skate|1917|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?15181 |title=SS Torinia (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}

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22 September

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|ship=Apex No. 18

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

|desc=The scow was destroyed by fire in Seal Cove ({{coord|55|11|N|131|43|W|name=Seal Cove}}) on the coast of Dall Island in the Alexander Archipelago, Territory of Alaska. The only person aboard survived.[https://alaskashipwreck.com/shipwrecks-a-z/alaska-shipwrecks-a/ alaskashipwreck.com Alaska Shipwrecks (A)]

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|ship= {{MV|Frederick S. Fales|1939|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 72: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Donegal, Ireland ({{coord|55|30|N|13|40|W}}) by {{GS|U-100|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of two of her 48 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|La Malouine|K46|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?115864 |title=MV Frederick S. Fales (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}{{cite web |url= http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/552.html |title=Frederick S. Fales |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=21 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship= {{ship|German minesweeper|M-1604 Österreich||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The auxiliary minesweeper either struck two mines and sank off Penmarc'h, Finistère, France, or was shelled and sunk in the North Sea {{convert|40|nmi|km}} west of Hook of Holland, South Holland, Netherlands.

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|ship= {{ship|Italian torpedo boat|Palestro||2}}

|flag={{navy|Kingdom of Italy}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Palestro|torpedo boat|2}} was torpedoed and sunk in the Adriatic Sea west of Durazzo, Albania by {{HMS|Osiris|N67|6}} ({{naval|UK}}). Seventy-two of her crew were killed. There were 53 survivors.{{cite web |url=http://conlapelleappesaaunchiodo.blogspot.com/2016/09/palestro.html |title=Palestro |publisher=conlapelleappesaaunchiodo.blogspot.com |accessdate=5 April 2019}}

}}

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

|flag={{flagcountry|Kingdom of Italy|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Ischia by {{HMS|Truant|N68|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?159386 |title=SS Provvidenza (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=13 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Scholar|1922|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Outer Hebrides ({{coord|55|11|N|17|55|W}}) by {{GS|U-100|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). She was taken in tow by {{ship|ST|Marauder||2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}) but sank at {{coord|54|38|N|16|40|W}}). Her 45 crew were rescued by {{HMS|Scimitar|H21|6}} and {{HMS|Skate|1917|6}} (both {{naval|UK}}.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?15185 |title=SS Scholar (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}{{cite web |url= http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/547.html |title=Scholar |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=21 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Simla|1916|2}}

|flag={{Flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 72: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|55|11|N|17|58|W}}) by {{GS|U-100|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of five of her 31 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Heartsease|K15|6}} ({{naval|UK}}){{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?15183 |title=SS Simla (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/simla.html |title=D/S Simla |publisher=Warsailors |accessdate=7 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German minesweeper|Sperrbrecher 2 Athen||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The Sperrbrecher was severely damaged by an aerial mine at Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France and was beached. She was later salvaged and put into service as a cargo ship.

}}

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|ship= {{MV|Tirranna|1937|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The captured Norwegian cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Gironde Estuary by {{HMS|Tuna|N94|6}} ({{naval|UK}}) with the loss of 87 of the 292 people on board. These included survivors from {{SS|Kemmendine|1924|2}}, {{SS|Scientist|1938|2}} and {{MV|Tallyrand|1927|2}} (all {{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/raidervictims/atlantis.html |title=Norwegian Victims of Atlantis |publisher=Warsailors |accessdate=25 October 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?156713 |title=Tirranna (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=25 October 2011}}

}}

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|ship= Union Jack

|flag={{flag|Faroe Islands}}

|desc=World War II: The fishing trawler was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|100|nmi|km}} north west by north of the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides ({{coord|59|50|N|7|40|W}} by {{GS|U-31|1936|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). Her crew were rescued.

}}

23 September

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

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea {{convert|7|nmi|km}} north west of Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands by {{HMS|H49}} ({{naval|UK}}). Also reported as striking a mine and sinking off Terschelling on 19 September.{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=471 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

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|ship= {{ship|French destroyer|L'Audacieux||2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Battle of Dakar: The destroyer was shelled and damaged by {{HMAS|Australia|1927|6}} ({{naval|Australia|1913}}) in the Atlantic Ocean off Dakar, French West Africa and was beached.

}}

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|ship= {{ship|French submarine|Persée|Q154|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Battle of Dakar: The {{sclass|Redoutable|submarine|||1928}} was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Dakar, Senegal by {{HMS|Dragon|D46|6}}, {{HMS|Foresight|H68|6}}, and {{HMS|Inglefield|D02|6}} (all {{naval|UK}}). A crew member was killed.{{Cite web |url=http://sous.marins.disparus.free.fr/index.php/sous-marins/43-persee?start=1 |title=Persee |publisher=sous.marins.disparus.free.fr |access-date=17 January 2019}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Stad Maastricht|1923|2}}

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The tanker was torpedoed by {{ship|German torpedo boat|S-59||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). She sank on 25 September.{{cite web |url=http://www.theyard.info/ships/ships.asp?entryid=609|title=Invergarry |publisher=The Yard |access-date=24 February 2017}}

}}

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|ship= {{MV|Tacoma|1926|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Battle of Dakar: The cargo ship was shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Dakar by a British warship with the loss of six of her 30 crew. She was beached.{{cite web |url=http://www.jmarcussen.dk/maritim/hs/regskib.html |title=Handels- og Søfartsmuseets Årbogsindeks |last=Marcussen |first=Jørgen |date=4 December 2010 |work=Maritim og historisk information |access-date=20 January 2011 |language=da}}{{cite book |title=The world's merchant fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=449 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

24 September

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|ship={{ship|French submarine|Ajax|1930|2}}

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

|desc=File:Ajax French submarine scuttling.jpg World War II: Battle of Dakar: The {{sclass|Redoutable|submarine|||1928}} was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Dakar, French West Africa, by aircraft based on {{HMS|Ark Royal|91|6}} ({{naval|UK}}). All 61 crew were rescued by {{HMS|Fortune|H70|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).

}}

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|ship=Bass Rock

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

|desc=World War II: The fishing trawler was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|23|nmi|km}} south by west of Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of four of her crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.llangibby.eclipse.co.uk/milfordtrawlers/accidents%20&%20incidents/bass_rock.htm |title=Bass Rock |publisher=www.llangibby.eclipse.co.uk |access-date=12 January 2021}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Continental Coaster|1938|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Happisburgh, Norfolk ({{coord|52|59|N|2|10|E}}) by {{ship|German torpedo boat|S-30||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of four of her crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?10085 |title=SS Continental Coaster (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=7 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship={{HMT|Loch Inver}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex with the loss of 15 of her crew.

}}

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|ship={{HMS|MTB 15}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The BPB 60-foot type motor torpedo boat struck a mine and sank in the North Sea {{convert|30|nmi|km}} north east of North Foreland, Kent.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?74246 |title=MTB-15 (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=11 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship={{ship|German ship|Ostmark||2}}

|flag={{navy|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The seaplane tender was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay south west of Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Inférieure, France ({{coord|47|01|N|3|02|W}}) by {{HMS|Tuna|N94|6}} ({{naval|UK}}) with the loss of one of her 51 crew.{{cite book |title=No Room for Mistakes: British and Allied Submarine Warfare 1939-1940 |first=Geirr |last=Haarr |publisher=Seaforth Publishing |year=2015 |page=378 |isbn=978-1-84832-206-6}}

}}

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|ship={{HMS|Wellesley|1815|6}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Black Prince|ship of the line|2}} was bombed and sunk in the River Thames during a Luftwaffe air raid.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?31043 |title=HMS Cornwall (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=7 November 2011}}

}}

25 September

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|ship= {{MV|Eurymedon|1924|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 217: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|53|34|N|20|23|W}}) by {{GS|U-29|1936|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). She sank two days later ({{coord|53|24|N|18|37|W}}) with the loss of 29 of the 93 people on board. Survivors were rescued by {{HMCS|Ottawa|H31|6}} ({{naval|Canada|1911}}) and {{HMS|Primrose|K91|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{Cite newspaper The Times |title=34 Killed In Torpedoed British Steamer|date=2 November 1940 |page=3 |issue=48763 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-10DD-17C-Crusader-Ottawa1RCN.htm |title=HMCS Ottawa (i) (H 60), ex-HMS Crusader - C-class Destroyer |publisher=Naval History |accessdate=25 October 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12839 |title=MV Eurymedon (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=25 October 2011}}{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=496 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Mabriton|1920|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean ({{coord|56|12|N|23|00|W}}) by {{GS|U-32|1937|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of twelve of her 37 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Jason|J99|6}} and {{HMS|Rochester|L50|6}} (both {{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/WWIStandardShipsL-W.htm#L-M-N |title=WWI Standard Built Ships L - W |publisher=Mariners |accessdate=8 May 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/556.html |title=Mabriton |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=7 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{HMS|Resolution|09|6}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: Battle of Dakar: The {{sclass|Revenge|battleship}} was torpedoed and severely damaged by {{ship|French submarine|Bévéziers|1935|2}} ({{flagicon|France}} Vichy French Navy). Repairs took until February 1942 to complete.

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Rina Croce|1889|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Kingdom of Italy|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea {{convert|2.5|nmi|km}} off Brindisi.{{cite web |url=http://www.naval-history.net/xDKWW2-4006-19JUN04.htm |title=Naval Events, June 1940, Part 4 of 4, Saturday 22nd - Sunday 30th |publisher=Naval History |accessdate=22 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship= {{HMT|Stella Sirius}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The anti-submarine trawler was bombed and sunk at Gibraltar by Vichy French Air Force aircraft with the loss of twelve of her crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMT|Arctic Ranger}} ({{naval|UK}}).

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|53|43|N|20|10|W}}) by {{GS|U-43|1939|2}}) ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of one of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMCS|Ottawa|H31|6}} ({{naval|Canada|1911}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12927 |title=SS Sulairia (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=25 October 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/554.html |title=Sulairia |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=13 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship= {{HMT|White Daisy}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=The naval trawler foundered in the North Sea east of the Shetland Islands.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?59859 |title=HMS White Daisy (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=15 November 2011}}

}}

26 September

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

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was either torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hebrides, United Kingdom ({{coord|56|34|N|9|10|W}}) by {{GS|U-137|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}),{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12394 |title=SS Asgerd (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=2 November 2011}} or was bombed and sunk at that position by a Focke-Wulf Fw 200 aircraft of the Luftwaffe. All seventeen crew were lost.{{Cite web|url=http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/asgerd.html |title=D/S Asgerd |publisher=Warsailors |accessdate=7 January 2012}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Ashantian|1935|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy ONS 3: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean ({{coord|55|10|N|11|00|W}}) by {{GS|U-137|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of sixteen of the 67 people on board. Survivors abandoned ship, but reboarded her at daybreak. They were later rescued by {{HMS|Gloxinia|K22|6}} ({{naval|UK}}). The drifting Ashantian was boarded by personnel from {{HMT|Wolves|FY158|6}} ({{naval|UK}}) and anchored off the coast of Ireland ({{coord|54|21|N|9|46|W}}). She was later taken in tow by {{HMS|Seaman|W44|6}} and {{HMS|Superman}} (both {{naval|UK}}) and beached in Kames Bay. Refloated in May 1941, she was repaired, and returned to service in September 1941.{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2877.html |title=Ashantian |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=29 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Coast Wings|1916|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OG 43: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Ireland by {{GS|U-46|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of all sixteen crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12946 |title=SS Coast Wings (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=7 November 2011}}{{cite web |title=Coast Wings |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/557.html |website=uboat.net |access-date=15 August 2021}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Corrientes|1920|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and severely damaged in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|600|nmi|km}} west of Achill Head, County Mayo, Ireland ({{coord|53|49|N|24|19|W}}) by {{GS|U-32|1937|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) She was torpedoed, shelled and sunk by {{GS|U-37|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) on 28 September. All 50 crew were rescued by {{MV|Kolsnaren|1923|2}} ({{flag|Sweden}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?59116 |title=SS Corrientes (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=7 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/564.html |title=Corrientes |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=7 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Darcoila|1928|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 216: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|53|27|N|24|55|W}}) by {{GS|U-32|1937|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of all 37 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12873 |title=SS Darcoila (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/559.html |title=Darcoila |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=7 February 2012}}{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=494 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

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

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The whale oil tanker was captured and scuttled in the South Atlantic ({{coord|00|30|S|32|06|W}}) by {{ship|German auxiliary cruiser|Thor||2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). Her crew survived.{{cite web |url=https://www.warsailors.com/raidervictims/thor.html |title=Kosmos |publisher=www.warsailors.com |accessdate=26 September 2019}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Manchester Brigade|1918|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 218: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of County Mayo, Ireland ({{coord|54|53|N|10|22|W}}) by {{GS|U-137|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of 58 of her 62 crew. Survivors were rescued by the hospital ship {{SS|Canada|1912|2}} ({{navy|Free France}}).{{Cite newspaper The Times |title=Manchester Liners Limited |date=5 December 1945 |page=10 |issue=50317 |column=A-B }}{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12396 |title=SS Manchester Brigade (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=10 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/562.html |title=Manchester Brigade |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=29 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Port Denison|1918|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OA 220: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea {{convert|6|nmi|km}} north east of Peterhead Aberdeenshire by Luftwaffe aircraft. She sank the next day {{convert|7|nmi|km}} west of Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire with the loss of sixteen of her 83 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMT|Pentland Firth}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?62091 |title=SS Port Denison (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=13 November 2011}}{{cite book |title=The World's Merchant Fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham Publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=507 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Siljan|1920|2}}

|flag={{Flag|Sweden}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|350|nmi|km}} south west of Ireland by {{GS|U-46|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of nine of her 27 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12945 |title=SS Siljan (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/558.html |title=Siljan |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=14 February 2012}}

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 218: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of County Donegal, Ireland ({{coord|54|50|N|10|40|W}}) by {{GS|U-137|1940|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of two of her 34 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Gloxinia|K22|6}} and {{HMT|Wolves|FY158|6}} (both {{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/560.html |title=Stratford |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=29 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship= {{MS|Tancred|1925|2}}

|flag={{Flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 217: The cargo ship was torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|53|32|N|24|35|W}}) by {{GS|U-32|1937|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). All 36 crew were rescued by {{MV|Tricolor|1933|2}} ({{flag|Norway}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12874 |title=SS Tancred (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=14 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/563.html |title=Tancred |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=7 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Welsh Prince|1940|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged north east of Aberdeen by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was on a voyage from London to New York, United States. She put in to Aberdeen. Subsequently repaired and returned to service.{{cite book |last2=Sawyer |first2=LA |last1=Mitchell |first1=WH |year= 1990 |title=The Empire Ships |place=London, New York, Hamburg, Hong Kong |publisher=Lloyd's of London Press Ltd |isbn=1-85044-275-4 |edition=Second |page=132 }}

}}

27 September

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|ship= {{SS|Diana|1904|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine in the English Channel between Lizard Point and Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom with the loss of all seventeen crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/diana.html |title= D/S Diana |publisher=Warsailors |accessdate=12 January 2012}}

}}

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|ship= {{SS|Georges Mabro|1918|2}}

|flag={{flag|Egypt|1922}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|52|00|N|19|00|W}}) by {{GS|U-37|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of all hands.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?14976 |title=SS Georges Mabro (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}{{cite book |title=The world's merchant fleets, 1939 |first=Roger |last=Jordan |publisher=Chatham publishing |location=London |year=1999 |page=452 |isbn=1-86176-023-X}}

}}

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|ship= {{MS|Vestvard|1925|2}}

|flag={{flag|Norway}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean {{convert|300|nmi|km}} west of Ireland by {{GS|U-31|1936|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of one of her 29 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12858 |title=SS Vestvard (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=25 October 2011}}{{cite web |title=Vestvard |url=https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/566.html |website=uboat.net |access-date=15 August 2021}}

}}

28 September

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|ship= {{SS|Dalveen|1927|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy HX 73A: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the North Sea north of Aberdeenshire ({{coord|58|10|N|2|19|W}}) by Luftwaffe aircraft with the loss of eleven of her 43 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?48046 |title=SS Dalveen (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: The Design 1080 ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|54|37|N|21|30|W}}) by {{GS|U-32|1937|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}). She sank at {{coord|54|55|N|22|06|W}} with the loss of two of her 35 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{HMS|Havelock|H18|6}} ({{naval|UK}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12875 |title=SS Empire Ocelot (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=8 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/567.html |title=Empire Ocelot |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=7 February 2012}}{{cite book |last2=Sawyer |first2=LA |last1=Mitchell |first1=WH |year= 1990 |title=The Empire Ships |place=London, New York, Hamburg, Hong Kong |publisher=Lloyd's of London Press Ltd |isbn=1-85044-275-4 |edition=Second |page=419 }}

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|ship= {{SS|Monte Moncayo|1913|2}}

|flag={{flag|Spain|1938}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Mediterranean Sea {{convert|8|nmi|km}} off Cagliari, Sicily, Italy with the loss of four of her crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?139454 |title=SS Monte Moncayo (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=25 October 2011}}

}}

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|ship= {{HMT|Recoil}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Bridport, Dorset with the loss of 25 of her crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?78314 |title=HMT Recoil (stern Section) (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=13 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Shell II|1927|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Nazi Germany}}

|desc=World War II: The tanker was bombed and sunk in the Scheldt by Royal Air Force aircraft.

}}

29 September

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|ship={{MV|Arizona|1939|2}}

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The coaster struck a mine and sank in the Firth of Forth. Only three of her crew survived.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?62738 |title=SS Arizona (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=2 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Bassa|1918|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 218: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean south west of Rockall, Inverness-shire ({{coord|54|00|N|21|00|W}}) by {{GS|U-32|1937|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of all 50 crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12876 |title=SS Bassa (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=3 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Carmen|1925|2}}

|flag={{flagcountry|Kingdom of Italy|civil}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea west south west of Durazzo, Albania.

}}

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|ship={{Ship||Henrietta|schooner|2}}

|flag={{flag|Australia|civil}}

|desc=The schooner foundered at Port Phillip, Victoria.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?57074 |title=Henrietta (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=9 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Kinabalu|1914|2}}

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

|desc=The cargo ship ran aground on the Batu Mandi Rock, Borneo and was wrecked with the loss of five of her crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?136284 |title=SS Kinabulu (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=9 November 2011}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Vestkyst I|1923|2}}

|flag={{Flag|Norway}}

|desc=The coaster collided with {{ship|ST|Storegut||2}} ({{flag|Norway}}) and sank off Skibeskjærene. She was later raised, repaired and returned to service.{{cite web |url=http://www.warsailors.com/homefleet/shipsV.html |title=Norwegian Homefleet - WW II, Ships starting with V |publisher=Warsailors |accessdate=11 February 2012}}

}}

30 September

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|ship= {{HMT|Comet}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The naval trawler struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Falmouth, Cornwall ({{coord|50|04|30|N|4|57|30|W}}) with the loss of fifteen of her seventeen crew.

}}

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|ship= {{ship|Italian submarine|Gondar||2}}

|flag={{navy|Kingdom of Italy}}

|desc=World War II: The {{sclass|Adua|submarine|2}} was depth charged and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt ({{coord|31|33|N|28|33|E}}) by {{HMAS|Stuart|D00|6}} ({{naval|Australia|1913}}) and a Short Sunderland aircraft of the Royal Air Force based at RAF Alexandria. All on board, four Frogmen, who were to pilot manned torpedoes, and 43 crewmen, were rescued by {{HMT|Sindonis}} ({{naval|UK}}) and HMAS Stuart.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?14210 |title=Gondar Submarine 1936-1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=28 September 2013}}

}}

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

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 219: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed, shelled and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|53|34|N|27|28|W}}) by {{GS|U-32|1937|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of four of her 31 crew. Survivors abandoned the ship, which was shelled and sunk in the early hours of 1 October by U-32.{{cite web |url=http://www.naval-history.net/xDKWW2-4010-23OCT01.htm |title=Naval Events, October 1940, Part 1 of 2 Tuesday 1st – Monday 14th |publisher=Naval History |accessdate=28 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?12877 |title=SS Haulerwijk (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=9 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/572.html |title=Haulerwijk |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=7 February 2012}}

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: Convoy OB 220: The cargo ship straggled behind the convoy. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland ({{coord|53|26|N|18|33|W}}) by {{GS|U-37|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of one of her 26 crew. Survivors were rescued by {{SS|Clan Cumming|1937|2}} ({{flag|United Kingdom|civil}}).{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?14978 |title=SS Heminge (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=9 November 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/570.html |title=Heminge |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=12 February 2012}}

}}

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

|flag={{flag|Union of South Africa|1928}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service as Empire Success under the British flag.{{cite book |last2=Sawyer |first2=LA |last1=Mitchell |first1=WH |year= 1990 |title=The Empire Ships |place=London, New York, Hamburg, Hong Kong |publisher=Lloyd's of London Press Ltd |isbn=1-85044-275-4 |edition=Second |page=441 }}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Mountpark|1938|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the North Sea off the coast of Aberdeenshire ({{coord|57|24|N|1|37|W}}) by Luftwaffe aircraft. She was subsequently repaired and returned to service.{{cite book |first=Roger |last=Jordan |year= 1999 |title=The World's Merchant Ships 1939 |place=London |publisher=Chatham House |isbn=1 86176 023 X |page=122 }}

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|ship= {{SS|Samala||2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland (approximately {{coord|53|N|18|W}}) by {{GS|U-37|1938|2}} ({{navy|Nazi Germany}}) with the loss of all 68 people on board.{{cite web |url=http://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/571.html |title=Samala |publisher=Uboat |accessdate=12 February 2012}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Abbekerke|1937|2}}

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks, United Kingdom by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

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|ship={{SS|Antje|1931|2}}

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set afire and sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Benevis|1918|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and severely damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Elna|1903|2}}

|flag={{flag|Estonia}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September. An unexploded bomb was discovered aboard.

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|ship={{SS|Glenstrae|1922|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Gothland|1932|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Lake Hallwil|1907|2}}

|flag={{flag|Estonia}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship= {{ship||Olympic II|1877 ship|2}}

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

|desc=The hulk was rammed and sunk at San Pedro, Los Angeles, California by a Japanese ship.{{cite web |url=http://www.theyard.info/ships/ships.asp?entryid=114 |title=Star of France |publisher=The Yard |accessdate=18 February 2017}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship={{SS|President Francqui|1928|2}}

|flag={{flag|Belgium}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by fire in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Prins Frederick Hendrik|1936|2}}

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by fire in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Prins Maurtiz||2}}

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by fire in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set afire and sank in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Ryal|1938|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Sambre|1917|2}}

|flag={{flag|Belgium}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by fire in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship={{ship|HMY|Sappho}}

|flag={{naval|UK}}

|desc=World War II: The armed yacht, serving as a guard ship struck a mine and sank on 29 or 30 September in the English Channel off Falmouth, Cornwall ({{coord|50|04|30|N|4|57|30|W}}) with the loss of 28 of her crew.{{cite web |url=http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?158912 |title=HMY Sappho (+1940) |publisher=Wrecksite |accessdate=25 October 2011}}

}}

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|ship={{SS|Schie|1922|2}}

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set afire and sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and damaged by fire in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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

|flag={{flag|Netherlands}}

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed, set afire and sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Tynemouth|1940|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

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|ship={{SS|Umgeni|1938|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and partially sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September. Unexploded bombs were found aboard.

}}

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|ship={{SS|William Cash|1929|2}}

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

|desc=World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk in the London Docks by Luftwaffe aircraft between 7 and 9 September.

}}

References

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