The list of shipwrecks in 1938 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during 1938.
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1 January
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2 January
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List of shipwrecks: 2 January 1938
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Guaruja |
France |
Grounded at Punta Polacra, Almeria, Spain and was abandoned by her crew but her chief engineer was lost. She broke in two on 7 January.[6][7][8] |
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3 January
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List of shipwrecks: 3 January 1938
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Luise Leonhardt |
Germany |
Foundered at Melilla.[6] |
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4 January
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6 January
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List of shipwrecks: 6 January 1938
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Irene |
Sweden |
The auxiliary ship ran aground on a voyage from Ystad to Öland and was a total loss.[7] |
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11 January
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13 January
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14 January
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15 January
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17 January
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18 January
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19 January
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List of shipwrecks: 19 January 1938
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Yei Maru |
Japan |
The motor launch (14 GRT) was sunk in a collision with Daiboshi Maru No. 6 ( Japan) in dense fog off Osaka.[25] |
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20 January
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21 January
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24 January
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List of shipwrecks: 24 January 1938
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Tokoju Maru |
Japan |
The cargo ship was run into by Keifuku Maru ( Japan) at Shimonoseki and sank. All crew were rescued.[28] |
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25 January
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28 January
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30 January
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31 January
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1 February
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List of shipwrecks: 1 February 1938
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Sauer Gebr |
Germany |
The coal grab capsized and sank at Hamburg with the loss of two crew.[37] |
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3 February
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List of shipwrecks: 3 February 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Garda |
Italy |
The vessel sank in stormy weather 1.5 nmi (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) off Cape Raznjic, Korčula island, Adriatic Sea[38][39] |
Gypsum Prince |
United Kingdom |
The cargo ship ran aground at Balboa, Spain and was beached.[30] She was refloated the next day.[40] |
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4 February
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7 February
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List of shipwrecks: 7 February 1938
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Itanage |
Brazil |
The cargo ship ran aground in Rio Grande do Sul.[43] She was refloated on 24 February.[44] |
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8 February
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10 February
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11 February
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12 February
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List of shipwrecks: 12 February 1938
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HMS Walrus |
Royal Navy |
The destroyer was out of commission and under tow to a shipyard for conversion work with a skeleton crew of four aboard in the North Sea when a powerful storm struck which broke her towline and drove her ashore in Filey Bay near Scarborough, England. All four men aboard survived. Declared constructive total loss, sold 5 March 1938 for scrapping, refloated 29 March 1938, and scrapped October 1938.[53][54] |
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13 February
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List of shipwrecks: 13 February 1938
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Mitsu Maru No.3 |
Japan |
The cargo ship departed from Mizumata bound for Kobe. No further trace. Reported on 18 February as presumed foundered.[55] |
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14 February
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List of shipwrecks: 14 February 1938
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King Edgar |
United Kingdom |
The cargo ship ran aground on Spurn Head, Yorkshire.[56] |
Tartary |
United Kingdom |
The coastal tanker ran aground on Haisboro Sands, Norfolk. Although refloated, she later drifted onto the Barber Sands, broke her back and exploded. All eight people on board were rescued by the Gorleston lifeboat.[57] |
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17 February
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List of shipwrecks: 17 February 1938
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Panaghia |
Greece |
The cargo ship ran aground at Klippen Point, South Africa and was abandoned by her crew, who were rescued by Clan Macneil ( United Kingdom).[58] |
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19 February
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20 February
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List of shipwrecks: 20 February 1938
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Zoodochos Pighi |
Greece |
The auxiliary sailing ship sank in the Gulf of Corinth off Camari.[60] |
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21 February
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28 February
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Ide |
Norway |
The cargo ship foundered in the North Sea whilst on a voyage from Hamburg, Germany to Haugesund, Norway. Six crew were rescued by Corvus ( Norway). They were landed at Stavanger on 14 February.[63] |
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1 March
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List of shipwrecks: 1 March 1938
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Neringa |
Lithuania |
The cargo ship ran aground 11 nautical miles (20 km) south of Memel with the loss of three crew.[62] The ship broke in two; salvage attempts were abandoned on 11 March.[64] |
Wop |
United Kingdom |
The coaster sprang a leak and was abandoned off St. John's, Newfoundland. All crew survived.[4] |
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2 March
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List of shipwrecks: 2 March 1938
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Birma |
Sweden |
The cargo ship was abandoned in a sinking condition in the Skaggerak 20 nautical miles (37 km) off Hirtshals, Denmark. All crew were rescued by the fishing vessels Java ( Netherlands) and KW 159 ( Denmark).[65][66] |
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5 March
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List of shipwrecks: 5 March 1938
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Yolande |
France |
The cargo ship ran aground at Wei-Hai-Wei, China and was wrecked with the loss of nine of the 66 people on board. Survivors were rescued by HMS Capetown ( Royal Navy).[67] |
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6 March
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8 March
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9 March
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10 March
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12 March
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14 March
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19 March
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List of shipwrecks: 19 March 1938
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Claus Böge |
Germany |
The cargo ship suffered an on-board explosion and sank 20 nautical miles (37 km) north west of the Horns-Rev Lightship ( Denmark) with the loss of her captain. The crew were rescued by Sverre Nergaard ( Sweden).[77][78] The explosion was caused by two bombs which had been placed in her forward cargo holds by Norwegian dock workers who were members of the anti-fascist Wollweber League, while the ship was docked in Oslo, Norway.[78] |
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20 March
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List of shipwrecks: 20 March 1938
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City of Buffalo |
United States |
The passenger ship caught fire and sank at Cleveland, Ohio.[79] |
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24 March
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25 March
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28 March
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30 March
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List of shipwrecks: 30 March 1938
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Lena |
Greece |
Spanish Civil War: The vessel was torpedoed by the Nationalist submarine General Mola ( Spain) off Barcelona, where she sunk in shallow waters. Refloated, repaired and put again in service as Castillo Moncada.[6] |
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31 March
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1 April
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List of shipwrecks: 1 April 1938
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Abeille No.10 |
France |
The tug was in collision with Mosli ( Norway) at Le Havre, France and sank with the loss of six of her nine crew.[86][87] |
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2 April
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3 April
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List of shipwrecks: 3 April 1938
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Carnaro |
Italy |
The cargo liner ran aground on the Karam Masamahru Islet in the Red Sea and sank. All on board were rescued by Somalia ( Italy).[92] |
Rokta |
Norway |
The coaster ran aground off Kristiansund, Norway, with the loss of two of her ten crew. Two fishermen were drowned attempting to rescue the crew of Rokta.[93] She sank on 5 April.[94] |
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4 April
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6 April
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7 April
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8 April
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9 April
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10 April
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List of shipwrecks: 10 April 1938
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Sleipner |
Denmark |
The tug capsized and sank at Copenhagen whilst assisting Mormacsea ( United States). Two crew were lost.[99] |
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11 April
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13 April
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21 April
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22 April
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26 April
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29 April
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List of shipwrecks: 29 April 1938
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España No.3 |
Spain |
The cargo ship ran aground at Sète, Hérault, France.[107] Refloated on 2 May.[108] |
Fjeldøy |
Norway |
The cargo ship capsized and sank in the Kattegat 10 nautical miles (19 km) north west of the Skaw Lightship ( Denmark). The crew were rescued by a fishing vessel.[109] |
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30 April
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List of shipwrecks: 30 April 1938
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Tille |
Peru |
The auxiliary sailing vessel struck a rock and sank off Chimbote.[107] |
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1 May
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List of shipwrecks: 1 May 1938
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Magallanes |
Chile |
The cargo ship foundered off Huafo. All crew were rescued.[110] |
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2 May
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4 May
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5 May
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8 May
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List of shipwrecks: 8 May 1938
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Monica |
Germany |
The coaster capsized and sank at Hamburg, Germany.[119] |
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10 May
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Collico |
Chile |
The cargo ship collided with Don Alberto ( Chile) 18 nautical miles (33 km) north of Quiriquina Island and sank. All crew were rescued.[120] |
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15 May
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List of shipwrecks: 15 May 1938
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Albania |
Sweden |
The cargo ship collided with Varhaug ( Norway) off Gothenburg, Sweden, and sank. All crew were rescued.[121] |
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16 May
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List of shipwrecks: 16 May 1938
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Manharton |
United Kingdom |
The cargo ship ran aground at Mobile, Alabama, United States.[122] Salvage was abandoned on 23 May and she was declared a total loss.[123] |
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18 May
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19 May
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List of shipwrecks: 19 May 1938
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Andenes |
Norway |
The cargo ship was hit amidships at Stavanger, Norway, by Leda and sank.[125] |
Foca |
Chile |
The cargo ship capsized and sank off Chiloé Island with the loss of all nineteen crew.[125] |
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22 May
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List of shipwrecks: 22 May 1938
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Harmanteh |
United Kingdom |
The cargo ship ran aground on Zealous Island, Messier Channel, Chile and was abandoned by her crew.[126] Salvage efforts were abandoned on 6 June.[127] |
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23 May
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25 May
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27 May
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28 May
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List of shipwrecks: 28 May 1938
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Greatend |
United Kingdom |
Spanish Civil War: The vessel was bombed at Valencia. Refloated, repaired and put back in service as Castillo Noreña.[6] |
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29 May
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30 May
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List of shipwrecks: 30 May 1938
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Belfast Maru |
Japan |
The cargo ship ran aground at the mouth of the Yangtze River. She sank on 9 June and salvage efforts were abandoned.[134] |
El Djem |
France |
Spanish Civil War: The vessel was bombed and sunk off El Grau, Valencia.[6] |
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31 May
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Minatogawa Maru |
Japan |
Ran aground and then sank at Kannoura, Japan.[135] |
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1 June
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2 June
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3 June
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7 June
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9 June
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10 June
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List of shipwrecks: 10 June 1938
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Thorpeheaven |
United Kingdom |
Spanish Civil War: The vessel was bombed and sunk at Alicante. Refloated, repaired and put back in service as Castillo Guadalest.[6] |
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11 June
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15 June
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List of shipwrecks: 15 June 1938
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Cap Bear |
France |
Spanish Civil War: The vessel was bombed and sunk at Valencia by Nationalist aircraft.[6] |
Laya |
Spanish Navy |
Spanish Civil War: The Recalde-class gunboat was sunk by Nationalist aircraft at Valencia. Salvaged in February 1940, stricken the next month and sold for scrap.[68] |
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21 June
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22 June
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List of shipwrecks: 22 June 1938
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Aghia Varvara |
Greece |
The cargo ship ran aground 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Ouessant, Finistère, France and sank. All crew were rescued.[149] |
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27 June
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28 June
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List of shipwrecks: 28 June 1938
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Manicouagan |
Canada |
The ship caught fire off Port Paradis, Quebec and burnt down to the waterline. The hulk was towed to Pointe-Lebel, Quebec.[152] |
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29 June
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1 July
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2 July
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3 July
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5 July
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List of shipwrecks: 5 July 1938
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Iro |
Greece |
The cargo ship caught fire and sank at Amorgos.[156] |
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9 July
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11 July
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13 July
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15 July
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19 July
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20 July
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21 July
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23 July
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List of shipwrecks: 23 July 1938
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Anvers |
Belgium |
The cargo ship collided with Planet ( Germany) in the Paraná River and was beached at Rosario, Argentina.[165] She was refloatedon 31 July, repaired and returned to service.[166] |
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25 July
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26 July
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27 July
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29 July
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List of shipwrecks: 29 July 1938
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Notre Dame de St. Jouan |
France |
The schooner caught fire 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Cape Pine, Newfoundland and was abandoned by her crew.[175] |
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30 July
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1 August
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List of shipwrecks: 1 August 1938
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Hino Maru No.2 |
Japan |
The cargo ship was driven ashore in the Enshu Gulf (34°35′N 137°03′E).[166] She was refloated on 22 August.[177] |
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2 August
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List of shipwrecks: 2 August 1938
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Massaua |
Italy |
The cargo ship ran aground on the Abu Faramish Reef in the Red Sea off Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.[178] She was refloated on 15 September.[179] |
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3 August
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6 August
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7 August
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9 August
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12 August
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13 August
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14 August
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15 August
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List of shipwrecks: 15 August 1938
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Hansa |
Germany |
The passenger ship collided with Tungwo ( United Kingdom) in the Yangtze Estuary and sank with the loss of about 100 lives. Around 30 people were rescued. HMS Scarab ( Royal Navy) assisted in the rescue.[188] |
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17 August
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18 August
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19 August
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20 August
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23 August
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31 August
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5 September
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List of shipwrecks: 5 September 1938
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Araucania |
Chile |
The coaster struck a rock and sank at Quintero Point.[208] |
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7 September
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Italia Prince |
United Kingdom |
The passenger ship caught fire in the Bay of Biscay and was abandoned. All 45 people on board were rescued by Atlantide ( Italy) and Capitaine Augustin ( France).[209] |
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9 September
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11 September
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List of shipwrecks: 11 September 1938
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Abava |
Latvia |
The cargo ship collided with British Tommy ( United Kingdom) and was beached on Bolland, Denmark. |
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12 September
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Frances L. Spindler |
United Kingdom |
The auxiliary schooner was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland. All crew survived and landed at Farmyard, Labrador, Canada.[213] |
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13 September
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14 September
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Nippon |
Sweden |
The cargo ship collided with Aisne ( France) in the North Sea off the Wandelaar Lightship ( Belgium) and sank. All crew were rescued.[210] |
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16 September
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Matsuura Maru |
Japan |
The cargo ship struck a sunken wreck and sank at the mouth of the Yangtze River, China with the loss of nineteen crew.[215][216] |
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17 September
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List of shipwrecks: 17 September 1938
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Dorothy Wintermote |
United States |
The cargo ship ran aground at Point Arena, California. Although refloated and taken in tow on 21 September, she foundered. All crew were rescued.[217] |
Karin |
Sweden |
The auxiliary four-masted schooner caught fire at Oregrund and was scuttled to extinguish the fire.[216] |
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19 September
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21 September
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List of shipwrecks: 21 September 1938
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Beaver Tail |
United States |
1938 New England hurricane: The 110-foot (34 m), 301-gross register ton ferry, a sidewheel paddle steamer, was blown ashore by a hurricane just north of Cranston Cove on the northeast side of Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay off the coast of Rhode Island at 41°32′47″N 071°21′40″W. Left high and dry on shore, the wreck was extensively salvaged.[220] |
Havmann |
Norway |
The cargo ship reported that she was west of Ireland. No further trace, presumed foundered with the loss of all hands.[221] |
Monhegan |
United States |
1938 New England hurricane: The 128-foot (39 m) passenger steamer sank without loss of life at her dock at Providence, Rhode Island. She later was refloated, and her wreck was towed to Prudence Island in Narragansett Bay and abandoned just off the island′s east shore, 150 yards (137 m) north of Prudence Island Light (also known as Sandy Point Lighthouse). The wreck settled in 5 feet (1.5 m) of water at 41°36′23″N 071°18′11″W.[222] |
A pinnace attached to HMS Vernon |
Royal Navy |
The pinnace was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Weymouth, Dorset, England, by the submarine HMS Undine ( Royal Navy). All seven crew were rescued by a Royal Navy destroyer.[223] |
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22 September
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Cricket |
United States |
The tug sank at New London, Connecticut, in a hurricane.[224] |
Lawrence |
United States |
While under tow by the motor vessel McCray ( United States) from Cordova to Ketchikan, Territory of Alaska, with 20 tons of cargo and a crew of two aboard, the 370-gross register ton barge foundered in the Gulf of Alaska off the coast of Southeast Alaska 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) southeast of Cape Fairweather (58°48′30″N 137°56′45″W). After McCray rescued Lawrence's crew, the cutter USCGC Cyane ( United States Coast Guard) attempted to sink Lawrence but was unsuccessful, and Lawrence, last seen drifting toward shore, subsequently disappeared.[190] |
Phoenix |
United States |
The tanker became stranded in a hurricane at Fall River, Massachusetts, United States.[224] She was refloated on 25 November.[225] |
Washingtonian |
United States |
The ship collided with USS Henley ( United States Navy) in San Diego Harbor, California. Both vessels were severely damaged.[226] |
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23 September
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26 September
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28 September
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29 September
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List of shipwrecks: 29 September 1938
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Dayavati |
United Kingdom |
The cargo ship ran aground on Darya Bahadurgarh Island, Mysore and was a total loss.[234] |
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30 September
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1 October
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List of shipwrecks: 1 October 1938
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Gastelu |
Spain |
The cargo ship sprang a leak and foundered in the Bay of Biscay (46°25′N 7°15′W). The crew were rescued by British Aviator ( United Kingdom).[235][236] |
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2 October
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3 October
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4 October
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6 October
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8 October
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List of shipwrecks: 8 October 1938
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Kyle Prince |
United Kingdom |
The cargo ship was abandoned in the Irish Sea 7 nautical miles (13 km) off Rhosneigr, Anglesey. All crew were rescued by the Holyhead lifeboat. Kyle Prince came ashore at Cable Bay, Holyhead and was a total loss.[241] |
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9 October
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List of shipwrecks: 9 October 1938
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C-1 Isaac Peral |
Spanish Navy |
Spanish Civil War: The C 1-class submarine was bombed and sunk at Barcelona. Raised in November 1938 but not repaired. The submarine was used for spare parts. |
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13 October
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List of shipwrecks: 13 October 1938
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Yorkbrook |
United Kingdom |
Spanish Civil War: The vessel was bombed and sunk at Barcelona. It was later refloated, repaired and put back in service as Castillo Monteagudo.[6] |
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14 October
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15 October
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16 October
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17 October
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List of shipwrecks: 17 October 1938
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Arcenio Canada |
Spanish Navy |
Spanish Civil War: The auxiliary patrol ship was lost on this date. |
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18 October
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23 October
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24 October
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List of shipwrecks: 24 October 1938
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Alden |
United States |
After her clutch broke during a gale 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) off the south-central coast of the Territory of Alaska and eight nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) west of Dry Bay (59°07′N 139°00′W) and she became impossible to steer, the 47-gross register ton motor vessel was abandoned. The motor vessel Christine ( United States) rescued all eight members of her crew. Alden was last seen drifting toward the beach and was a total loss.[84] |
Chung Shan |
Republic of China Navy |
Second Sino-Japanese War, Battle of Wuhan: The Yung Feng-class gunboat was sunk in the Yangtze off Kinkou, China, by Japanese aircraft.[253] She was refloated in 1997, restored, and placed on exhibit in a purpose-built museum. |
Kuai 1 |
Republic of China Navy |
Second Sino-Japanese War: The Kuai 1-class motor torpedo boat, a modified version of the coastal motor boat, was lost at Canton, China |
Kuai 4 |
Republic of China Navy |
Second Sino-Japanese War: The Kuai 3-class motor torpedo boat was lost at Canton, China |
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25 October
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26 October
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List of shipwrecks: 26 October 1938
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Chryssi |
Greece |
The cargo ship collided in the River Maas at Poortershaven, Netherlands with Maria Cristina ( Portugal) and sank. Maria Cristina was a total loss.[256] |
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27 October
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Ship | State | Description |
Hillfern |
United Kingdom |
The cargo ship ran aground off the Cap Couronne Lighthouse, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.[254] She was refloated on 26 November.[257] |
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28 October
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29 October
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List of shipwrecks: 29 October 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Taiko Maru |
Japan |
The cargo ship ran aground at Tsumiki. She was refloated but found to be leaking and was consequently beached.[258] |
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30 October
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List of shipwrecks: 30 October 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Lynaes |
Denmark |
The cargo ship ran aground at Klitmøller.[258] She was refloated on 7 November and taken in tow by Garm ( Denmark) but foundered 7 nautical miles (13 km) east of Hirtshals.[259] |
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2 November
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4 November
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5 November
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6 November
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List of shipwrecks: 6 November 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Eleni |
United Kingdom |
The coaster was bombed and sunk at Águilas, Murcia, Spain. All fourteen crew survived.[266][267] Later raised, repaired and returned to service as Castillo Vera.[268] |
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7 November
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9 November
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List of shipwrecks: 9 November 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Delphoi |
Greece |
The cargo ship was driven ashore at Chekka, Syria. She was refloated on 14 November.[270] |
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11 November
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12 November
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14 November
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15 November
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17 November
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18 November
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19 November
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List of shipwrecks: 19 November 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Guernica |
Spain |
The cargo ship ran aground at Gothenburg, Sweden. All crew were rescued. The vessel was reported as likely to be a total loss.[275] |
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21 November
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List of shipwrecks: 21 November 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Soya Maru |
Japan |
The passenger ship ran aground at Wakanai.[267] She was refloated on 10 December.[276] |
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22 November
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List of shipwrecks: 22 November 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Mary |
Sweden |
The auxiliary three-masted schooner sank off Cimbrishamn. All crew were rescued.[277] |
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23 November
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24 November
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26 November
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List of shipwrecks: 26 November 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Nandi |
Norway |
The cargo ship came ashore on the west coast of Prince Edward Island, Canada.[257] Salvage efforts were abandoned "until spring" in December 1938. All crew were rescued.[281] |
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27 November
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Ship | State | Description |
Ideal |
France |
The schooner was wrecked at Colhugh Point, Glamorgan, United Kingdom with the loss of one of her five crew. She was on a voyage from Swansea, Glamorgan to Dahouët, Côtes-du-Nord.[21] |
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28 November
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29 November
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List of shipwrecks: 29 November 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Candleston Castle |
United Kingdom |
The cargo ship was driven ashore 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) east of Oran, Algeria and was abandoned.[283] She was refloated on 31 December.[284] |
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Unknown date
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Ship | State | Description |
M-91 |
Soviet Union |
The submarine sank whilst on trials.[285] |
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1 December
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3 December
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List of shipwrecks: 3 December 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Angelki |
Greece |
The cargo ship foundered in the Steno Passage.[286] |
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4 December
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5 December
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List of shipwrecks: 5 December 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Arturo |
Brazil |
The cargo ship sank in the River Nechi.[289] |
Tczew |
Poland |
The cargo ship capsized and sank at Danzig with the loss of two lives.[281] |
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8 December
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List of shipwrecks: 8 December 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Beme |
Panama |
The tanker collided with Glorgio ( Italy) in the Bosporus and was beached.[290] She was refloated on 14 December.[291] |
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11 December
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13 December
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List of shipwrecks: 13 December 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Kodan |
Denmark |
The auxiliary sailing vessel ran aground south of Bergqvara and was a total loss.[292] |
Sac 6 |
Spain |
The cargo ship ran aground at Narbonne, Aude, France and broke in two. She was declared a total loss. All crew were rescued.[291] |
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17 December
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List of shipwrecks: 17 December 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Jeanne M |
United Kingdom |
The cargo ship collided with Varmdo ( Sweden) in the Øresund and sank. All crew were rescued.[293][294] |
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18 December
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19 December
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20 December
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22 December
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23 December
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List of shipwrecks: 23 December 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Atlantide |
Italy |
The cargo ship ran aground in the Scheldt at Bath, Zeeland, Netherlands. She broke in two and was declared a total loss.[299] |
Smaragd |
United Kingdom |
The tanker foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 600 nautical miles (1,100 km) east south east of the Ambrose Lighthouse. All 22 people on board were rescued by Schodack ( United States).[300] |
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26 December
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List of shipwrecks: 26 December 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Nonguen |
Chile |
The tug was under tow in the Atlantic Ocean when the tow had to be cut and she subsequently sank off Valparaiso.[301] |
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27 December
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30 December
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31 December
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List of shipwrecks: 31 December 1938
Ship | State | Description |
Rahaf |
Palestine |
The auxiliary sailing vessel ran aground at Famagusta, Cyprus and was a total loss.[284] |
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Unknown date
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Ship | State | Description |
Aqueity |
United Kingdom |
The coaster was driven ashore at Nayland Rock, Margate.[304] |
Thorgaut |
Norway |
The chaser collided with Thorshammer ( Norway) and sank.[289] |
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Ship | State | Description |
Campomanes |
Spain |
Spanish Civil War: The tanker arrived at Valencia during May 1938. She was subsequently bombed and sunk.[197] |
Chu Ning |
Republic of China Navy |
Second Sino-Japanese War: The gunboat was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft in the Min River Estuary on 31 May or 1 June 1938.[305] |
City of Taunton |
United States |
The 292-foot (89 m) cargo ship, a sidewheel paddle steamer, was beached and abandoned at Somerset, Massachusetts, on the west bank of the Taunton River at 41°42′39″N 071°10′33″W, just south of the future site of the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, sometime during the 1930s. The wreck settled on the river bottom in very shallow water.[306] |
Cora F. Cressy |
United States |
The 273-foot (83 m), 2,499-gross register ton five-masted schooner was abandoned at Medomac, Maine, during 1938 and grounded. Her hull subsequently served as a breakwater and as of 1982 remained intact.[307] |
F. C. Pendleton |
United States |
The 145-foot (44 m), 408-gross register ton three-masted schooner burned and sank without loss of life in up to 45 feet (14 m) of water at 44°19′38″N 068°54′27″W while at anchor in Seal Harbor at Islesboro, Maine, sometime during the 1930s.[308] |
Fu Ning |
Republic of China Navy |
Second Sino-Japanese War: The gunboat was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft in the Min River Estuary on 31 May or 1 June 1938.[305] |
Gardner G. Deering |
United States |
The 251-foot (77 m), 1,982-gross register ton five-masted schooner was abandoned and later burned in Smith Cove off West Brooksville, Maine, sometime during the 1930s. Her wreck settled in 10 to 30 feet (3.0 to 9.1 m) of water approximately 500 feet (150 m) off the north shore of the cove at 44°22′55″N 068°46′30″W.[309] |
Hai Ning |
Republic of China Navy |
Second Sino-Japanese War: The gunboat was scuttled in 1937 or 1938.[154] |
Suh Ning |
Republic of China Navy |
Second Sino-Japanese War: The gunboat was bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft in the Min River Estuary on 31 May or 1 June 1938.[305] |
Sui Ning |
Republic of China Navy |
Second Sino-Japanese War: The gunboat was scuttled in 1937 or 1938.[154] |
Tai Ning |
Republic of China Navy |
Second Sino-Japanese War: The gunboat was scuttled in 1937 or 1938.[154] |
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"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 47884. London. 5 January 1938. col F, p. 16.
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"Brazilian motor-vessel ashore". The Times. No. 47913. London. 8 February 1938. col E, p. 20.
"Itanage refloated". The Times. No. 47929. London. 26 February 1938. col G, p. 21.
"Collision in the Baltic". The Times. No. 47914. London. 9 February 1938. col F, p. 18.
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"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 47922. London. 18 February 1938. col F, p. 20.
"Another ship aground". The Times. No. 47919. London. 15 February 1938. col D, p. 14.
"Stranded tanker explodes". The Times. No. 47919. London. 15 February 1938. col D, p. 14.
"Greek steamer wrecked". The Times. No. 47922. London. 18 February 1938. col F, p. 20.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 47924. London. 21 February 1938. col F, p. 22.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 47925. London. 22 February 1938. col A, p. 26.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 47931. London. 1 March 1938. col C, p. 27.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 47932. London. 2 March 1938. col G, p. 20.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 47919. London. 15 February 1938. col F, p. 10.
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"British motor-vessel lost". The Times. No. 47964. London. 8 April 1938. col G, p. 27.
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"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 47949. London. 22 March 1938. col C, p. 27.
"London steamer sunk in fog". The Times. No. 47952. London. 25 March 1938. col E, p. 16.
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"British steamer ashore". The Times. No. 47960. London. 4 April 1938. col F, p. 20.
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"Three vessels lost". The Times. No. 47961. London. 5 April 1938. col F, p. 23.
"Heroic Norwegian rescue". The Times. No. 47961. London. 5 April 1938. col D, p. 15.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 47962. London. 6 April 1938. col G, p. 4.
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"Norwegian sealer lost". The Times. No. 47976. London. 23 April 1938. col G, p. 21.
""Jungle" ship breaks in two". The Times. No. 47977. London. 25 April 1938. col B, p. 13.
"American steamer ashore". The Times. No. 47980. London. 28 April 1938. col C, p. 27.
"The Malamton refloated". The Times. No. 47990. London. 10 May 1938. col A, p. 25.
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"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 47982. London. 30 April 1938. col C, p. 25.
"Norwegian motor-vessel ashore". The Times. No. 47986. London. 5 May 1938. col G, p. 27.
"British steamer ashore". The Times. No. 47984. London. 3 May 1938. col D, p. 22.
"The Nasmyth refloated". The Times. No. 47989. London. 9 May 1938. col D, p. 25.
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"The loss of the Collico". The Times. No. 47992. London. 12 May 1938. col F, p. 26.
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"Port St. John refloated". The Times. No. 47994. London. 14 May 1938. col G, p. 22.
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"British steamer wrecked". The Times. No. 48002. London. 24 May 1938. col G, p. 26.
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"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48006. London. 28 May 1938. col G, p. 24.
"Panamanian tanker lost". The Times. No. 48007. London. 30 May 1938. col G, p. 24.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48007. London. 30 March 1938. col G, p. 24.
"German minelayer sunk". The Times. No. 48006. London. 28 May 1938. col E, p. 13.
"325 escape from sinking ship". The Times. No. 48007. London. 30 May 1938. col G, p. 13.
"Japanese steamer lost". The Times. No. 48017. London. 10 June 1938. col F, p. 27.
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"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48010. London. 2 June 1938. col A, p. 26.
"Spanish steamer sunk". The Times. No. 48011. London. 3 June 1938. col D, p. 26.
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"A Spanish steamer lost". The Times. No. 48012. London. 4 June 1938. col D, p. 23.
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"Collision in the Thames". The Times. No. 48017. London. 10 June 1938. col E, p. 14.
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"More ships sunk at Valencia". The Times. No. 48028. London. 23 June 1938. col F, p. 16.
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"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48039. London. 6 July 1938. col F, p. 27.
"Liner aground in St. Lawrence". The Times. No. 48037. London. 4 July 1937. col E, p. 14.
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"Japanese steamer ashore". The Times. No. 48056. London. 26 July 1938. col F, p. 23.
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"Fire in a Greek steamer". The Times. No. 48057. London. 27 July 1938. col E, p. 26.
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"British ship sunk by bombs". The Times. No. 48058. London. 28 July 1938. col B, p. 13.
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"Italian steamer ashore". The Times. No. 48064. London. 4 August 1938. col B, p. 19.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48101. London. 16 September 1938. col D, p. 6.
"Offensive in Lerida". The Times. No. 48069. London. 10 August 1938. col E, p. 12.
"The fire in the Reliance". The Times. No. 48068. London. 9 August 1938. col G, p. 20.
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"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48074. London. 16 August 1938. col G, p. 4.
"French ship blown up off Gibraltar". The Times. No. 48074. London. 16 August 1938. col D, p. 12.
"Steamers collide in Yangtze Estuary". The Times. No. 48075. London. 17 August 1938. col D, p. 9.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48079. London. 22 August 1938. col C, p. 18.
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"Telegrams in Brief". The Times. No. 48081. London. 24 August 1938. col G, p. 9.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48083. London. 6 August 1938. col E, p. 6.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48084. London. 27 August 1938. col F, p. 19.
"Stranding of Norwegian steamer". The Times. No. 48084. London. 27 August 1938. col F, p. 19.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48086. London. 30 August 1938. col G, p. 18.
"The Woolgar refloated". The Times. No. 48099. London. 14 September 1938. col E, p. 20.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48085. London. 29 August 1938. col D-E, p. 21.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48100. London. 15 September 1938. col C, p. 20.
"Casualty Reports; Saturday 3 September 1938". The Times. No. 48090. London. col F, p. 19.
"The typhoon at Yokohama". The Times. No. 48089. London. 2 September 1938. col D, p. 21.
"Casualty Reports". The Times. No. 48098. London. 13 September 1938. col C, p. 5.
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