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List of shipwrecks of Asia

Summary

This is a list of shipwrecks located in or around the continent of Asia.

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Arabia edit

Bahrain edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Fifi   Bahrain Unknown A tugboat that sank in the 1980s. The wreck is a popular shallow depth dive site.[1] 26° 9'28.16"N

50°45'18.57"E

Unknown Unknown 16–17th century A ship that was sacked and burned along with the Abu Mahir fort on Muharraq Island. The ship's cannons are now kept outside the Bahrain National Museum.[2]

Qatar edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Demas Victory   United Arab Emirates 30 June 2009 A supply ship that capsized about 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) off Doha.

Saudi Arabia edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Free Enterprise   Egypt 2004 A Ro-Pax vessel, later renamed Al Fahad, that was anchored after engine problems and abandoned 14.6 kilometres (9.1 mi) southwest of the old city center of Jeddah.[3] 21°22′35.67″N 39°07′13.51″E / 21.3765750°N 39.1204194°E / 21.3765750; 39.1204194 (Al-Fahad (ex Free Enterprise III))
Glen Sannox   Panama 2000 A Clyde car ferry built in 1957 which ran aground south of Jeddah.[3]
Saudi Golden Arrow Unknown Unknown A Norwegian ferry, formerly Europafergen,[4] reported to be laid up at Shoieba.[3] 20°52′02.87″N 39°21′39.77″E / 20.8674639°N 39.3610472°E / 20.8674639; 39.3610472 (Saudi Golden Arrow)

United Arab Emirates edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Allah Mina Unknown Unknown A cement barge that sank off Dubai. 25°21′19.7″N 55°12′17.7″E / 25.355472°N 55.204917°E / 25.355472; 55.204917 (Allah Mina)
Dara   United Kingdom 10 April 1961 An ocean liner that suffered an internal explosion off Dubai, possibly due to an act of sabotage. 238 people were killed, and the ship sank under tow two days later. 25°34′29″N 55°27′58″E / 25.57472°N 55.46611°E / 25.57472; 55.46611 (MV Dara)

Yemen edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Aden   United Kingdom 1897 A P&O ship that was lost off Socotra.
Hutton Unknown 1882 A steamboat that was wrecked in the Gulf of Aden.
HMS Khartoum   Royal Navy 23 June 1940 A K-class destroyer that caught fire and sank off Perim. 12°38′0″N 43°24′0″E / 12.63333°N 43.40000°E / 12.63333; 43.40000 (HMS Khartoum (F45))

Bangladesh edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
HMIS Jamnagar   Indian Navy 29 August 1948 A coastal trading vessel that ran aground on Domanik Island in the Bay of Bengal. 21°53′N 90°48′E / 21.883°N 90.800°E / 21.883; 90.800 (HMIS Jamnagar)

Brunei edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
USS Salute   United States Navy 8 June 1945 An Admirable-class minesweeper that struck a mine in Brunei Bay. 5°8′N 115°5′E / 5.133°N 115.083°E / 5.133; 115.083 (USS Salute (AM-294))

Myanmar (Burma) edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
HMIS Indus   Indian Navy 6 April 1942 A Grimsby-class sloop that was bombed by Japanese aircraft off Akyab. 20°7′N 92°54′E / 20.117°N 92.900°E / 20.117; 92.900 (HMIS Indus (U67))

China edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Amatsukaze   Imperial Japanese Navy 6 April 1945 A Kagerō-class destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft east of Amoy. 24°30′N 118°10′E / 24.500°N 118.167°E / 24.500; 118.167 (Japanese destroyer Amatsukaze)
SMS Cormoran   Imperial German Navy 28 September 1914 A Bussard-class cruiser that was scuttled at Tsingtau to prevent capture. 36°03′00″N 120°16′00″E / 36.0500°N 120.2667°E / 36.0500; 120.2667 (SS Cormoran (1892))
Dashun   China November 1999 A ferry that ran between Dalian and Yantai. It caught fire and capsized off Yantai, Shandong, killing at least 280.
Dingyuan   Imperial Chinese Navy 10 February 1895 A pre-dreadnought battleship that was scuttled after taking damage in the Battle of Weihaiwei. 37°30′1.68″N 122°10′48.57″E / 37.5004667°N 122.1801583°E / 37.5004667; 122.1801583 (Chinese turret ship Dingyuan)
Dongfang zhi Xing   China 1 June 2015 A cruise ship that ran between Nanjing and Chongqing. It capsized on the Yangtze River after being hit by a downburst in Jianli County, Jingzhou, Hubei, killing 442. 29°45′33″N 112°55′22″E / 29.7592181°N 112.9227229°E / 29.7592181; 112.9227229 (Chinese cruise ship Dong Fang Zhi Xing)
Huaguangjiao One Unknown Unknown A Chinese merchant vessel built during the Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279). It was discovered in 1996, and was the first vessel China discovered in the open seas. 16°16′16″N 111°34′03″E / 16.27111°N 111.56750°E / 16.27111; 111.56750 (Huaguangjiao One)
Jingyuan   Imperial Chinese Navy 17 September 1894 An armored cruiser that was sunk in the Battle of the Yalu River. 39°12′50″N 123°07′35″E / 39.21389°N 123.12639°E / 39.21389; 123.12639 (Chinese cruiser Jingyuan (1887))
Jiyuan   Imperial Chinese Navy 30 November 1904 A protected cruiser that struck a mine off the Lüshunkou District. 38°51′N 121°05′E / 38.850°N 121.083°E / 38.850; 121.083 (Japanese cruiser Jiyuan)
Kaimon   Imperial Chinese Navy 5 July 1904 A sloop-of-war that struck a mine off Lüshunkou. 38°50′N 121°50′E / 38.833°N 121.833°E / 38.833; 121.833 (Japanese corvette Kaimon)
Laiyuan   Imperial Chinese Navy 5 February 1895 An armored cruiser that was sunk in the Battle of Weihaiwei. 37°29′49″N 122°10′16″E / 37.497°N 122.171°E / 37.497; 122.171 (Chinese cruiser Laiyuan)
Nan'ao One Unknown Unknown A late Ming dynasty (1368–1644) merchant ship, the first ever found in the South China Seas. 23°40′N 117°20′E / 23.667°N 117.333°E / 23.667; 117.333 (Nan'ao One)
Nanhai One Unknown Unknown A Chinese merchant vessel which sank off the south coast during the Southern Song dynasty, between 1127 and 1279. 21°34′34″N 111°52′08″E / 21.57611°N 111.86889°E / 21.57611; 111.86889 (Nanhai One)
Ōshima   Imperial Japanese Navy 18 May 1904 A gunboat that collided with Akagi in heavy fog off Lüshunkou. 39°01′N 121°08′E / 39.017°N 121.133°E / 39.017; 121.133 (Japanese gunboat Ōshima)
Petropavlovsk   Imperial Russian Navy 13 April 1904 A Petropavlovsk-class battleship that was sunk by a mine in the Yellow Sea.[5]
Red Star 312   China March 1983 A ferry on the Guangzhou–Zhaoqing route. It capsized in thunderstorm at Shanshui, Guangdong, with at least 147 people confirmed dead.
Rong Jian   China June 2000 Capsized in Yangtze River, Hejiang, Sichuan, with at least 131 people confirmed dead.
Sevastopol   Imperial Russian Navy 2 January 1905 A Petropavlovsk-class battleship that was scuttled in the Yellow Sea to avoid capture.
Wanjiao One Unknown Unknown An ancient Chinese merchant ship dating back to the reign of the Kangxi Emperor (1654–1722) of the Qing dynasty. 22°16′N 111°03′E / 22.267°N 111.050°E / 22.267; 111.050 (Wanjiao One)

East Timor edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
HMAS Armidale   Royal Australian Navy 1 December 1942 A Bathurst-class corvette that was sunk by Japanese aircraft off Betano Bay. 9°9′52″S 125°43′30″E / 9.16444°S 125.72500°E / -9.16444; 125.72500 (HMAS Armidale (J240))
HMAS Voyager   Royal Australian Navy 23 September 1942 A W-class destroyer that ran aground at Betano Bay. 9°15′S 125°45′E / 9.250°S 125.750°E / -9.250; 125.750 (HMAS Voyager (D31))

Hong Kong edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Bokhara   United Kingdom 10 October 1892 A steamship that sank in a typhoon, killing 125 people on board.
Fatshan   Hong Kong 17 August 1971 A ferry that sank near Lantau Island during the height of Typhoon Rose; of the 92 on board, only 4 people survived.
Lamma IV   Hong Kong 1 October 2012 A ferry that collided with another ferry off Lamma Island, killing 39 of the 127 on board.[6] 22°14′08″N 114°06′14″E / 22.23556°N 114.10389°E / 22.23556; 114.10389 (Lamma IV)
Neftegaz-67   Ukraine 22 March 2008 A Ukrainian anchor handling tug supply vessel which sank after colliding with China-registered bulk carrier Yao Hai east of Brothers Island. The wreck was salvaged on 27 April 2008.
RMS Queen Elizabeth   United Kingdom 9 January 1972 An ocean liner that caught fire in mysterious circumstances, and was capsized by the water used to fight the fire. The wreck now lies buried beneath Container Terminal 9. 22°19.717′N 114°06.733′E / 22.328617°N 114.112217°E / 22.328617; 114.112217 (RMS Queen Elizabeth)

India edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
PNS Ghazi   Pakistan Navy 4 December 1971 A Tench-class submarine that sank in unknown circumstances off Visakhapatnam, during the Indo-Pakistani War.
The Kadakkarapally Boat Unknown 11–12th century A wreck that was discovered in a coconut grove near Kadakkarappally, Kerala, that dates from around 1020–1160 AD.
Stakesby   United Kingdom 31 July 1949 A cargo ship that became stranded in the Karnaphuli River, Chittagong.[7]

Indonesia edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
HMS Alceste   Royal Navy 22 February 1817 An Armide-class frigate that was wrecked in the Java Sea.
Amagiri   Imperial Japanese Navy 23 April 1944 A Fubuki-class destroyer that struck a mine near Balikpapan. 02°10′S 116°45′E / 2.167°S 116.750°E / -2.167; 116.750 (Japanese destroyer Amagiri)
Aquila   Italy 27 May 1958 A cargo ship that was bombed and sunk by the CIA while anchored at Ambon, Maluku, as part of a covert operation to drive foreign trade from Indonesian waters.
Asagumo   Imperial Japanese Navy 25 October 1944 An Asashio-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS McDermut at the Battle of Surigao Strait. 01°59′S 104°56′E / 1.983°S 104.933°E / -1.983; 104.933 (Japanese destroyer Asagumo (1938))
Ashigara   Imperial Japanese Navy 8 June 1945 A Myōkō-class heavy cruiser that was torpedoed off the Bangka–Belitung Islands. 01°59′S 104°56′E / 1.983°S 104.933°E / -1.983; 104.933 (Japanese cruiser Ashigara)
Belitung shipwreck Unknown 830 CE (Approximately) The wreck of an Arabian dhow that sank off Belitung Island 2°45′39.00″S 107°35′42.66″E / 2.7608333°S 107.5951833°E / -2.7608333; 107.5951833 (Belitung shipwreck)
USS Bullhead   United States Navy 6 August 1945 A Balao-class submarine that was sunk by Japanese aircraft in the Java Sea.
HNLMS De Ruyter   Royal Netherlands Navy 28 February 1942 A light cruiser torpedoed by Haguro in the Battle of the Java Sea. 5°58′55″S 112°3′57″E / 5.98194°S 112.06583°E / -5.98194; 112.06583 (HNLMS De Ruyter (1935))
USS Edsall   United States Navy 1 March 1942 A Clemson-class destroyer that was sunk by Japanese forces in the Java Sea. 13°45′S 106°45′E / 13.750°S 106.750°E / -13.750; 106.750 (USS Edsall (DD-219))
HMS Electra   Royal Navy 27 February 1942 An E-class destroyer that was sunk in the Battle of the Java Sea. 5°0′S 111°0′E / 5.000°S 111.000°E / -5.000; 111.000 (HMS Electra (H27))
HMS Encounter   Royal Navy 1 March 1942 An E-class destroyer that was sunk in the Second Battle of the Java Sea.
HMS Exeter   Royal Navy 1 March 1942 A York-class heavy cruiser that was sunk in the Second Battle of the Java Sea.
Friendship   Great Britain 28 October 1788 A First Fleet transport ship that was scuttled in Makassar Strait.
Hayanami   Imperial Japanese Navy 7 June 1944 A Yūgumo-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS Harder near Tawi-Tawi. 04°43′N 120°03′E / 4.717°N 120.050°E / 4.717; 120.050 (Japanese destroyer Hayanami)
Hokaze   Imperial Japanese Navy 6 July 1944 A Minekaze-class destroyer that was sunk by USS Paddle. 03°24′N 125°28′E / 3.400°N 125.467°E / 3.400; 125.467 (Japanese destroyer Hokaze)
USS Houston   United States Navy 1 March 1942 A Northampton-class heavy cruiser that was sunk in the Battle of Sunda Strait. 5°48′45″S 106°7′55″E / 5.81250°S 106.13194°E / -5.81250; 106.13194 (USS Houston (CA-30))
I-60   Imperial Japanese Navy 17 January 1942 A Kaidai-type submarine that was sunk by HMS Jupiter west of Krakatoa. 06°19′30″S 104°49′20″E / 6.32500°S 104.82222°E / -6.32500; 104.82222 (Japanese submarine I-60)
Inazuma   Imperial Japanese Navy 14 May 1944 A Fubuki-class destroyer that was sunk by USS Bonefish. 5°8′N 119°38′E / 5.133°N 119.633°E / 5.133; 119.633 (Japanese destroyer Inazuma (1932))
Isonami   Imperial Japanese Navy 9 April 1943 A Fubuki-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS Tautog southeast of Wangiwangi Island. 5°26′S 123°4′E / 5.433°S 123.067°E / -5.433; 123.067 (Japanese destroyer Isonami (1927))
Isuzu   Imperial Japanese Navy 7 April 1945 A Nagara-class light cruiser that was sunk near Bima. 07°38′S 118°09′E / 7.633°S 118.150°E / -7.633; 118.150 (Japanese cruiser Isuzu)
Itsukushima   Imperial Japanese Navy 7 October 1944 A minelayer that was torpedoed by HNLMS Zwaardvisch off Bawean. 5°23′S 113°48′E / 5.383°S 113.800°E / -5.383; 113.800 (Japanese minelayer Itsukushima)
HNLMS Java   Royal Netherlands Navy 27 February 1942 A Java-class cruiser that was sunk by Nachi in the Battle of the Java Sea. 6°00′01″S 112°05′00″E / 6.00028°S 112.08333°E / -6.00028; 112.08333 (HNLMS Java (1921))
Junyō Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy 18 September 1944 A "hell ship" that was sunk by HMS Tradewind, with over 5,000 deaths. 2°53′S 101°11′E / 2.883°S 101.183°E / -2.883; 101.183 (Junyō Maru)
HMS Jupiter   Royal Navy 27 February 1942 A J-class destroyer that hit a mine off the north coast of Java. 6°45′S 112°6′E / 6.750°S 112.100°E / -6.750; 112.100 (HMS Jupiter (F85))
HNLMS K VII   Royal Netherlands Navy 18 February 1942 A K V-class submarine that was bombed by Japanese aircraft in Surabaya harbour.
HNLMS K XVIII   Royal Netherlands Navy 16 June 1945 A K XIV-class submarine that was sunk by HMS Taciturn off Surabaya. 06°48′S 112°47′E / 6.800°S 112.783°E / -6.800; 112.783 (HNLMS K XVIII)
HNLMS Kortenaer   Royal Netherlands Navy 27 February 1942 An Admiralen-class destroyer that was torpedoed by Haguro in the Battle of the Java Sea. 6°29′S 112°05′E / 6.483°S 112.083°E / -6.483; 112.083 (HNLMS Kortenaer (1925))
Lammermuir   United Kingdom 31 December 1863 An extreme clipper that was wrecked on Amherst Reef in Gaspar Strait.
USS Langley   United States Navy 27 February 1942 An aircraft carrier that was attacked by Japanese dive bombers and scuttled off Cilacap Regency. 8°51′S 109°2′E / 8.850°S 109.033°E / -8.850; 109.033 (USS Langley (CV-1))
Levina 1   Indonesia 25 February 2007 A passenger ferry that caught fire on 22 February, and sank three days later with a group of journalists and investigators aboard.
USAT Liberty   United States Army 11 January 1942 A troopship that was torpedoed by I-166 and beached at Tulamben, Bali. 8°017′03″S 115°035′021″E / 8.28417°S 115.58917°E / -8.28417; 115.58917 (USAT Liberty)
HMS Li Wo   Royal Navy 14 February 1942 An auxiliary patrol vessel that was sunk by a convoy of Japanese warships.
Memnon   United States September 1851 A clipper that was lost in the Gaspar Strait.
Minazuki   Imperial Japanese Navy 6 June 1944 A Mutsuki-class destroyer that was sunk by USS Harder. 04°05′N 119°30′E / 4.083°N 119.500°E / 4.083; 119.500 (Japanese destroyer Minazuki (1926))
Nadakaze   Imperial Japanese Navy 25 July 1945 A Minekaze-class destroyer that was torpedoed by HMS Stubborn near Lombok Strait. 07°06′S 115°42′E / 7.100°S 115.700°E / -7.100; 115.700 (Japanese destroyer Nadakaze)
Natsushio   Imperial Japanese Navy 9 February 1942 A Kagerō-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS S-37 near Makassar. 05°10′S 119°24′E / 5.167°S 119.400°E / -5.167; 119.400 (Japanese destroyer Natsushio)
No. 2   Imperial Japanese Navy 27 June 1945 A No.1-class submarine chaser that was sunk by USS Blueback. 07°30′S 116°15′E / 7.500°S 116.250°E / -7.500; 116.250 (Japanese submarine chaser No. 2)
Ocean   East India Company 5 February 1797 An East Indiaman that struck a reef and was scuttled off Kalatea. 7°9′S 121°00′E / 7.150°S 121.000°E / -7.150; 121.000 (Ocean (1788))
USS Perch   United States Navy 3 March 1942 A Porpoise-class submarine that took damage and was scuttled off Madura Island. 6°30′S 113°50′E / 6.500°S 113.833°E / -6.500; 113.833 (USS Perch (SS-176))
HMAS Perth   Royal Australian Navy 1 March 1942 A Leander-class light cruiser that was torpedoed in the Battle of Sunda Strait. 05°51′42″S 106°7′52″E / 5.86167°S 106.13111°E / -5.86167; 106.13111 (HMAS Perth (D29))
USS Pope   United States Navy 1 March 1942 A Clemson-class destroyer that was sunk in the Second Battle of the Java Sea.
USS S-36   United States Navy 21 January 1942 An S-class submarine that ran aground on a reef and was scuttled. 4°57′N 118°31′E / 4.950°N 118.517°E / 4.950; 118.517 (USS S-36 (SS-141))
San Flaviano   United Kingdom 28 April 1958 A British oil tanker that was bombed and sunk at Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. The attack was orchestrated by the CIA, in support of a local rebellion.
Senopati Nusantara   Indonesia 30 December 2006 A passenger ferry that sank in a storm in the Java Sea, with 400–500 dead.
Sierra Cordoba   United States 31 December 1941 A cargo liner that was sunk by a Japanese flying boat. 1°00′N 119°10′E / 1.000°N 119.167°E / 1.000; 119.167 (SS Sierra Cordoba (1913))
KMP Tampomas II   Indonesia 27 January 1981 An Indonesian passenger ship that sank near Masalembu Island, Java Sea, with an estimated loss of 431 dead. 5°30′S 114°26′E / 5.500°S 114.433°E / -5.500; 114.433 (Tampomas II)
Tōhō Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy 29 March 1943 An oil tanker that was torpedoed by USS Gudgeon in the Makassar Strait. 00°00′N 118°19′E / 0.000°N 118.317°E / 0.000; 118.317 (Japanese oiler Tōhō Maru (1936))
Tsugaru   Imperial Japanese Navy 29 June 1944 A minelayer that was sunk by USS Darter near Tobelo. 2°19′N 127°57′E / 2.317°N 127.950°E / 2.317; 127.950 (Japanese minelayer Tsugaru)
U-183   Kriegsmarine 23 April 1945 A Type IXC/40 U-boat that was sunk by USS Besugo in the Java Sea. 4°49′59″S 112°52′01″E / 4.833°S 112.867°E / -4.833; 112.867 (German submarine U-183)
U-537   Kriegsmarine 10 November 1944 A Type IXC/40 U-boat that was sunk in the Java Sea. 7°13′S 115°17′E / 7.217°S 115.283°E / -7.217; 115.283 (German submarine U-537)
HNLMS Van Ghent   Royal Netherlands Navy 15 February 1942 An Admiralen-class destroyer that ran aground and was scuttled off Belitung. 3°05′00″S 107°21′00″E / 3.08333°S 107.35°E / -3.08333; 107.35 (HNLMS Van Ghent (1926))
HNLMS Van Nes   Royal Netherlands Navy 17 February 1942 An Admiralen-class destroyer that was sunk by Japanese aircraft south of Bangka Island. 3°27′S 106°38′E / 3.450°S 106.633°E / -3.450; 106.633 (HNLMS Van Nes (1930))

Japan edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Admiral Nakhimov   Imperial Russian Navy 28 May 1905 An armored cruiser that was sunk off Tsushima Island.
Admiral Ushakov   Imperial Russian Navy 28 May 1905 A Russian battleship that was scuttled after taking damage at the Battle of Tsushima. 34°34′N 129°32′E / 34.567°N 129.533°E / 34.567; 129.533 (Russian battleship Admiral Ushakov)
Aki   Imperial Japanese Navy 7 September 1924 A Satsuma-class battleship that was sunk as a target near Minamibōsō, Chiba. 35°01′30″N 139°51′22″E / 35.025°N 139.856°E / 35.025; 139.856 (Japanese cruiser Aki)
Aoba   Imperial Japanese Navy 28 July 1945 An Aoba-class heavy cruiser that was sunk by US aircraft at Kure.
Aoba Maru   Japan June 1949 A regular route ferry between Matsuyama and Kitakyushu that capsized in Typhoon Della off Kunisaki Peninsula, Inland Sea, with at least 133 people confirmed dead.
Ariel   United States 1917 A schooner that was wrecked off Inubōsaki Lighthouse.
USS Bates   United States Navy 25 May 1945 A Buckley-class destroyer escort that was sunk by Japanese aircraft south of Iejima. 26°41′N 127°47′E / 26.683°N 127.783°E / 26.683; 127.783 (USS Bates (DE-68))
Borodino   Imperial Russian Navy 27 May 1905 A Russian battleship that was sunk at the Battle of Tsushima.
Chishima   Imperial Japanese Navy 30 November 1892 An unprotected cruiser that collided with Ravenna off Matsuyama. 33°55′N 132°39′E / 33.917°N 132.650°E / 33.917; 132.650 (Japanese cruiser Chishima)
Chiyoda   Imperial Japanese Navy 5 August 1927 A protected cruiser that was sunk as a target in Bungo Channel. 32°54′32″N 132°15′00″E / 32.909°N 132.25°E / 32.909; 132.25 (Japanese cruiser Chiyoda)
Dakota   United States 3 March 1907 An American passenger ship which struck a reef off Yokohama.
USS Emmons   United States Navy 6 April 1945 A Gleaves-class destroyer that was sunk by kamikaze aircraft off Okinawa. 26°48′N 128°04′E / 26.800°N 128.067°E / 26.800; 128.067 (USS Emmons (DD-457))
Ertuğrul   Ottoman Navy 18 September 1890 An Ottoman frigate that foundered in bad weather and ran aground on the east coast of Kii Ōshima, while returning to Turkey after a voyage of friendship to Japan.
USS Greene   United States Navy 9 October 1945 A Clemson-class destroyer that was sunk by Typhoon Louise.
I-58   Imperial Japanese Navy 1 April 1946 A B3 type cruiser submarine that was scuttled off the Gotō Islands. 32°37′N 129°17′E / 32.617°N 129.283°E / 32.617; 129.283 (Japanese submarine I-58)
I-157   Imperial Japanese Navy 1 April 1946 A Kaidai-type submarine that was scuttled east of Gotō, Nagasaki. 32°37′N 129°17′E / 32.617°N 129.283°E / 32.617; 129.283 (Japanese submarine I-157)
Imperator Aleksandr III   Imperial Russian Navy 27 May 1905 A Russian battleship that was sunk in the Battle of Tsushima.
Kazu I   Japan 23 April 2022 Tour boat sank off of Shiretoko Peninsula, 10 dead and 16 missing.
Kamikaze   Imperial Japanese Navy 7 June 1946 A Kamikaze-class destroyer that ran aground off Omaezaki. 34°38′N 138°8′E / 34.633°N 138.133°E / 34.633; 138.133 (Japanese destroyer Kamikaze (1922))
Kawachi   Imperial Japanese Navy 12 July 1918 A Kawachi-class battleship that capsized after an explosion caused by spontaneous ignition at Tokuyama, Yamaguchi, western Honshū.
Kiche Maru   Japan 22 September 1912 A Japanese passenger ship that sank in a storm with over 1,000 passengers lost.
Kitagawa Maru No.5   Japan April 1957 A Japanese wooden passenger boat that capsized off Onomichi, Inland Sea, killing at least 113.
Knyaz Suvorov   Imperial Russian Navy 27 May 1905 A Russian battleship that was sunk at the Battle of Tsushima.
Lisbon Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy 2 October 1942 A troopship and prisoner-of-war transport that was torpedoed by USS Grouper off Zhoushan. 30°13′48″N 122°45′54″E / 30.23°N 122.765°E / 30.23; 122.765 (Lisbon Maru)
Nagara   Imperial Japanese Navy 7 August 1944 A Nagara-class light cruiser that was torpedoed by USS Croaker off Amakusa. 32°09′N 129°53′E / 32.150°N 129.883°E / 32.150; 129.883 (Japanese cruiser Nagara)
Nankai Maru   Japan January 1958 A ferry between Wakayama and Tokushima that capsized off southern Awaji Island, killing at least 167.
Nisshin   Imperial Japanese Navy 18 January 1942 A Kasuga-class armored cruiser that was sunk as a target southwest of Kure. 34°05′N 132°53′E / 34.083°N 132.883°E / 34.083; 132.883 (Japanese cruiser Nisshin)
Nossa Senhora da Graça   Portugal 6 January 1610 A Portuguese carrack that was sunk by its own captain in the mouth of Nagasaki Bay after being boarded by Japanese samurai and set on fire.
Numakaze   Imperial Japanese Navy 18 December 1943 A Minekaze-class destroyer that was sunk northeast of Naha. 26°29′N 128°26′E / 26.483°N 128.433°E / 26.483; 128.433 (Japanese destroyer Numakaze)
Okikaze   Imperial Japanese Navy 10 January 1943 A Minekaze-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS Trigger southeast of Yokosuka. 35°02′N 140°12′E / 35.033°N 140.200°E / 35.033; 140.200 (Japanese destroyer Okikaze)
Oslyabya   Imperial Russian Navy 27 May 1905 A Russian battleship that was sunk in the Battle of Tsushima.
Otowa   Imperial Japanese Navy 10 August 1917 A protected cruiser that ran aground and broke apart off Shima. 34°14′N 136°53′E / 34.233°N 136.883°E / 34.233; 136.883 (Japanese cruiser Otowa)
Seiki   Imperial Japanese Navy 10 December 1888 A screw sloop that ran aground in Suruga Bay. 35°07′N 138°40′E / 35.117°N 138.667°E / 35.117; 138.667 (Japanese corvette Seiki)
Sekirei Maru   Japan December 1945 A passenger boat that capsized in stormy conditions off Akashi, Hyogo, with at least 304 people confirmed dead.
Shiun Maru   Japan May 1955 A ferry that capsized and sank during fog off Takamatsu, Shikoku, killing at least 168.
USS Skylark   United States Navy 28 April 1945 An Auk-class minesweeper that struck a mine off Hagushi. 26°20′N 127°40′E / 26.333°N 127.667°E / 26.333; 127.667 (USS Skylark (AM-63))
Sissoi Veliky   Imperial Russian Navy 28 May 1905 A Russian battleship that was sunk in the Battle of Tsushima.
USS Swallow   United States Navy 22 April 1945 An Auk-class minesweeper that was sunk by kamikaze aircraft off Okinawa. 26°10′N 127°12′E / 26.167°N 127.200°E / 26.167; 127.200 (USS Swallow (AM-65))
USS Tang   United States Navy 24 October 1944 A Balao-class submarine that was sunk by her own torpedo in the Taiwan Strait. 25°6′N 119°31′E / 25.100°N 119.517°E / 25.100; 119.517 (USS Tang (SS-306))
Tarumizu Maru No.6   Japan February 1944 A regular route ferry between Tarumizu and Kagoshima that capsized off Kagoshima Bay, with at least 464 people confirmed dead.
Thor   Kriegsmarine 30 November 1942 An auxiliary cruiser that was destroyed by fire while moored at Yokohama, and abandoned. 35°23′50″N 139°38′50″E / 35.39722°N 139.64722°E / 35.39722; 139.64722 (German auxiliary cruiser Thor)
USS Thornton   United States Navy 2 May 1945 A Clemson-class destroyer that was beached in the Ryukyu Islands after taking damage in a collision.
Tofuku Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy 24 December 1943 A hell ship that was torpedoed by USS Gurnard off the east coast of Honshu. 34°02′N 136°19′E / 34.033°N 136.317°E / 34.033; 136.317 (Tofuku Maru)
Tokiwa Maru   Japan 19 June 1943 A regular route ferry between Naruto and Kobe. It capsized in a collision with the cargo ship Richmond Maru off Kobe, with at least 47 confirmed dead.
Tosa   Imperial Japanese Navy 9 February 1925 A Tosa-class battleship that was scuttled south of Mizunokojima Lighthouse.
Tōya Maru   Japan 26 September 1954 A train ferry that sank in a typhoon off Hakodate, resulting in around 1,153 deaths. 41°11′36″N 140°09′07″E / 41.1932°N 140.152°E / 41.1932; 140.152 (Tōya Maru)
Toyo Maru No 10   Japan November 1945 A passenger ferry sank by overloaded three times capacity, off Hakata Island, Seto Inland Sea, at least 397 persons confirmed dead. [8]
Tsushima Maru   Japan 22 August 1944 A passenger ship that was sunk by USS Bowfin off Akusekijima, killing 1,484 civilians, including 767 schoolchildren. 29°32′33″N 129°33′30″E / 29.54250°N 129.55833°E / 29.54250; 129.55833 (Tsushima Maru)
Vladimir Monomakh   Imperial Russian Navy 28 May 1905 An armored cruiser that was damaged by Japanese torpedo boats and scuttled off Tsushima Island. 34°32′N 129°40′E / 34.533°N 129.667°E / 34.533; 129.667 (Russian armored cruiser Vladimir Monomakh)

Lebanon edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Danny F II   Panama 17 December 2009 A livestock carrier that capsized 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) from Tripoli, resulting in the death of nearly 30,000 sheep and cattle.
HMS Victoria   Royal Navy 22 June 1893 A British battleship that collided with HMS Camperdown near Tripoli.

Malaysia edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Atago Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy 28 November 1944 A merchant vessel that was sunk off Miri, Sarawak. 04°29′N 114°00′E / 4.483°N 114.000°E / 4.483; 114.000 (Atago Maru)
Awazisan Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy 8 December 1941 A World War II Japanese troopship that was bombed and sunk off the coast of Kota Bharu.
Haguro   Imperial Japanese Navy 16 May 1945 A Myōkō-class cruiser that was sunk in the Strait of Malacca by gunfire and torpedoes from Royal Navy destroyers.
Hatsutaka   Imperial Japanese Navy 16 May 1945 A Hatsutaka-class minelayer that was torpedoed by USS Hawkbill off Pulau Tenggol. 04°49′N 103°31′E / 4.817°N 103.517°E / 4.817; 103.517 (Japanese minelayer Hatsutaka)
Kuma   Imperial Japanese Navy 11 January 1944 A Kuma-class light cruiser that was torpedoed by HMS Tally-Ho off Penang. 05°26′N 99°52′E / 5.433°N 99.867°E / 5.433; 99.867 (Japanese cruiser Kuma)
Kuroshio Maru   Japan March 1960 A tanker that was sunk as a target off Aur Island. 2°33′N 104°40′E / 2.550°N 104.667°E / 2.550; 104.667 (SS Kuroshima Maru)
HMS Prince of Wales   Royal Navy 10 December 1941 A King George V-class battleship that was launched in 1939 and sunk by Japanese bombers, along with HMS Repulse. 3°34′N 104°26′E / 3.567°N 104.433°E / 3.567; 104.433 (Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse)
HMS Repulse   Royal Navy 10 December 1941 A Renown-class battlecruiser that was launched in 1916, and sunk by Japanese bombers, along with HMS Prince of Wales. 3°34′N 104°26′E / 3.567°N 104.433°E / 3.567; 104.433 (Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse)
HMS Stratagem   Royal Navy 22 November 1944 An S-class submarine that was sunk by a Japanese submarine chaser near Batu Pahat. 1°36′N 102°53′E / 1.600°N 102.883°E / 1.600; 102.883 (HMS Stratagem (P234))

Nine historic trade ships carrying ceramics dating back to the 10th century until the 19th century were excavated under Swedish engineer Sten Sjöstrand in the South China Sea.[9][10][11][12]

  • Royal Nanhai (circa 1460), found in 1995
  • Nanyang (circa 1380), found in 1995
  • Xuande (circa 1540), found in 1995
  • Longquan (circa 1400), found in 1996
  • Turiang (circa 1370), found in 1996
  • Singtai (circa 1550), found in 1998
  • Desaru (circa 1830), found in 2001
  • Tanjong Simpang (AD 960- 1127), found in 2001
  • Wanli (early 17th century), found in 2003

Philippines edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Abukuma   Imperial Japanese Navy 26 October 1944 A Nagara-class light cruiser that was bombed by US aircraft off Negros Island. 09°20′N 122°32′E / 9.333°N 122.533°E / 9.333; 122.533 (Japanese cruiser Abukuma)
Akebono   Imperial Japanese Navy 14 November 1944 A Fubuki-class destroyer that was bombed by US aircraft at Cavite, in an attack which also sunk Akishimo. 14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 (Japanese destroyer Akebono (1930))
Akigumo   Imperial Japanese Navy 11 April 1944 A Kagerō-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS Redfin southeast of Zamboanga Peninsula. 06°43′N 122°23′E / 6.717°N 122.383°E / 6.717; 122.383 (Japanese destroyer Akigumo)
Akishimo   Imperial Japanese Navy 14 November 1944 A Yūgumo-class destroyer that was bombed by US aircraft at Cavite, in an attack which also sunk Akebono. 14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 (Japanese destroyer Akishimo)
Akitsushima   Imperial Japanese Navy 24 September 1944 A Japanese seaplane tender that was sunk at Coron Island.[13]
Asakaze (1922)   Imperial Japanese Navy 23 August 1944 A Kamikaze-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS Haddo southwest of Bolinao. 16°6′N 119°44′E / 16.100°N 119.733°E / 16.100; 119.733 (Japanese destroyer Asakaze (1922))
Asia South Korea   Philippines 22 December 1999 A passenger ferry that sank off Bantayan Island.
Awa Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy 1 April 1945 A hospital ship that was sunk off the coast of Camiguin by USS Queenfish, who mistook her for a destroyer.
USS Barbel   United States Navy 4 February 1945 A Balao-class submarine that was sunk by Japanese aircraft off Palawan. 7°49′N 116°47′E / 7.817°N 116.783°E / 7.817; 116.783 (USS Barbel (SS-316))
Castilla   Spanish Navy 1 May 1898 An Aragon-class cruiser sunk in the Battle of Manila Bay.
Cebu City   Philippines 2 December 1994 A ferry that capsized in a collision with the freighter Kota Suria off Manila Bay, with 140 people confirmed dead.[14][15]
China Maru   Japan 21 September 1944 A cargo ship that was sunk by US aircraft off Manila. 14°35′N 120°55′E / 14.583°N 120.917°E / 14.583; 120.917 (SS China Maru (1920))
USS Cooper   United States Navy 3 December 1944 An Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer that was sunk in the Battle of Ormoc Bay. 10°54′N 124°36′E / 10.900°N 124.600°E / 10.900; 124.600 (USS Cooper (DD-695))
USS Darter   United States Navy 24 October 1944 A Gato-class submarine that ran aground and was scuttled off Palawan. 9°24′22″N 116°59′02″E / 9.406°N 116.984°E / 9.406; 116.984 (USS Darter (SS-227))
Doña Marilyn   Philippines 24 October 1988 A ferry that was caught in Typhoon Ruby off Almagro, Samar. Estimates of the number of dead vary from 50 to 150.[14][16][17]
Dumaguete J   Philippines October 1968 A motor vessel carrying 500 people that capsized off Zamboanga, Mindanao. At least 300 were confirmed dead.
USS Flier   United States Navy 13 August 1944 A Gato-class submarine that struck a mine in the Balabac Strait. 7°58′43.21″N 117°15′23.79″E / 7.9786694°N 117.2566083°E / 7.9786694; 117.2566083 (USS Flier (SS-250))
Fujinami   Imperial Japanese Navy 27 October 1944 A Yūgumo-class destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft 80 miles (130 km) north of Iloilo. 12°0′N 122°30′E / 12.000°N 122.500°E / 12.000; 122.500 (Japanese destroyer Fujinami)
Hamanami   Imperial Japanese Navy 11 November 1944 A Yūgumo-class destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft west of Leyte. 10°50′N 124°35′E / 10.833°N 124.583°E / 10.833; 124.583 (Japanese destroyer Hamanami)
USS Harder   United States Navy 24 August 1944 A Gato-class submarine that was sunk off Dasol.
Hatsuharu   Imperial Japanese Navy 13 November 1944 A Hatsuharu-class destroyer that was sunk in an air raid at Manila Bay. 14°35′N 120°50′E / 14.583°N 120.833°E / 14.583; 120.833 (Japanese destroyer Hatsuharu)
USS Hoel   United States Navy 25 October 1944 A Fletcher-class destroyer that was sunk in the Battle off Samar. 11°46′N 126°33′E / 11.767°N 126.550°E / 11.767; 126.550 (USS Hoel (DD-533))
USS Hovey   United States Navy 7 January 1945 A Clemson-class destroyer that was sunk in the Invasion of Luzon. 16°20′N 120°10′E / 16.333°N 120.167°E / 16.333; 120.167 (USS Hovey (DD-208))
USS Indianapolis   United States Navy 30 July 1945 A Portland-class cruiser that was torpedoed by Japanese submarine I-58 from the south of Philippine Sea. 12°2′N 134°48′E / 12.033°N 134.800°E / 12.033; 134.800 (USS Indianapolis (CA-35))
Irako   Imperial Japanese Navy 24 September 1944 A food supply ship that was scuttled at Coron Island after taking damage in an attack by aircraft of Task Force 38.[13] 08°04′N 152°40′E / 8.067°N 152.667°E / 8.067; 152.667 (Japanese supply ship Irako)
Isuzu Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy Unknown A transport ship that was sunk by USS Trout off the north coast of Marinduque Island.[18]
USS Johnston   United States Navy 25 October 1944 A Fletcher-class destroyer 11°45′N 126°08′E / 11.750°N 126.133°E / 11.750; 126.133 (USS Johnston (DD-557))
Kazagumo   Imperial Japanese Navy 8 June 1944 A Yūgumo-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS Hake at the mouth of Davao Gulf. 06°03′N 125°57′E / 6.050°N 125.950°E / 6.050; 125.950 (Japanese destroyer Kazagumo)
Kinu   Imperial Japanese Navy 26 October 1944 A Nagara-class light cruiser that was bombed by US aircraft southwest of Masbate. 11°45′N 123°11′E / 11.750°N 123.183°E / 11.750; 123.183 (Japanese cruiser Kinu)
Kiyoshimo   Imperial Japanese Navy 26 December 1944 A Yūgumo-class destroyer that was sunk by US forces off San Jose. 12°20′N 121°0′E / 12.333°N 121.000°E / 12.333; 121.000 (Japanese destroyer Kiyoshimo)
Kogyo Maru   Imperial Japanese Army Unknown An army auxiliary supply ship that was sunk in Coron Island.[13]
Kumano   Imperial Japanese Navy 25 November 1944 A Mogami-class cruiser that was sunk by US aircraft off Santa Cruz. 15°44′58″N 119°47′57″E / 15.74944°N 119.79917°E / 15.74944; 119.79917 (Japanese cruiser Kumano)
Kyokuzan Maru   Imperial Japanese Army Unknown An army auxiliary supply ship that was sunk at Coron Island.[13]
USS Lanakai   United States Navy 1947 A schooner-rigged diesel yacht that was confiscated from its German owners and renamed USS Hermes. After World War I, it was sold to MGM, who renamed it MV Lanakai and used it in the film The Hurricane, starring Jon Hall and Dorothy Lamour. During World War II, the ship operated as a covert intelligence-gathering vessel around the Philippines and Vietnam. It was sunk by a typhoon in 1947.[19] 14°46′N 120°15′E / 14.767°N 120.250°E / 14.767; 120.250 (USS Lanakai)
USS Mahan   United States Navy 7 December 1944 A Mahan-class destroyer that was sunk between Leyte and Ponson Island. 10°50′N 124°30′E / 10.833°N 124.500°E / 10.833; 124.500 (USS Mahan (DD-364))
USS Majaba   United States Navy August 1946 A lumber transport, known locally as El Capitan, that was commissioned for supply duties during World War II. A Liberty ship, the vessel received a Battle Star for her duties and survived being torpedoed by a Japanese submarine at Guadalcanal. She was sunk by typhoon in Subic Bay, whilst undergoing re-fit/repair after the war.[19] 14°46′N 120°15′E / 14.767°N 120.250°E / 14.767; 120.250 (USS Majaba)
Michishio   Imperial Japanese Navy 22 October 1944 An Asashio-class destroyer that was sunk in the Battle of Surigao Strait. 10°25′N 125°23′E / 10.417°N 125.383°E / 10.417; 125.383 (Japanese destroyer Michishio)
Ming Dynasty Unknown Unknown A Chinese merchant vessel that was sunk off the coast of Marinduque.[20]
Mogami   Imperial Japanese Navy 25 October 1944 A Mogami-class heavy cruiser that suffered heavy damage in the Battle of Surigao Strait and was scuttled. 09°40′N 124°50′E / 9.667°N 124.833°E / 9.667; 124.833 (Japanese cruiser Mogami (1934))
Musashi   Imperial Japanese Navy 24 October 1944 A Yamato-class battleship that was sunk in the Sibuyan Sea during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. 13°07′N 122°32′E / 13.117°N 122.533°E / 13.117; 122.533 (Japanese battleship Musashi)
Nachi   Imperial Japanese Navy 5 November 1944 A Myōkō-class heavy cruiser that was sunk by US aircraft in Manila Bay. 14°31′N 120°44′E / 14.517°N 120.733°E / 14.517; 120.733 (Japanese cruiser Nachi)
Naganami   Imperial Japanese Navy 11 November 1944 A Yūgumo-class destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft in Ormoc Bay. 10°50′N 124°35′E / 10.833°N 124.583°E / 10.833; 124.583 (Japanese destroyer Naganami)
USS New York   United States Navy December 1941 An armored cruiser that was scuttled in Subic Bay to avoid Japanese capture during World War II.[19][21] 14°48′N 120°16′E / 14.800°N 120.267°E / 14.800; 120.267 (USS New York / Rochester)
Noshiro   Imperial Japanese Navy 26 October 1944 An Agano-class light cruiser that was sunk by US aircraft south of Mindoro. 11°42′N 121°41′E / 11.700°N 121.683°E / 11.700; 121.683 (Japanese cruiser Noshiro)
Okikawa Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy Unknown An auxiliary oiler that was sunk at Coron Island.[13]
Okinami   Imperial Japanese Navy 13 November 1944 A Yūgumo-class destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft west of Manila. 14°35′N 120°50′E / 14.583°N 120.833°E / 14.583; 120.833 (Japanese destroyer Okinami)
Olympia Maru   Imperial Japanese Army Unknown An Imperial Japanese Army auxiliary supply ship, sunk at Coron Island.[13]
USS Ommaney Bay   United States Navy 4 January 1945 A Casablanca-class escort carrier scuttled in the Sulu Sea after being struck by kamikaze aircraft. 11°25′N 121°19′E / 11.417°N 121.317°E / 11.417; 121.317 (USS Ommaney Bay (CVE-79))
Oryoku Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy 15 December 1944 A Japanese prisoner-of-war (POW) transport ship "hell ship" that was sunk by aircraft from USS Hornet in Subic Bay. Oryuko Maru was "unmarked" as a POW transport. 200 Allied POWs died during the sinking, with a further 100 murdered or dying of suffocation or dehydration prior to the attack. Of a total of 1,620 POWs initially loaded on Oryuko Maru, only 403 survived Japanese captivity during the war.[19][22] 14°48′N 120°16′E / 14.800°N 120.267°E / 14.800; 120.267 (Oryoku Maru)
USS PC-1129   United States Navy 31 January 1945 A PC-461-class submarine chaser that was sunk by a Shin'yō suicide boat off Luzon. 14°03′N 120°18′E / 14.05°N 120.30°E / 14.05; 120.30 (USS PC-1129)
USS Pompey   United States Navy December 1941 A merchant ship that was sunk by Japanese bombing at Manila.
Princess of the Orient   Philippines 18 September 1998 A motor vessel that capsized in Manila Bay.
Princess of the Stars   Philippines 21 June 2008 A passenger ferry that sank in San Fernando, Romblon, resulting in over 500 deaths.[23]
USS Princeton   United States Navy 24 October 1944 An Independence-class aircraft carrier that was lost at the Battle of Leyte Gulf. 15°21′N 123°31′E / 15.350°N 123.517°E / 15.350; 123.517 (USS Princeton (CVL-23))
Royal Captain   East India Company 17 December 1773 A schooner, chartered to the East India Company, that struck a reef 46 miles (74 km) from Palawan, en route to Balambangan Island. All but three crewmen survived the sinking and were picked up by the British ship Union. The three sailors who drowned were apparently drunk and refused to take to the lifeboats.[24]
Sakura Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy 1944 A merchant vessel in wartime auxiliary naval service, sunk by US forces in Subic Bay during World War II. The wreck is located in the Grande Island channel, at a depth of 54 metres (177 ft).
USS Samuel B. Roberts   United States Navy 25 October 1944 A John C. Butler-class destroyer escort that sank during the Battle off Samar. 11°40′N 126°20′E / 11.667°N 126.333°E / 11.667; 126.333 (USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413))

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San Quentin   Spanish Navy April 1898 A Spanish gunboat that was scuttled between Grande Island and Chiquita Islands, near the mouth of Subic Bay, during the Spanish–American War, in the hope of blocking the passage to the US Navy.[19][21] 14°45′36″N 120°13′48″E / 14.76000°N 120.23000°E / 14.76000; 120.23000 (San Quenton)
Sarushima   Imperial Japanese Navy 4 July 1944 A Natsushima-class minelayer that was sunk by US aircraft off Magsaysay. 12°15′N 121°00′E / 12.250°N 121.000°E / 12.250; 121.000 (Japanese minelayer Sarushima)
Satsuki   Imperial Japanese Navy 21 September 1944 A Mutsuki-class destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft in Manila Bay. 14°35′N 120°45′E / 14.583°N 120.750°E / 14.583; 120.750 (Japanese destroyer Satsuki (1925))
Seian Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy 19 December 1944 A 3,712-ton freighter serving in wartime auxiliary naval service. It was initially requisitioned in September 1940, as an auxiliary anti-submarine net-layer and patrol boat, before being re-enrolled as an auxiliary transport in August 1942. She was converted to an emergency tanker in January 1943, and sunk by US naval aircraft in Subic Bay during World War II.[19] 14°48′N 120°16′E / 14.800°N 120.267°E / 14.800; 120.267 (Seian Maru)
Shimakaze   Imperial Japanese Navy 11 November 1944 A destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft at Ormoc Bay. 10°50′N 124°35′E / 10.833°N 124.583°E / 10.833; 124.583 (Japanese destroyer Shimakaze (1942))
Shiranui   Imperial Japanese Navy 27 October 1944 A Kagerō-class destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft 80 miles (130 km) north of Iloilo. 12°0′N 122°30′E / 12.000°N 122.500°E / 12.000; 122.500 (Japanese destroyer Shiranui)
USS Sonoma   United States Navy 24 October 1944 A Sonoma-class fleet tug that was sunk by Japanese aircraft off Dulag, Leyte. 10°57′N 125°2′E / 10.950°N 125.033°E / 10.950; 125.033 (USS Sonoma (AT-12))
USS St. Lo   United States Navy 25 October 1944 A Casablanca-class escort carrier of the United States Navy during World War II, and the first major warship sunk by a kamikaze attack during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
Tanikaze   Imperial Japanese Navy 9 June 1944 A Kagerō-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS Harder in Sibutu Passage. 05°42′N 120°41′E / 5.700°N 120.683°E / 5.700; 120.683 (Japanese destroyer Tanikaze)
Teiyō Maru   Imperial Japanese Navy 19 August 1944 A replenishment oiler that was torpedoed by US submarines off Ilocos Norte. 18°09′N 120°13′E / 18.150°N 120.217°E / 18.150; 120.217 (Teiyō Maru (1931))
Uzuki   Imperial Japanese Navy 12 December 1944 A Mutsuki-class destroyer that was sunk by US torpedo boats 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Cebu. 11°03′N 124°23′E / 11.050°N 124.383°E / 11.050; 124.383 (Japanese destroyer Uzuki (1925))
Wakaba   Imperial Japanese Navy 24 October 1944 A Hatsuharu-class destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. 11°50′N 121°25′E / 11.833°N 121.417°E / 11.833; 121.417 (Japanese destroyer Wakaba)
Wakatsuki   Imperial Japanese Navy 11 November 1944 An Akizuki-class destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft in Ormoc Bay. 10°50′N 124°35′E / 10.833°N 124.583°E / 10.833; 124.583 (Japanese destroyer Wakatsuki)
Yaeyama   Imperial Japanese Navy 24 September 1944 A minelayer that was sunk by US aircraft off Palawan. 12°15′N 121°00′E / 12.250°N 121.000°E / 12.250; 121.000 (Japanese minelayer Yaeyama)
Yamagumo   Imperial Japanese Navy 25 October 1944 An Asashio-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS McDermut in the Battle of Surigao Strait. 10°25′N 125°23′E / 10.417°N 125.383°E / 10.417; 125.383 (Japanese destroyer Yamagumo (1938))
Yamashiro   Imperial Japanese Navy 25 October 1944 A Fusō-class battleship that was sunk in the Battle of Surigao Strait. 10°22′14″N 125°21′20″E / 10.37056°N 125.35556°E / 10.37056; 125.35556 (Japanese battleship Yamashiro)
Yūnagi   Imperial Japanese Navy 25 August 1944 A Kamikaze-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS Picuda northeast of Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. 18°46′N 120°46′E / 18.767°N 120.767°E / 18.767; 120.767 (Japanese destroyer Yūnagi (1924))
Yūzuki   Imperial Japanese Navy 23 December 1944 A Mutsuki-class destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft 65 miles (105 km) northeast of Cebu. 11°20′N 124°10′E / 11.333°N 124.167°E / 11.333; 124.167 (Japanese destroyer Yūzuki)

Russia edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
K-27   Soviet Navy 6 September 1982 A November-class submarine that was scuttled off the northeastern coast of Novaya Zemlya. 72°31′N 55°30′E / 72.517°N 55.500°E / 72.517; 55.500 (Soviet submarine K-27)
Niitaka   Imperial Japanese Navy 26 August 1922 A Niitaka-class protected cruiser that capsized in a typhoon off the Ust-Bolsheretsky District. 51°30′N 156°29′E / 51.500°N 156.483°E / 51.500; 156.483 (Japanese cruiser Niitaka)
Sibiryakov   Soviet Navy 24 August 1942 An icebreaker that was sunk by the German cruiser Admiral Scheer northwest of Russky Island. 76°00′N 91°31′E / 76.000°N 91.517°E / 76.000; 91.517 (Icebreaker Sibiryakov)
U-362   Kriegsmarine 5 September 1944 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by T-116 east of the Mona Islands. 75°51′N 89°27′E / 75.850°N 89.450°E / 75.850; 89.450 (German submarine U-362)
U-639   Kriegsmarine 28 August 1943 A Type VIIC U-boat that was sunk by S-101 off Cape Flissingsky. 76°49′N 69°42′E / 76.817°N 69.700°E / 76.817; 69.700 (German submarine U-639)
USS Wahoo   United States Navy 11 October 1943 A Gato-class submarine that was sunk by Japanese aircraft in La Perouse (Soya) Strait, between Hokkaidō and Sakhalin, during World War II.

Singapore edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
La Seyne   France 14 November 1909 A French liner belonging to the Messageries Maritimes fleet that collided with Onda (British India Steam Navigation Company) due to thick fog, and sank 30 nautical miles (56 km; 35 mi) off Singapore. 101 died, while many of the 61 who survived suffered grave wounds when attacked by sharks, prior to being saved by the crew of Onda. Refusing to be saved, the Captain of the French liner went down with his ship. Singapore Strait

South Korea edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Chang Tyong-ho   South Korea January 1953 A Yosu-Busan route ferry that capsized off Busan. At least 249 people were confirmed dead; only seven survived.
Hanseong-ho   South Korea January 1973 A Mokpo-Jin Island route ferry that capsized off Jeollanam-do. According to South Korean Coast Guard official confirmed report, at least 103 people were confirmed dead, only 48 persons survived. [25]
USS Magpie   United States Navy 1 October 1950 A YMS-1-class minesweeper that hit a mine off North Gyeongsang Province. 36°30′N 129°30′E / 36.500°N 129.500°E / 36.500; 129.500 (USS Magpie (AMS-25))
Namyong ho   South Korea December 1970 A ferry that ran between Busan and Jeju-do, and capsized in Korea Strait, killing 323 people. Only 12 were rescued.
Seohae   South Korea October 1993 A Puan County to Ui Island route ferry, capsized off Jeollabuk-do. According to South Korean Coast Guard official confirmed report, 292 person lost to lives, only 70 person rescued. [26]
Sewol   South Korea 16 April 2014 A ferry with 476 souls on board – most of which were high school students – that capsized near Donggeochado after making a "sudden turn" that overbalanced the ship, which could not be righted. Only 172 survived. The captain and crew were later charged with criminal negligence, gross negligence and manslaughter after it was revealed the ship was heavily overbalanced, and that the captain and crew abandoned ship after ordering the passengers to remain seated even as water began filling the ship, resulting in unnecessary deaths. 34°13′5″N 125°57′0″E / 34.21806°N 125.95000°E / 34.21806; 125.95000 (Sewol)
Sperwer   VOC August 1653 A Dutch trading ship with the VOC (Dutch East India Company). It was blown off course and capsized in stormy weather off Jeju-do, killing 48 people, with 16 survivors.
Yeong-ho   South Korea October 1963 A Yeonhwa Island to Mokpo route ferry, capsized off Jeollanam-do. According to South Korean Coast Guard official confirmed report, 140 person lost to lives, only a person rescued. [27]

Sri Lanka edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Ava   United Kingdom 16 February 1858 A steamship that ran aground near Trincomalee.
British Sergeant   United Kingdom 9 April 1942 A tanker that was sunk off Batticaloa by Japanese aircraft.
Great Basses wreck Mughal Empire Unknown An 18th century shipwreck on the Great Basses Reef, discovered by Arthur C. Clarke in 1961. 06°10′50″N 81°28′50″E / 6.18056°N 81.48056°E / 6.18056; 81.48056 (Great Basses wreck)
HMS Hollyhock   Royal Navy 9 April 1942 A corvette that was sunk by Japanese air attack. 07°21′N 81°57′E / 7.350°N 81.950°E / 7.350; 81.950 (HMS Hollyhock (K64))
Farah III   Jordan December 2006 A cargo ship that was forcibly boarded by LTTE Sea Tigers and run aground near Mullaitivu. The Sri Lanka Army re-captured the wreck in 2009. 09°18′52″N 80°47′29″E / 9.31444°N 80.79139°E / 9.31444; 80.79139 (MV Farah III)
HMS Tenedos   Royal Navy 5 April 1942 An S-class destroyer that was sunk at Colombo during the Indian Ocean raid. 6°57′17″N 79°51′20″E / 6.95472°N 79.85556°E / 6.95472; 79.85556 (HMS Tenedos (H04))
HMAS Vampire   Royal Australian Navy 9 April 1942 A V-class destroyer that was sunk by Japanese air attack. 7°35′N 82°5′E / 7.583°N 82.083°E / 7.583; 82.083 (HMAS Vampire (D68))
HMS Hermes   Royal Navy 9 April 1942 An aircraft carrier that was sunk by Japanese air attack.
HMCyS Vijaya   Royal Ceylon Navy 1975 An Algerine-class minesweeper of the Royal Ceylon Navy that sank in a strong storm in the Gulf of Mannar.

Taiwan edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Hatakaze   Imperial Japanese Navy 15 January 1945 A Kamikaze-class destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft at Kaohsiung. 22°40′N 120°14′E / 22.667°N 120.233°E / 22.667; 120.233 (Japanese destroyer Hatakaze)
Minekaze   Imperial Japanese Navy 10 February 1944 A Minekaze-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS Pogy off Taitung County. 22°12′N 121°30′E / 22.200°N 121.500°E / 22.200; 121.500 (Japanese destroyer Minekaze)

Thailand edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
King Cruiser   Thailand 4 May 1997 A car ferry that hit a reef off the Phi Phi Islands.
Ocean Dream   Panama 27 February 2016 A cruise ship that had been abandoned for a year without any maintenance, sank and capsized in shallow waters near the port of Laem Chabang, Sri Racha.
HTMS Sukhothai   Royal Thai Navy 18 December 2022 A Ratanakosin-class corvette that sank in a storm off Bang Saphan Noi, Prachuap Khiri Khan. 11°00′N 99°53′E / 11.000°N 99.883°E / 11.000; 99.883 (HTMS Sukhothai (FS-442))

Turkey edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Alexandra   French Navy 8 February 1918 A French ship that was sunk by Turkish coastal artillery about 1-mile (1.6 km) outside Avova Bay (Ağva Körfezi).
Âsâr-ı Tevfik   Ottoman Navy 11 February 1913 An ironclad warship that ran aground off Yalıköy, Istanbul.
HMS Arno   Royal Navy 23 March 1918 A destroyer that collided with HMS Hope in the Dardanelles. 40°14′30″N 26°30′30″E / 40.24167°N 26.50833°E / 40.24167; 26.50833 (HMS Arno (1915))
Bouvet   French Navy 18 March 1915 A pre-dreadnought battleship, launched in 1896 and sunk by Turkish coastal artillery in the Dardanelles Campaign. 40°01′15″N 26°16′30″E / 40.02083°N 26.27500°E / 40.02083; 26.27500 (French battleship Bouvet)
SMS Breslau   Imperial German Navy 16 August 1914 A Magdeburg-class light cruiser that was sunk in the Battle of Imbros. 40°3′42″N 25°58′42″E / 40.06167°N 25.97833°E / 40.06167; 25.97833 (SMS Breslau)
The Cape Gelidonya shipwreck Unknown 1200 BCE A Phoenician merchant vessel that was wrecked around 1200 BCE. 36°38′10″N 30°33′26″E / 36.63611°N 30.55722°E / 36.63611; 30.55722 (Cape Gelidonya)
Duchess of York   United Kingdom After 1807 An iron-screw steamer ketch built in Hull in 1893. It was sold and renamed Carmen in 1902, and sold again in 1919.[28] Its subsequent fate was unknown until the wreckage was discovered in the 1950s.[29] 36°12.716′N 29°24.732′E / 36.211933°N 29.412200°E / 36.211933; 29.412200 (Duchess of York (1893 ship)/Sakarya (ship))[30]
HMS Majestic   Royal Navy 27 May 1915 A Majestic-class battleship that was torpedoed by SM U-21 off Cape Helles. 40°02′30″N 26°11′02″E / 40.04167°N 26.18389°E / 40.04167; 26.18389 (HMS Majestic (1895))
Mariotte   French Navy 26 July 1915 A French submarine that was scuttled off Cape Nara, near Çanakkale.
Paris II   French Navy 13 December 1917 A French naval patrol ship sunk by Turkish coastal artillery off Kemer inside Avova Bay (Ağva Körfezi). Approximately 150 shots were fired, of which 110 hit the target. The crew were rescued by Turkish soldiers. 36°36′8.06″N 30°35′10.93″E / 36.6022389°N 30.5863694°E / 36.6022389; 30.5863694 (SS Paris II)
HMS Raglan   Royal Navy 20 January 1918 An Abercrombie-class monitor that was sunk by Turkish ships off Imbros. 40°14′N 25°58′E / 40.233°N 25.967°E / 40.233; 25.967 (HMS Raglan)
Refah   Turkey 23 June 1941 A Turkish ship that was sunk by an unidentified (probably French) submarine. Of the 200 aboard, only 32 survived.
Sakarya Unknown 1957 A cargo ship which struck a reef while suffering engine trouble. The wreckage was discovered in 1994, close to the wreck of Duchess of York.[29] 36°12.716′N 29°24.732′E / 36.211933°N 29.412200°E / 36.211933; 29.412200 (Duchess of York (1893 ship)/Sakarya (ship))[30]
U-20   Kriegsmarine 10 September 1944 A Type IIB U-boat that was scuttled in the Black Sea. 41°10′N 30°47′E / 41.167°N 30.783°E / 41.167; 30.783 (German submarine U-20 (1936))
Uluburun shipwreck Unknown Unknown A merchant ship dating to the late Bronze Age. 36°7′43″N 29°41′9″E / 36.12861°N 29.68583°E / 36.12861; 29.68583 (Uluburun shipwreck)

Vietnam edit

Ship Flag Sunk date Notes Coordinates
Kashii   Imperial Japanese Navy 12 January 1945 A Katori-class light cruiser that was sunk by US aircraft off Qui Nhon. 13°50′N 109°20′E / 13.833°N 109.333°E / 13.833; 109.333 (Japanese cruiser Kashii)
Nokaze   Imperial Japanese Navy 20 February 1945 A Minekaze-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS Pargo north of Nha Trang. 12°48′N 109°38′E / 12.800°N 109.633°E / 12.800; 109.633 (Japanese destroyer Nokaze)

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