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 | | 05-07-1944 U-390 wreck [64y ago] |  U-390, Howaldtswerke; Kiel; 1943; class VIIC; displacement 769 (surface), 871 (immerged); 1070 ton; 67.10x6.20x9.60 m; 3200 hp (surface), 750 hp (immerged); 17.7 knots (surface) 7.6 knots (immerged); 8500 nm; complement 52; max depth 220 m; armament 26 mines, canons 88 mm and 44 mm, 5TT. Cmdr Heinz...
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| | 05-07-1941 Anslem SS wreck [67y ago] | voyage Glasgow to Freetown
cargo approx. 1, 210 RAF and military personnel
master Capt. Andrew Elliot
casualties complement approx. 1, 320 casualties 254 dead - about 1, 066 survivors
attacker U 96 date 05.07.1941 time 0829
fate torpedoed
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| | 05-07-1944 U-642 wreck [64y ago] | U-642 was a German submarine Type V11C. She was sunk on the 5th July 1944 near Toulon, France, in position 43.07N, 05.55E, by US bombs.
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| | 05-07-1943 U-535 wreck [65y ago] | U-535 was a German submarine Type 1XC/40. She was sunk on the 5th July 1943 north-east of Cape Finisterre, Spain, in position 43.38N, 09.13W, by depth charges from a British Liberator aircraft (Sqdn. 53/G). 55 dead (all hands lost).
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| | 05-07-1942 U-502 wreck [66y ago] | U-502 was a German submarine Type 1XC. She was sunk on the 5th July 1942 in the Bay of Biscay west of La Rochelle, in position 46.10N, 06.40W, by depth charges from a British Wellington aircraft (Sqdn 172/H). 52 dead (all hands lost). This boat was the first U-boat sunk by a Wellington aircraft and ...
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| | 05-07-1942 Anna Katrin Fritzen SS wreck [66y ago] | Tot zinken gebracht door Russische onderzeeboot SC 320.
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| | 05-07-1940 Magog SS (HX-52) wreck [68y ago] | Torpedoed and Shelled by U-99 off Ireland.
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| | 05-07-1944 U-233 wreck [64y ago] | Sunk 5 July, 1944 south-east of Halifax, in position 42.16N, 59.49W by ramming, depth charges and gunfire from the US destroyer escorts USS Baker and USS Thomas. 32 dead and 29 survivors.
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| | 05-07-1942 River Afton SS wreck [66y ago] | River Afton SS was a British Cargo Steamer of 5,479 tons built in 1935 by Lithgows, Port Glasgow, Yard No 878 for the Campbell Bros. She was powered by a steam, triple expansion engine with 3 cylinders of 22 1/2, 36 & 65 inches diameter respectively; stroke 48 inches; operating at 220 p.s.i.; 41...
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| | 05-07-1942 Hainaut III MV wreck [66y ago] | Op stapel gezet als 'Marksburg' 1905 bij Blohm & Voss KG, Hamburg, Duitsland. Werfnummer : 176
motor: Q 4 cyl bij Blohm & Voss KG, Hamburg, Duitsland. 447 NHP.
Afgebouwd febr. 1905 als cargo schip 'Marksburg', Deutsche Dampfs. Ges. "Hansa", Bremen, Duitsland.
1919 Marksburg, The Shipp...
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| | 05-07-1944 Usugumo HIJMS (+1944) wreck [64y ago] | On July 5th 1944, HIJMS Usugumo, a Fubuki class destroyer, was sunk by USS Skate (SS-305).
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| | 05-07-1942 Arare HIJMS (+1942) wreck [66y ago] | On July 5th 1942, HIJMS Arare, a Asashio class destroyer, was sunk by USS Growler (SS-215).
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| | 05-07-1917 Ocean Swell wreck [91y ago] | Ocean Swell was a British Merchant sailing ship of 195grt. On the 5th July 1917 when on route from Granville for Fowey she was captured by German submarine and sunk by gunfire when 15 miles SE from Start Point, Devon, English Channel.
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| | 05-07-1944 Glendinning SS wreck [64y ago] | Launched as the Sheaf Garth. Broke in two parts on torpedo impact. Stern remained afloat for some time and snak a mile away in 60 metres off Brighton.
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| | 05-07-1942 Honomu SS wreck [66y ago] | Honomu SS was an Americam Cargo Steamer of 6,977 tons built in 1919. On the 5th July 1942 when on route from PHILADELPHIA & REYKJAVIK for MURMANSK in Convoy PQ-17 dispersed and carrying a cargo of 7704 tons of military stores she was torpedoed by German submarine U-4567 and sunk in the Barents S...
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| | 05-07-1695 Charles HMS (+1695) wreck [313y ago] | HMS CHARLES, a British fireship with 6 cannons, was purchased in 1688. Under the command of Edward DARLEY, 25th. April 1695, she was burnt at St. Malo on 5 July 1695.
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| | 05-07-1944 Ganilly MFV wreck [64y ago] | Ganilly MFV was a British Armed Asdic Trawler of 545 tons built in 1943. On the 5th July 1944 when on patrol she was torpedoed by German submarine U-390 and sunk. 32 killed.
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| | 05-07-1942 Empire Byron SS wreck [66y ago] | Empire Byron SS was a Panamanian Cargo steamer of 6,645 tons built in 1941 for the MOWT. On the 5th July 1942 when on route from HULL & REYKJAVIK for NORTH RUSSIA in Convoy PQ-17 dispersed carrying a cargo of 2455 tons of military stores, 6 vehicles, 30 tanks and 15 aircraft she was torpedoed by...
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| | 05-07-1942 Earlston SS wreck [66y ago] | Earlston SS was a British Cargo Steamer of 7,195 tons built in 1941. On the 5th July 1942 when on route from GLASGOW & REYKJAVIK for NORTH RUSSIA in Convoy PQ-17 dispersed and carrying 3,000 tons of military stores she was was damaged by bombs from German Ju88 aircraft of III./KG 30 based at Ban...
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| | 05-07-1942 Niger HMS (J-73) wreck [66y ago] | During the return to Britain of convoy QP 13, HMS Niger (Cdr. Arthur Jelfs Cubison, DSC and Bar, RN) led a column of merchantmen in bad weather with visibility reduced to one mile. HMS Niger had been unable to take bearings due to the weather but made a sighting of land, which was in fact an iceberg...
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| | 05-07-1942 Daniel Morgan SS wreck [66y ago] | Daniel Morgan SS was an American Cargo Steamer of 7,177 tons built in 1942. On the 7th July 1942 when on route from Baltimore, Maryland - Archangel in Convoy PQ-17 dispersed and carrying a cargo of 8200 tons of steel, food, explosives and tanks she was attacked by German Ju 88 aircraft of the KG 30....
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| | 05-07-1917 Cuyahoga SS wreck [91y ago] | Cuyahoga SS was a British Steam Tanker of 4,586 tons built in 1914 by Greenock & Grangemouth Dockyard Co, Greenock, Yard No 358 for the Société des Pétroles du Congo SA (mng Cie Belge Maritime du Congo), Antwerp as the INKISI. She was sold before delivery following the outbreak of WW2 to Anglo-A...
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| | 05-07-1940 Whirlwind HMS (D30)(R87) wreck [68y ago] | Cunard Line; 1893; Fairfield & Co.; 12.884 tons; 601x65.2x37.8; 30.000 shp; 22 knots; triple expandion engines. This Royal Navy seaplane carrier which was a former Cunard liner was at anchor in the Firth of Forth when in severe weather she dragged her anchor and after striking the bows of the battle...
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| | 05-07-1942 Carlton SS (+1942) wreck [66y ago] | Carlton SS was an American Cargo Steamer of 5,127 tons built in 1920. On the 5th July 1942 when on route from Philadelphia - Halifax - Reykjavik (27 Jun) - Archangel in Cony PQ-17 dispersed and carrying a cargo of 5500 tons of tanks, TNT, ammunition and food she was attacked by German He 115 aircraf...
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| | 05-07-1868 Willing Lass (+1868) wreck [140y ago] | Willing Lass; Brig; 106 tons; 24.7x6.4x2.7 m.; Owned by Mackinlay; Built in 1852. Registered at Sydney. Registration no. 22/1866.
On 05 July 1868, Willing Lass was on voyage from Rockhampton to Sydney in ballast, when she was lost off Masthead Reef or Polmaise Reef, Capricornia.
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| | 05-07-1890 Unique (+1890) wreck [118y ago] | Unique; 75 tons; Registred at Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Unique was on voyage from Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States to Fishing voyage. On the 5th July 1890, Unique ran aground, off Tusket Islands.
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| | 05-07-1829 Swiftsure (+1829) wreck [179y ago] | Swiftsure; 337 tons; 31.4x8.2 m.; Owned by Gilmore; Registered at London.
On 05 July 1829, Swiftsure (Johnstone) was on voyage from Sydney when she was lost after running aground off Cape Sidmouth.
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| | 05-07-1893 Samoa (+1893) wreck [115y ago] | Samoa; Schooner; 163 tons; 34.2x7.7x3.4 m.; Built in 1866. Registered at Sydney. Registration no. 62/1876.
On 05 July 1893, Samoa was on voyage from Kiola to Sydney with a cargo of timber, when she was lost after running aground off Kiola.
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| | 05-07-1976 Pyrmont II (+1976) wreck [32y ago] | Pyrmont II; Barge; 34.1x10x3.7 m.; Owned by Harbour Lightage;
On 05 July 1976, Pyrmont II was scuttled off Long Reef, Sydney.
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| | 05-07-1878 Millewa (+1878) wreck [130y ago] | Millewa; Ketch; 30 tons; 15.8x4.8x1.9 m.; Owned by W. Elliott; Built in 1877. Registered at Sydney. Registration no. 87/1877.
On 05 July 1878, Millewa (Hc Christison) was on voyage to Kiama with a cargo of general and a crew of 3, when she was lost after running aground off Kiama.
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| | 05-07-1881 Mette Margrethe (+1881) wreck [127y ago] | Mette Margrethe; 429 tons; Registred at Sauwig, Norway.
On the 5th July 1881, Mette Margrethe was lost due to a fire, off St. Paul Island. 5 people died.
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| | 05-07-1875 M. A. Starr (+1875) wreck [133y ago] | M. A. Starr; 166 tons; Registred at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
M. A. Starr was on voyage from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. On the 5th July 1875, M. A. Starr ran aground, off Jeddore Head, 7 miles S of.
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| | 05-07-1920 Lake Elwin (+1920) wreck [88y ago] | Lake Elwin; 1658 tons; Steel hull; Registred at United States.
Lake Elwin was on voyage from Ecosse, Michigan, United States to New York, New York, United States. On the 5th July 1920, Lake Elwin ran aground, off Gabarus Rock.
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| | 05-07-1889 Kenilworth (+1889) wreck [119y ago] | Kenilworth; Barque; 718 tons; 53.6x8.8x5.5 m.; Owned by H. Bischoff; Built in 1866. Registered at Brest.
On 05 July 1889, Kenilworth (A. H. Lers) was on voyage from Newcastle to Surabaya with a cargo of coal, when she was lost off Bramble Bay, New Guinea.
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| | 05-07-1896 Hesper (+1896) wreck [112y ago] | Hesper; 1766 tons; Steel hull; Registred at West Hartlepool, Hartlepool, England.
Hesper was on voyage from Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. On the 5th July 1896, Hesper ran aground, off Ram Island Lockeport.
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| | 05-07-1860 Gazelle (+1860) wreck [148y ago] | Gazelle; Coaster; Owned by J. & W. Bateman, Fremantle;
On 05 July 1860, Gazelle (Mr Jones) was on voyage from Fremantle with 1 passengers and a crew of 1, when she foundered (no known reason) off Fremantle. 2 died.
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| | 05-07-1951 G. M. C. (+1951) wreck [57y ago] | G. M. C.; 11 tons; Registred at Arichat, Nova Scotia, Canada. Registration no. 177485.
On the 5th July 1951, G. M. C. was lost due to a fire, off Petite de Grat Harbour.
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| | 05-07-1866 Eleutheria (+1866) wreck [142y ago] | ELEUTHERIA; Owned by Lyall & Co., Glasgow; Built in 1835.
On 05 July 1866, ELEUTHERIA with a cargo of plant and gear, was lost.
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| | 05-07-1884 Cora (+1884) wreck [124y ago] | Cora; 233 tons; Registred at Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Cora was on voyage from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada to Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada. On the 5th July 1884, Cora ran aground, off Little Hope Island. Cargo: ballast.
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| | 05-07-1873 City Of Washington (+1873) wreck [135y ago] | City Of Washington; 1951 tons; Registred at Liverpool, Merseyside, England.
City Of Washington was on voyage from Liverpool, Merseyside, England to New York, New York, United States. On the 5th July 1873, City Of Washington ran aground, off Gull Rock Bar. Cargo: general cargo.
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| | 05-07-1869 Ann And Maria (+1869) wreck [139y ago] | Ann and Maria; Brig; 236 tons; 28.3x8x4.6 m.; Owned by W. Duthie, D. Reed, & E. Bourne; Built in 1849. Registered at Melbourne. Registration no. 4/1865.
On 05 July 1869, Ann and Maria was on voyage from Newcastle to Melbourne when she was lost off 9-10 miles south of Green Cape.
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| | 05-07-1877 Alice (+1877) wreck [131y ago] | Alice; Ketch; 24 tons; 16.2x4.5x1.5 m.; Owned by W. Taylor; Built at Jonathon Piper in 1865. Registered at Sydney. Registration no. 14/1865.
On 05 July 1877, Alice (Daniel Johnson) was on voyage from Camden Haven to Sydney with a cargo of timber and a crew of 3, when she was lost a...
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| | 05-07-1916 UC-7 wreck [92y ago] | [Fate of Uboats in WWI:] UC-7; Cmdr. Haag , F Flotilla . Sunk by mine in the North Sea, 21 August 1916.
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| | 05-07-1892 Chadwick wreck [116y ago] | | see wreck |
| | 05-07-1941 Snaefell SS wreck [67y ago] | | see wreck |
| | 05-07-1942 Pan Kraft SS wreck [66y ago] | | see wreck |
| | 05-07-1942 Fairfield City SS wreck [66y ago] | | see wreck |
| | 05-07-1942 Heffron SS wreck [66y ago] | | see wreck |
| | 05-07-1942 Hybert SS wreck [66y ago] | | see wreck |
| | 05-07-1944 U-586 wreck [64y ago] | | see wreck |
| | 05-07-1944 V-1245 (Hermann Garrels) wreck [64y ago] | | see wreck |
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