Steam Ship Wrecks 1900-2000

Kongshaug (Probably) Wreck

EX-SCILLIA. BUILT IN 1898 BY FEVIGS, JERNSKIBSBYG, ARENDEL. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR POOLE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY E BOATS WITH OTH...

Konig Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1896 BY REIHERSTIEG, HAMBURG WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, WAS SCUTTLED AT DAR ES SALAAM. REFLOATED AND REMOVED IN JAN'21. PHOTOS OF VE...

Konigsberg-Preussen Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1924 BY FRIED. KRUPP AKT. GES., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 188NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KOHLEN-IMPORT-U. POSEIDON A.G. STRUCK...

Koningen Emma (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck

MINED. (WW1SL).

Koningen Emma (Possibly) Wreck

MINED. (WW1SL).

Koningin Regentes Wreck

BUILT 1895 BY FAIRFIELD CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 1305NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOOMVAART MAATS. ZEELAND. PASSAGE BOSTON, LINCS FOR R...

Koningin Wilhelmina (Possibly) Wreck

BUILT 1895 BY FAIRFIELD SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, GOVAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOOMV. MAATS. ZEELAND. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 1330 NHP...

Konshaug (Possibly) Wreck

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN E BOATS. WAS PART OF CONVOY W.P.183.

Konstantinos Hadjipateras Wreck

BUILT IN 1913 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J C & A HADJIPATERAS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 455NHP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BOSTON F...

Kosei Maru Wreck

BUILT IN 1920 NY WORKMAN, CLARKE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NIPPON SUISAN. TURBINE ENGINE. TORPEDOED BY US SUBMARINE TUNNY. (DODS).

Kosei Maru Wreck

SUNK BY US SM SUNFISH.

Kosei Maru (Possibly) Wreck

BUILT 1924 BY KOBE STEEL WORKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHIMATANI KISEN KK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 189NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY US SUBMARINE THR...

Kostis Wreck

26.5.68 BUILT 1944 BY HOUSTON SHIP BUILDING CORPORATION. OWNEDA AT TIME OF LOSS BY COSTIS CIA MARITIMA. PASSAGE SFAX ON 26.5.68 FOR CHINA, CALLIN...

Kostis A. Georgilis Wreck

BUILT IN 1944 BY BETHLEHEM-FAIRFIELD, BALTIMORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OKEANOPOROS SHIPPING CORP. PASSAGE RANGOON FOR COLOMBO. VESSEL WAS GUTTED BY...

Kristian Russ Wreck

SUNK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (DANISH WK RECORDS).

Kronberg Wreck

EX- RUBENS, BUILT 1906 BY W GRAY OF HARTLEPOOL, WAS SCUTTLED IN MANZA BAY, N OF TANGA, WHEN SHE CAME UNDER ATTACK FROM HMS HYACINTH. CARGO WAS INTENDE...

Krosfond Wreck

BUILT IN 1904 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SVITHUN LINJEN A/S. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED. (DODS...

Krosfond Wreck

EX-CARMELIA. BUILT IN 1904 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SVITHUN LINJEN A/S, STAVANGER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE...

Kufra Wreck

No description

Kul Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1900 BY RUSSELL & CO., PORT GLASGOW WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN S/M UB-103 EN ROUTE FROM SWANSEA TO ROUEN.(LL WW1 & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF TH...

Kul (Probably) Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1900 BY RUSSELL & CO., PORT GLASGOW, WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-103 EN ROUTE FROM SWANSEA TO ROUEN. (LL WW1 & SHIPWRECK IND...

Kumari (Possibly) Wreck

BUILT IN 1919. FOUNDERED NEAR DWARKA WHILST ON PASSAGE KARACHI FOR COLOMBO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NATIONAL SS CO.

Kunishima Maru Wreck

BUILT IN 1937 BY HARIMA SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. TURBINE ENGINE. TORPEDOED US SUBMARINE SUNFISH. (DODS).

Kurland Wreck

EX-WILLIAM BRANFOOT. BUILT IN 1888 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN SOC ANON BELGE D'ARM. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSI...

Kusuyama Maru Wreck

BUILT IN 1919 BY R THOMPSON & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YAMASHITA KISEN KK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. TORPEDOED BY USS TUNNY. (DODS).

Kutahya Wreck

BUILT 1949 BY FREDRIKSTAD M/V A/S. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D.B. DENIZ NAK, T.A.S. PASSAGE IZMIR FOR HAMBURG. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH 'SPREEWA...

Kvernaas Wreck

VESSEL BUILT IN 1899 BY FREDRIKSTAD MEK. VERKSTED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MORLANDS REDERI A/S. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 150HP. SANK 4 MILES NW OF...

Kwasind Wreck

EX-TURRET BELL. BUILT IN 1894 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ARCTIC SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF...

Kwasind Wreck

EX-TURRET BELL. BUILT IN 1894 BY W DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARCTIC SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF...

Kyarra Wreck

1.7.08 BUILT IN 1903 BY W DENNY & BROTHERS, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AUSTRALASIAN UNITED STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOUR BOILERS, TWO TRIPLE EX...

Kyle Firth Wreck

EX-KYLEFORD, EX-OUISTERHAM, EX-SENGA. BUILT IN 1905 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MONROE BROTHERS LTD. ONE BOIL...

Kyle Prince Wreck

EX-ITA '34, EX-ROSALEEN. BUILT IN 1908 BY DUBLIN DOCKYARD COMPANY, DUBLIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MONROE BROTHERS, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND E...

Kyle Skye Wreck

EX-NANCIE THOMAS '35. BUILT IN 1922 BY RENNIE, RITCHIE & NEWPORT SB CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R CALLERON & CO, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER,L COM...

Kyma Wreck

EX-ROTHLEY '33. BUILT IN 1911 BY BLYTH SB & DD CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A K PERAZ. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 356HP, SINGLE SHAFT...

Kyno Wreck

BUILT IN 1924 BY GOOLE SHIPBUILDING CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 241NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN'S WILSON LINE. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR...

L H Carl Wreck

BUILT IN 1898 BY W GRAY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOLL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMBERT BROS LTD. TWO BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 196NHP, SINGLE SHAFT....

La Nantaise Wreck

VESSEL, SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS 'HELENCREST'. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

La Negra Wreck

22.8.17 BUILT IN 1911. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH & ARGENTINE STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LONDON. SAILED SIERRA LEONE ON 22.8.17 IN CONVOY FOR...

La Negra Wreck

22.8.17 BUILT IN 1911. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH & ARGENTINE STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LONDON. SAILED SIERRA LEONE ON 22.8.17 IN CONVOY FOR...

La Rochelle (Possibly) Wreck

BUILT 1884 BY PALMERS' CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A D'ORBIGNY, FAUSTIN & CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 187H...

La Somme (Probably) Wreck

EX-EMMANUEL, EX-FROSSO, EX-MINERIA. BUILT IN 1882 BY R & J EVANS & CO, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE. DES CHEMINS DE FER DU NORD, TWO BOILER...

Laatefos Wreck

No description

Lab Wreck

BUILT IN 1912 BY AKERS MEK VAERKS, OSLOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/B LAB. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 127NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTH...

Labud (Possibly) Wreck

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

Ladoga (Possibly) Wreck

BUILT IN 1914 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER (W THOMPSON). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGIN...

Lady Anstruther Wreck

16.8.47 SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN OBSTRUCTION. CREW RECOVERED. (SS KEILA, 16.8.47). BUILT IN 1922 BY DUBLIN SHIPBUILDERS LTD, DUBL...

Lady Anstruther (Probably) Wreck

BUILT IN 1922 BY DUBLIN SHIPBUILDERS LTD, DUBLIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NOBEL EXPLOSIVE CO GLASGOW (ICI EXPLOSIVES LTD). ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSI...

Lady Charlotte Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1905 BY TYNE IRON S.B.CO., NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE AND OWNED BY LEWIS LOUGHER & CO., WAS STRANDED & WRECKED IN THICK FOG AT PORTH HELLICK...

Lady Cory-Wright Wreck

BUILT IN 1906 BY S P AUSTIN & SON AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CORY COLLIERS, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-17 14M SSW FROM THE LI...

Lady Helen Wreck

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE YARMOUTH (NOR) TO SEAHAM.

Lady Isle Wreck

EX- VIC 7 BUILT 1941 BY R DUNSTER, DONCASTER, OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 130HP, SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER. MACHINERY BY EL...

Lady Lewis Wreck

BUILT IN 1897 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 245NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W J TATEM & CO. PASSAGE BAHIA BLANCA FOR BAR...

Lady Louisa Wreck

BUILT BY W THOMAS & CO, MILLOM, CUMNERLAND IN 1882. A STEAM SCHOONER OF WOODEN CONSTRUCTION WITH A SINGLE DECK. TWO CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE BY J & T...

Lady Mc Callum Wreck

BUILT IN 1908 BY CALEDON S.B. & E. CO., WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 191NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CEYLON SS CO. PASSAGE KALKUDAH FOR TRINCOMAL...

Lady Salisbury Wreck

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1890 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRESHAM SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 160HP, SINGLE...

Ladywood Wreck

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 15M SW FROM WOLF ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM PORT NOLLOTH TO SWANSEA. (WW1SL & LL WW1).

Laertes Wreck

BUILT IN 1904 BY HAWTHORN LESLIE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN SS CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 350NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE S...

Lafonia Wreck

BUILT 1911 BY GREENOCK & GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 249NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE FALKLAND ISLANDS CO. PASSAGE LON...

Lagan Wreck

3 MASTED SS, BUILT 1903 BY DUBLIN DOCKYARD CO., DUBLIN WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 69HP SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER. MACHINERY BY MUIR & HOUSTON LTD...

Lages Wreck

PASSAGE FROM PARA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS).

Lahore Wreck

BUILT IN 1920 BY R.THOMPSON & SONS LTD, BRIDGE DOCKYARD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U124. ALL CREW...

Laila Wreck

EX- SAGA & EX- FOSSLI. BUILT 1890 BY WILLIAM DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND WITH TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF...

Lairdscastle (Probably) Wreck

EX- LADY LIMERICK. BUILT IN 1924 BY ARDROSSAN DOCKYARD & SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD, ARDROSSAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURNS & LAIRD LINES LTD, GLASGOW. S...

Lairdshelm Wreck

FOUNDERED OFF S END OF FINNARTS BAY. PROBABLY LATER DISPERSED 2 MILES N OF CARINRYAN LT. (OFF SCOTLAND).

Lairdsmoor Wreck

BUILT IN 1919 BY A & J INGLIS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURNS & LAIRD LINES. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 414NHP, SINGLE SAHFT. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISI...

Lake Borgne Wreck

No description

Lake Eden (Possibly) Wreck

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE.

Lake Edon Wreck

BUILT IN 1918 BY AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE...

Lake Edon Wreck

VESSEL BUILT 1918 BY AMERICAN SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US SHIPPING BRD. WAS TORPEDOED.

Lake Houghton Wreck

BUILT IN 1918. PASSAGE SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA FOR BOSTON. WRECKED ON CRANBERRY ISLAND. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3).

Lake Owens Wreck

BUILT IN 1918 BY GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE US SHIPPING BOARD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 289HP, SINGLE...

Lake Owens Wreck

TORPEDOED. (DODS).

Lake Portage Wreck

BUILT 1918 BY MCDOUGALL-DULUTH CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (DO...

Lake Traverse Wreck

LAID DOWN AS WAR CENTAUR, & COMPLETED AS LAKE TRAVERSE. SPRANG A LEAK WHILST EN-ROUTE PONCE TO HAITI & SANK NEAR TORTUGA ISLAND, HAITI. (BRITISH STAND...

Lakemoor Wreck

EX- MASKI. BUILT IN 1917 BY MCDOUGALL-DULUTH CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 247NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD. PA...

Lakme Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1896 BY A STEPHEN & SONS, STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DES BATEAUX A VAP DU NORD. (DODS)....

Lalen Mendi Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1896 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SOTA Y AZNAR, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, WHILST EN-ROUTE...

Lampada Wreck

BUILT IN 1889 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND, WITH TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 209HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED...

Lampada (Probably) Wreck

BUILT IN 1889 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND, WITH TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 209HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON, SUNDERLAND. PASSA...

Lampsis Wreck

10.1.1966 LIBERTY SHIP, BUILT 1943 BY OREGON SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION, PORTLAND OREGON. VESSEL DEVELOPED CRACKS IN MAIN DECK AND HULL IN STORMY WEAT...

Lanarkbrook (Possibly) Wreck

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH FRENCH MV 'ARTESIEN' WHILE ON PASSAGE ROUEN TO POOLE.

Lancresse Wreck

EX-ERATO '33, EX-SHOONHOVEN. BUILT IN 1917 BY T VAN DUYVENDISK, LEKKERKERK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DOREY & SONS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION EN...

Landonia (Probably) Wreck

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 91. SANK AT ONCE. 21 KILLED. GUNLAYER CAPTURED. 4 SURVIVORS. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR GLASGOW.

Landport Wreck

27.2.26 EX-IRISH COAST, EX-ROSSLYN. BUILT IN 1904 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IONA SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMP...

Landport (Possibly) Wreck

EX-IRISH COAST, EX-ROSSLYN. BUILT IN 1904 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE IONA SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND E...

Lanfranc (Probably) Wreck

BUILT IN 1907 BY CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BOOTH SS CO. WAS RETURNING FROM LE HAVRE WITH APPROX 400 WOUNDED...

Langeli (Possibly) Wreck

BUILT 1916 BY SHORT BROS., SUNDERLAND WITH 2 BOILERS, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 156NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLINGSEN & JOHANNESEN...

Langeoog Wreck

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS WAHEHE ABOUT 9M E BY N OF NORDERNEY LTV. (BERLIN NM 45/4363/30)

Langleeford Wreck

TORPEDOED 70 MILES NW OF FASTNET.

Langton Grange (Bow Section) Wreck

BUILT IN 1896 BY WORKMAN, CLARKE & CO LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOULDER LINE LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 568 NHP, SINGL...

Langton Grange (Stern Section) Wreck

BUILT IN 1896 BY WORKMAN, CLARKE & CO LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOULDER LINE LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 568HP, SINGLE...

Lanterna (Probably) Wreck

EX-CARN BREA. BUILT BY THE TYNE IRON SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COKE CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 187HP, SINGLE...

Lanthorn Wreck

ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR TYNE. CAPTURED, 3M E OF WHITBY, BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY BOMBS. (WW1SL & LL WW1). EX- MAGNUS MAIL, BUILT 1889 BY SHORT B...

Lanthorn Wreck

ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR TYNE. CAPTURED, 3M E OF WHITBY, BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY BOMBS. (WW1SL & LL WW1).

Lapwing Wreck

No description

Lapwing (Possibly) Wreck

MINED.

Larchmore (Possibly) Wreck

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL) PASSAGE CARDIFF TO BOMBAY. CARGO COAL. (LL WW1).

Larchmore (Possibly) Wreck

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL) PASSAGE CARDIFF TO BOMBAY. CARGO COAL. (LL WW1).

Larchwood (Possibly) Wreck

BUILT IN 1924 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOSEPH CONSANTINE SS LINE LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF...

Largo (Possibly) Wreck

BUILT IN 1910 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PELTON SS COMPANY LTD. SINGLE SHAFT, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES, 193HP. MAC...