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The list of shipwrecks in March 1945 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during March 1945.

1 March

• Daishin Maru ( Japan): World War II: The Transport was sunk off Kuji Bay, Amami-o-Jima in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 60 s and 2 crewmen killed.
• USS Hannibal ( United States Navy): The collier was bombed and sunk as a target in Chesapeake Bay.
• Hoshi Maru No. 11 ( Japan): World War II: The Transport was sunk in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.
• Kenizaki ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Supply ship was sunk in the Pacific Ocean (28°10′N 129°05′E / 28.167°N 129.083°E / 28.167; 129.083) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.
• Kinzan Maru ( Japan): World War II: The Transport was sunk off Kuji Bay, Amami-o-Jima in the Pacific Ocean by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 2 Gunners killed.
• Maddalena G. ( Italy): World War II: The cargo ship was scuttled at Lido di Venezia, Italy. Scrapped in 1946.
• Manazuru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Tomozuru-class torpedo boat was sunk off Naha, Okinawa in the Pacific Ocean (26°17′N 127°35′E / 26.283°N 127.583°E / 26.283; 127.583) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.
• Robert L. Vann ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium (51°23′N 2°51′E / 51.383°N 2.850°E / 51.383; 2.850).
• Taiken Maru ( Japan): World War II: The Transport was sunk off Miyako Jima in the Pacific Ocean (24°23′N 124°12′E / 24.383°N 124.200°E / 24.383; 124.200) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 20 passengers and 16 crewmen killed.
• Toyosako Maru ( Japan): World War II: The Transport was sunk off Miyako Jima in the Pacific Ocean (24°23′N 124°12′E / 24.383°N 124.200°E / 24.383; 124.200) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 38. 4 crewmen killed.
• Tsubame ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Tsubame-class minelayer was torpedoed and sunk off Miyako Jima in the Pacific Ocean (24°23′N 124°12′E / 24.383°N 124.200°E / 24.383; 124.200) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 38.

2 March

• BO-224 ( Soviet Navy): World War II: The patrol craft was torpedoed and sunk in the Barents Sea (69°21′N 33°38′E / 69.350°N 33.633°E / 69.350; 33.633) by U-995 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of seven of her 31 crew.
• King Edgar ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy SC 167: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in St. George's Channel (52°05′N 5°42′W / 52.083°N 5.700°W / 52.083; -5.700) by U-1302 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 46 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Nyasaland ( Royal Navy).
• USS LCT-1029 ( United States Navy): World War II: The LCT Mk 6-class Landing Craft, Tank was holed in the engine room when she struck a submerged wreck. She was driven ashore on Iwo Jima and abandond.
• Novasli ( Norway): World War II: Convoy SC 167: The cargo ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Bristol Channel (51°47′N 5°32′W / 51.783°N 5.533°W / 51.783; -5.533) by U-1302 ( Kriegsmarine). All 36 crew were rescued by HMT Helier II ( Royal Navy), which scuttled the ship.
• U-3519 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type XXI submarine struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea off Warnemünde, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (54°11′N 12°05′E / 54.183°N 12.083°E / 54.183; 12.083) with the loss of 75 of her 78 crew.

3 March

• Hario ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Fleet Oiler struck a mine in Yulinakin Bay off Cape Bastion, Hainan Island (18°10′N 109°40′E / 18.167°N 109.667°E / 18.167; 109.667). She sank the next day.
• Köln ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The cruiser was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The wreck was broken up in 1946.
• HMT Southern Flower ( Royal Navy): World War II: The naval trawler was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off Reykjavík, Iceland (64°05′N 23°15′W / 64.083°N 23.250°W / 64.083; -23.250).

4 March

• Palembang Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The Auxiliary Tanker was torpedoed and sunk off Cap Varella, French Indochina (12°52′N 103°30′E / 12.867°N 103.500°E / 12.867; 103.500)by USS Baya ( United States Navy) . 67 crewmen, 59 Gunners and 9 passengers were killed.
• CH-8 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.4-class submarine chaser was shelled and sunk in the Malacca Strait (04°04′N 110°35′E / 4.067°N 110.583°E / 4.067; 110.583) by HMS Terrapin and HMS Trenchant (both( Royal Navy)). 108 survivors.
• U-3508 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type XXI submarine was bombed and sunk at Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony in an Allied air raid.

5 March

• USS LCS(L)-127 ( United States Navy): World War II: The Landing Craft, Support, Large grounded on San Clemente Island, California. Declared a Total Loss.
• W-15 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.13-class minesweeper was torpedoed in the stern off Akuseki Jima, Ryuku Islands (29°36′N 129°45′E / 29.600°N 129.750°E / 29.600; 129.750) by USS Tilefish ( United States Navy) and beached on Suwasi Island. Declared a Constructive Total Loss.
• Ryoei Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Oiler was torpedoed and sunk north-east of Tourane, French Indochina in the South China Sea (16°46′N 108°41′E / 16.767°N 108.683°E / 16.767; 108.683) by USS Bashaw ( United States Navy) .

6 March

• Albert Ballin ( Germany): World War II: The ocean liner struck a mine and sank off Warnemünde, Germany. Salvaged c. 1949 and returned to service by the Soviet Union.
• Empire Geraint ( United Kingdom): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and damaged at Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire by U-775 ( Kriegsmarine). She was beached with her back broken. Refloated on 30 April, repaired and returned to service.
• Green Hill Park ( Canada): The Park ship was damaged by fire at Vancouver, British Columbia. She was declared a constructive total loss bt was repaired and re-entered service in 1946 as the Panamanian-flagged Phaeax II.
• Robert Mohring ( Germany): World War II: The passenger/cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Sassnitz, Germany.
• XE 11 ( Royal Navy): The midget submarine collided with a Royal Navy boom defence vessel in Loch Striven with the loss of two of her four crew.
• Z28 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The destroyer was bombed and sunk by aircraft in the Baltic Sea.

7 March

• U-1302 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was depth charged and sunk in St. George's Channel (52°19′N 5°23′W / 52.317°N 5.383°W / 52.317; -5.383) by HMCS La Hulloise, HMCS Strathadam and HMCS Thetford Mines (all  Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of all 48 crew.

8 March

• Benjamin R. Milam ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship sank off Baltimore, Maryland following an explosion in her engine room. She was refloated, repaired and returned to service.
• CD-69 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Coast Defence Frigate was bombed by a 14th Air Force B-24 off the east coast of Hainan Island (19°02′N 110°56′E / 19.033°N 110.933°E / 19.033; 110.933) taking a bomb down the funnel and blowing out the bottom of the ship. 3 Officers and 23 crewmen killed and 30 wounded. After emergency strenthening of the hull she was being towed to Hong Kong when she broke in two and sank 8 miles off Hong Kong on March 16 at (22°00′N 113°40′E / 22.000°N 113.667°E / 22.000; 113.667) .
• Lornaston ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy ONA 289: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Fécamp, Seine-Maritime, France (50°35′N 0°30′W / 50.583°N 0.500°W / 50.583; -0.500) by U-275 ( Kriegsmarine). All 48 crew were rescued by HMS Holmes and HMS Palencia (both  Royal Navy).

9 March

• Borbeck ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft and submarines north-east of Hel, Poland.
• M-412 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: Granville Raid: The minesweeper ran aground at Granville, France, and was scuttled.
• Meteor II ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The hospital ship was being used as a troopship against the rules of war. She was bombed and sunk at Pillau, East Prussia by Soviet Air Force aircraft with the loss of 24 of the 300 people on board.

10 March

• 'Amiral Charner' ( Vichy French Navy): World War II: The Bougainville-class aviso Colonial Sloop was scuttled at My Tho, French Indochina .
• Baron Jedburgh ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of Bahia, Brazil (10°02′S 25°00′W / 10.033°S 25.000°W / -10.033; -25.000) by U-532 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one of her 59 crew. Survivors were rescued by Sandown Castle ( United Kingdom) or reached land in their lifeboats.
• Dokai Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The Transport was torpedoed and sunk north of Amami O-Shima (29°48′N 128°02′E / 29.800°N 128.033°E / 29.800; 128.033)by USS Kete ( United States Navy) . 27 crewmen, 23 Gunners and 4 passengers were killed.
• Keizan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The Transport was torpedoed and sunk north of Amami O-Shima (29°25′N 127°30′E / 29.417°N 127.500°E / 29.417; 127.500)by USS Kete ( United States Navy) . 43 crewmen and 64 troopss were killed.
• 'Marne' ( Vichy French Navy): World War II: The avisos Somme-class Gunboat was scuttled at Can Tho, French Indochina . Raised and scrapped 1957.
• Nordfahrt ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was sunk. Raised and repaired in 1949.
• HNoMS Nordhav II ( Royal Norwegian Navy): World War II: Convoy FS 1753: The auxiliary minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Dundee, Perthshire, United Kingdom (56°41′N 2°04′W / 56.683°N 2.067°W / 56.683; -2.067) by U-714 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of six of her 23 crew. Survivors were rescued by HNoMS Syrian ( Royal Norwegian Navy).
• Sanka Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The Transport was torpedoed and sunk north of Amami O-Shima (29°25′N 128°15′E / 29.417°N 128.250°E / 29.417; 128.250)by USS Kete ( United States Navy) . 51 crewmen and 605 troops were killed.
• Seishin Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The oiler was sunk in Tourane Bay, French Indochina in the South China Sea (16°01′N 106°10′E / 16.017°N 106.167°E / 16.017; 106.167) by 5th Air Force B-25s of the 500th Bomb Squadron, 345th Bomb Group.
• U-275 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine struck a mine and sank in the English Channel off Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom (50°36′N 0°04′E / 50.600°N 0.067°E / 50.600; 0.067) with the loss of all 48 crew.
• U-681 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sank in the Atlantic Ocean west of the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (49°52′N 6°38′W / 49.867°N 6.633°W / 49.867; -6.633) by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of the United States Navy with the loss of eleven of her 49 crew.

11 March

• Carl ( Germany) World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an Allied air raid at Hamburg.
• Electra ( Germany): The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Hamburg, Germany.
• M-2 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was sunk by rocket-armed aircraft off Fedjefjord, Norway.
• M-266 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Kiel, Germany. Later scrapped.
• M-804 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Mönkeberg, Germany.
• M-805 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Heikendorf, Germany.
• Orion ( Germany): World War II: The tanker was sunk in an Allied air raid at Hamburg. Raised post-war, repaired and returned to service for her Norwegian owners.
• U-682 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was destroyed at Hamburg in an American air raid.
• U-1201 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was severely damaged at Hamburg in an American air raid. She was consequently scuttled on 3 May.

12 March

• Gerrit Fritzen ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Fehmarn in the Baltic Sea.
• MRS-4 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The depot ship was torpedoed and sunk off the Kvaløytå Lighthouse, Haugesund, Rogaland (59°25′N 5°15′E / 59.417°N 5.250°E / 59.417; 5.250 by HNoMS MTB-711 ( Royal Norwegian Navy with the loss of 86 of her 156 crew.
• Rolandseck ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The troop ship was sunk in an air attack near Skagen, Denmark.
• U-260 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine struck a mine and sank in the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland. All 48 crew survived.

13 March

• CD-66 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type D-class escort Coast Defence Frigate was sunk east of Swatow, China off Nanoshima in the South China Sea (23°30′N 117°10′E / 23.500°N 117.167°E / 23.500; 117.167) by B-25s of the 341st Bomb Group, 14th Air Force. 175 crewmen killed
• Masashima Maru ( Japan): World War II: The Transport was sunk east of Swatow, China off Nanoshima in the South China Sea (23°30′N 117°10′E / 23.500°N 117.167°E / 23.500; 117.167) by B-24s of the 5th Air Force. 15 crewmen, 19 Guards and 8 passengers killed
• Russell H. Crittenden ( United States): The Liberty ship was wrecked on the coast of New Guinea (5°55′S 149°10′E / 5.917°S 149.167°E / -5.917; 149.167).
• HMS Sealion ( Royal Navy): The S-class submarine was scuttled as an ASDIC target off the Isle of Arran, Scotland.
• Taber Park ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Park ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea (52°22′N 1°53′E / 52.367°N 1.883°E / 52.367; 1.883) by a Kriegsmarine midget submarine.

14 March

• Hugo Zeye ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The training ship struck a mine and sank off Fehmarn, Germany.
• Magne ( Sweden): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off St Abb's Head, Berwickshire, United Kingdom (55°52′N 1°59′W / 55.867°N 1.983°W / 55.867; -1.983) by U-714 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of ten of her 21 crew. Survivors were rescued by Acclivity ( United Kingdom).
• T-3 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The torpedo boat struck a mine and sank off Hela, Danzig-West Prussia (54°39′N 18°47′E / 54.650°N 18.783°E / 54.650; 18.783).
• T-5 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The torpedo boat struck a mine and sank off Hela, Danzig-West Prussia (54°39′N 18°47′E / 54.650°N 18.783°E / 54.650; 18.783).
• U-714 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the North Sea off Eyemouth, Berwickshire, United Kingdom (55°57′N 1°57′W / 55.950°N 1.950°W / 55.950; -1.950) by HMSAS Natal ( South African Navy) and HMS Wivern ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 50 crew.
• U-1021 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine struck a mine and sank in the Bristol Channel off Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°39′48″N 5°05′40″W / 50.66333°N 5.09444°W / 50.66333; -5.09444) with the loss of all 43 crew.

15 March

• USS Lancetfish ( United States Navy): The Balao-class submarine sank at Boston Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts. She was raised on 23 March and decommissioned the next day, subsequently being allocated to the Atlantic Reserve Fleet.

16 March

For sinking of I.J.N. Coast Defence Frigate CD-69 on this date see March 8, 1945

• Inger Toft ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy RU 156: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (57°25′N 6°52′W / 57.417°N 6.867°W / 57.417; -6.867) by U-722 ( Kriegsmarine). All 30 crew were rescued by HMS Grenadier ( Royal Navy).
• U-367 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea (54°25′N 18°50′E / 54.417°N 18.833°E / 54.417; 18.833) with the loss of all 50 crew.
• UJ-1105 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The patrol boat was bombed and sunk by aircraft in the Skagerrak.

17 March

• HMCS Guysborough ( Royal Canadian Navy): World War II: The Bangor-class minesweeper was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Biscay by U-868 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 51 of her crew. About 40 survivors were rescued by HMS Inglis ( Royal Navy).
• Ikomasan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The cargo ship was damaged by USS Spot ( United States Navy) off Fuchow, China and beached on Matsu Island, China in the South China Sea (25°58′N 119°58′E / 25.967°N 119.967°E / 25.967; 119.967 . 7 passengers, 4 Gunners and 6 crew are lost. Later in the day she is bombed by B-25s killing another 5 crewmen. The ship is bombed again on 26 March by B-24s and destroyed.
• Iris ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway by Allied aircraft.
• Log ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Ålesund by Allied aircraft.
• Margarethe Cords ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the Baltic Sea, south of Bornholm, Denmark (54°48′N 15°00′E / 54.800°N 15.000°E / 54.800; 15.000) .
• Nanking Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The cargo ship was sunk by USS Spot ( United States Navy) off Fuchow, China in the South China Sea (25°33′N 120°10′E / 25.550°N 120.167°E / 25.550; 120.167 . Of 503 on board, 411 passengers, 32 Gunners and 60 crew, 502 are lost.
• Rimage ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft off Ålesund.
• Samui ( Thailand): World War II: The coastal tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Gulf of Siam by USS Sealion ( United States Navy).

18 March

• Kamo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary sailing ship was sunk by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58 of off Noma Misaki in the East China Sea (31°24′N 130°07′E / 31.400°N 130.117°E / 31.400; 130.117.
• Kenyo Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Transport was sunk by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58 of off Noma Misaki in the East China Sea (31°24′N 130°07′E / 31.400°N 130.117°E / 31.400; 130.117.
• Nansei Maru No. 1 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Tanker was sunk by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58 of off Noma Misaki in the East China Sea (31°24′N 130°07′E / 31.400°N 130.117°E / 31.400; 130.117.
• Tenjin Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The auxiliary sailing ship was sunk by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58 of off Noma Misaki in the East China Sea (31°24′N 130°07′E / 31.400°N 130.117°E / 31.400; 130.117.
• Transport No. 18 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.1-class Landing ship was torpedoed and sunk In the East China Sea off Aguni Island, Okinawa (26°33′N 127°11′E / 26.550°N 127.183°E / 26.550; 127.183) by USS Springer ( United States Navy).
• Tsukushi Maru No.3 ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Ryukyu Islands by USS Trigger ( United States Navy).
• U-866 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (43°18′N 61°08′W / 43.300°N 61.133°W / 43.300; -61.133) by USS Lowe, USS Menges, USS Mosley and USS Pride (all  United States Navy) with the loss of all 55 crew.

19 March

• Astrida ( Belgium): The cargo liner foundered in the Atlantic Ocean 58 nautical miles (107 km) south east of Port Elizabeth, South Africa during a hurricane with the loss of 88 passengers and crew.
• Empire Blessing ( United Kingdom): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Scheldt, Belgium.

• Hakozaki Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Transport was torpedoed and sunk in the East China Sea north-north-east of Shanghai .(33°07′N 122°05′E / 33.117°N 122.083°E / 33.117; 122.083) by USS Balao ( United States Navy) , 928 passengers, 51 Gunners and 139 crewmen were lost.
• Ryūhō ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The aircraft carrier was bombed and damaged in the Pacific Ocean off Kure by American aircraft with the loss of twenty of her 989 crew. She was declared a total loss and was scrapped in 1946.
• Samselbu ( United Kingdom): World War II: The Liberty ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Belgium (51°23′N 3°06′E / 51.383°N 3.100°E / 51.383; 3.100).
• Sarawak Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The Oiler struck a mine in the South China Sea 10 miles north of the Horsburgh Light, Singapore . She is beached on Bintan Island(01°25′N 104°36′E / 1.417°N 104.600°E / 1.417; 104.600). On 21 March 1945 she capsizes and sinks.
• Sirius ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by Venturer ( Royal Navy).
• Suma ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The River Gunboat was sunk on the Yangtze River 50 miles north of Kiangyin China (32°00′N 120°00′E / 32.000°N 120.000°E / 32.000; 120.000) by a mine. 8 crewmen lost

20 March

• Horace Bushnell ( United States): World War II: Convoy JW 65: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea 25 nautical miles (46 km) north east of the North Kilden Lighthouse, Soviet Union (69°23′N 35°17′E / 69.383°N 35.283°E / 69.383; 35.283) by U-995 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of five of her 69 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Orwell ( Royal Navy). Horash Bushnell was beached at Teriberski and abandoned. Salvaged in 1949, repaired and entered Soviet service as Pamyati Kirova.
• Hosen Maru ( Japan): World War II: The Tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea south of Cam Rahn Bay French Indochina.(11°18′N 108°57′E / 11.300°N 108.950°E / 11.300; 108.950) by USS Blenny ( United States Navy) .170 passengers, 8 Gunners, and 18 crewmen killed .
• Kainan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Auxiliary Sub Chaser was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea south of Cam Rahn Bay French Indochina.(12°00′N 109°17′E / 12.000°N 109.283°E / 12.000; 109.283) by USS Baya ( United States Navy) .
• HMS Lapwing ( Royal Navy): World War II: Convoy JW 65: The Black Swan-class sloop was torpedoed and sunk in the Kola Inlet (69°29′N 33°44′E / 69.483°N 33.733°E / 69.483; 33.733) by U-968 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 168 of her 229 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Savage ( Royal Navy).
• LST-80 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Mk 2-class Landing Ship, Tank was sunk by a mine off Ostend, Belgium.
• M-15 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Kiel, Germany.
• M-16 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The minesweeper was bombed and sunk at Kiel, Germany. Scuttled on 18 May 1945.
• Nanshin Maru No. 21 ( Japan): World War II: The Tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the South China Sea south of Cam Rahn Bay French Indochina.(11°18′N 108°57′E / 11.300°N 108.950°E / 11.300; 108.950) by USS Blenny ( United States Navy) .14 crewmen killed .
• Thomas Donaldson ( United States): World War II: Convoy JW 64: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the Barents Sea off Murmansk, Soviet Union (69°29′N 33°44′E / 69.483°N 33.733°E / 69.483; 33.733) by U-968 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of four of her 69 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMS Bamborough Castle, HMS Honeysuckle and HMS Oxlip (all  Royal Navy). Thomas Donaldson was taken in tow but foundered off Kilden Island (68°26′30″N 33°44′20″E / 68.44167°N 33.73889°E / 68.44167; 33.73889)
• U-1003 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine attempted to ram HMCS New Glasgow ( Royal Canadian Navy) in the Atlantic Ocean but was severely damaged in the process. She was scuttled three days later (55°25′N 6°53′W / 55.417°N 6.883°W / 55.417; -6.883) with the loss of seventeen of her 48 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMCS Thetford Mines ( Royal Canadian Navy).
• Venus ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The target ship was bombed and sunk at Hamburg by Allied aircraft. Raised post-war, repaird and returned to Norwegian service in May 1948.

21 March

• CH-33 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.13-class submarine chaser was sunk off Nha Trang French Indochina in the South China Sea (12°30′N 109°14′E / 12.500°N 109.233°E / 12.500; 109.233) by U.S. Army 5th Air Force B-25s of the 345th Bomb Group. The Comanding Officer and 7 crewmen killed, 222 wounded.
• Fushimi Maru No. 2 ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was sunk off Nha Trang French Indochina in the South China Sea (12°30′N 109°14′E / 12.500°N 109.233°E / 12.500; 109.233) by U.S. Army 5th Air Force B-25s of the 345th Bomb Group. 3 crewmen and 11 others killed.
• James Eagan Layne ( United States): World War II: Convoy BTC 103: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and damaged in the English Channel off Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom (50°13′N 4°05′W / 50.217°N 4.083°W / 50.217; -4.083) by U-399. She was beached at Whitesand Bay but declared a constructive total loss. All 69 crew survived.
• Motoyama Maru No. 1 ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship (A.K.A. Genzan Maru No. 1) was sunk off Nha Trang French Indochina in the South China Sea (12°30′N 109°14′E / 12.500°N 109.233°E / 12.500; 109.233) by U.S. Army 5th Air Force B-25s of the 345th Bomb Group. 4 crewmen killed.
• John R. Park ( United States): World War II: Convoy TBC 102: The Liberty ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 9 nautical miles (17 km) off Lizard Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom (49°56′N 5°26′W / 49.933°N 5.433°W / 49.933; -5.433) by U-1195 ( Kriegsmarine). All 75 crew were rescued by American Press ( United States) and a Royal Air Force rescue launch.
• Tateishi ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Minelayer was sunk off Nha Trang French Indochina in the South China Sea (11°50′N 109°18′E / 11.833°N 109.300°E / 11.833; 109.300) by U.S. Army 5th Air Force B-25s of the 345th Bomb Group.

22 March

• Empire Kingsley ( United Kingdom): World War II: Convoy TBC 103: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (50°08′N 5°51′W / 50.133°N 5.850°W / 50.133; -5.850) by U-315 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of eight of her 57 crew. Survivors were rescued by HMT Fir ( Royal Navy).
• Frankfurt ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off the Hel Peninsula, Germany.
• I-371 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type D submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Okinawa by USS Haggard ( United States Navy).
• MTB 655 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Motor Torpedo Boat struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea .
• Mendoza ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the Baltic Sea off Pillau, East Prussia, Germany in a Soviet air attack.

23 March

• Charles D. McIver ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship either struck a mine or was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium (51°23′N 3°05′E / 51.383°N 3.083°E / 51.383; 3.083).
• Eleftheria ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship struck a mine and was damaged in thye North Sea off Ostend. She was beached but broke in two. The wreck was dispersed in 1952.
• Gneisenau ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Gneisenau-class battleship was sunk as a blockship in Gdynia harbor, Poland. She was later refloated and scrapped.
• Kachosan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The Transport was bombed and sunk in the East China Sea off Sotsukozaki, Amami Oshima by US Navy aircraft .1300 troops, 62 Gunners, and 60 crewmen killed .
• Lysaker ( Norway): World War II: The coaster was bombed and sunk at Sandshamn, Møre og Romsdal by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143 Squadron, Royal Air Force.
• MTB 705 ( Royal Navy): World War II: The Motor Torpedo Boat struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea .
• RO-41 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): : World War II: The Submarine was depth charged, rammed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean (22°57′N 132°19′E / 22.950°N 132.317°E / 22.950; 132.317) by USS Haggard ( United States Navy).
• Utviken ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the Kattegat off Sjællands Odde, Denmark.
• V-2022 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The patrol boat was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the Kattegat.

24 March

• CD-68 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Type C-class escort Coast Defence Frigate was sunk in the East China Sea200 miles south-east of Shanghai (28°25′N 124°32′E / 28.417°N 124.533°E / 28.417; 124.533) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.
• Chitose Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Auxiliary Minesweeper was sunk in the East China Sea, 200 miles south-east of Shanghai (28°25′N 124°32′E / 28.417°N 124.533°E / 28.417; 124.533) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.
• Kaijo Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the East China Sea200 miles south-east of Shanghai (28°25′N 124°32′E / 28.417°N 124.533°E / 28.417; 124.533) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.
• Koshu Maru ( Imperial Japanese Army): World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the East China Sea200 miles south-east of Shanghai (28°25′N 124°32′E / 28.417°N 124.533°E / 28.417; 124.533) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.
• Monbaldo ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Stettin, Germany. Raised in 1950-1955 and taken into service until scrapped in 1969.
• Robert Ley ( Germany): World War II: The passenger ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Hamburg, Germany. The wreck was scrapped at Inverkeithing, Scotland in June 1947.
• Sarp ( Norway): World War II: The coaster was bombed and damaged at Egersund, Rogaland in an Allied air raid. She was beached on fire and was later condemned as a total loss. Repaired in 1945 and used as a barge before being scrapped later that year.
• Seki Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Auxiliary Minesweeper was sunk in the East China Sea200 miles south-east of Shanghai (29°12′N 125°13′E / 29.200°N 125.217°E / 29.200; 125.217) by B-24s , possibly U.S. Navy PB4Ys.
• Soka Maru ( Japan): World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in the East China Sea200 miles south-east of Shanghai (28°25′N 124°32′E / 28.417°N 124.533°E / 28.417; 124.533) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.
• Thetis ( Germany): The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Egersund in an Allied air raid. She was raised post-war, repaired and entered Norwegian service as Strømsøy.
• Tomozuru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Torpedo Boat was sunk in the East China Sea200 miles south-east of Shanghai (28°25′N 124°32′E / 28.417°N 124.533°E / 28.417; 124.533) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.
• Shonan Maru No. 16 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Auxiliary Minesweeper was sunk in the East China Sea200 miles south-east of Shanghai (28°25′N 124°32′E / 28.417°N 124.533°E / 28.417; 124.533) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58.
• Tugela ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Florø, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway.
• UJ-1435 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The submarine chaser was bombed and sunk at Egersund in an Allied air raid. She was raised post-war.
• Weser ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was sunk in an air raid at Neufahrwasser, Danzig, Germany.

25 March

• Leda ( Norway): World War II: The passenger ship was shelled and sunk off the mouth of the Oder by Soviet shore-based artillery. Raised in December 1948 but declared a total loss. Sold in December 1949 for scrapping.
• Pacific ( Netherlands): World War II: Convoy BTC 108: The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Bay of Falmouth (49°54′N 5°17′W / 49.900°N 5.283°W / 49.900; -5.283) by U-399 with the loss of five of her ten crew.
• Priamus ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk by aircraft off Kristiansand, Norway.

26 March

• Bille ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk off Neufahrwasser, Germany.
• CH-34 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.13-class submarine chaser was shelled and sunk east of Khota Andaman in the Andaman Sea (10°35′N 94°45′E / 10.583°N 94.750°E / 10.583; 94.750) by HMS Vigilant and HMS Virago (both ( Royal Navy)) .
• CH-63 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No.13-class submarine chaser was torpedoed and sunk east of Khota Andaman in the Andaman Sea (10°35′N 94°45′E / 10.583°N 94.750°E / 10.583; 94.750) by HMS Vigilant( Royal Navy) .
• USS Halligan ( United States Navy): World War II: The Fletcher-class destroyer struck a mine and was damaged in the Pacific Ocean off the Ryuku Islands with the loss of about half of her crew. Survivors were rescued by USS PC-1128 and USS LSM(R)-194. The wreck came ashore the next day on Tokashiki.
• Risui Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Transport was shelled and sunk east of Khota Andaman in the Andaman Sea (10°35′N 94°45′E / 10.583°N 94.750°E / 10.583; 94.750) by HMS Volage ( Royal Navy) .
• Teshio Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Stores ship was bombed and sunk east of Khota Andaman in the Andaman Sea (10°35′N 94°45′E / 10.583°N 94.750°E / 10.583; 94.750) by two R.A.F. B-24s. 11 killed.
• U-399 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the English Channel off Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom (49°56′N 5°22′W / 49.933°N 5.367°W / 49.933; -5.367) by HMS Duckworth ( Royal Navy) with the loss of 46 of her 47 crew.
• Zähringen ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The target ship was scuttled as a block ship in Gotenhafen.

27 March

• Odate ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The repair ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Ryukyu Islands by USS Trigger ( United States Navy).
• U-722 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean west of Scotland (57°09′N 6°55′W / 57.150°N 6.917°W / 57.150; -6.917) by HMS Byron, HMS Fitzroy and HMS Redmill (all  Royal Navy) with the loss of all 44 crew.
• U-905 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in The Minch (58°34′N 5°46′W / 58.567°N 5.767°W / 58.567; -5.767) by HMS Conn ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 45 crew.

28 March

• Asokawa Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Tanker was bombed and sunk off Nha Trang French Indochina . 92 passengers, 8 Gunners and 34 crewmen were killed.
• CD-33 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The No. 1-class escort was sunk south west of Shikoku in the Pacific Ocean (31°45′N 131°50′E / 31.750°N 131.833°E / 31.750; 131.833) by U.S. Navy aircraft from Task Force 58. All 170 crewmen lost.
• Honan Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Tanker was torpedoed and damaged off Nha Trang French Indochina by USS Bluegill ( United States Navy) and beached.
• Mikura ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Mikura-class escort was sunk south west of Shikoku in the Pacific Ocean (31°45′N 131°50′E / 31.750°N 131.833°E / 31.750; 131.833) by USS Threadfin ( United States Navy) . All 216 crewmen lost.
• Oklahoma ( United States): World War II: The tanker was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean (13°37′N 41°43′W / 13.617°N 41.717°W / 13.617; -41.717) by U-532 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of 50 of her 72 crew. Survivors were rescued by Delaware ( United States).
• PB-108 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Patrol Boat was sunk off Maniang Island, Celebes in the Gulf of Boni (04°14′S 121°28′E / 4.233°S 121.467°E / -4.233; 121.467) by 13th Air Force B-24s. 69 crewmen killed, 9 wounded.
• USS Skylark ( United States Navy): World War II: The Auk-class minesweeper struck a mine and sank in the Pacific Ocean off Hagushi Bay, Okinawa with the loss of five of her 105 crew. Survivors were rescued by USS Tolman ( United States Navy).
• USS Trigger ( United States Navy): World War II: The Gato-class submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off the Ryukyu Islands (32°16′N 123°05′E / 32.267°N 123.083°E / 32.267; 123.083) by Mikura, CD-33 and CD-59 (all  Imperial Japanese Navy).
• W-11 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The W-7-class minesweeper was sunk in Makassar Bay in the Makassar Strait (05°06′S 119°14′E / 5.100°S 119.233°E / -5.100; 119.233) by 13th Air Force B-24s. 69 crewmen killed, 9 wounded.

29 March

• CD-18 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The CD-2-class escort was bombed and sunk off Cape Varella French Indochina (15°10′N 109°26′E / 15.167°N 109.433°E / 15.167; 109.433) by 5th Air Force B-25s. 184 Crewmen killed.
• CD-84 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The CD-2-class escort was torpedoed and sunk off Cape Varella French Indochina (14°40′N 109°16′E / 14.667°N 109.267°E / 14.667; 109.267) by USS Hammerhead ( United States Navy) .
• CD-130 ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The CD-2-class escort was bombed and sunk off Nha Trang French Indochina (14°39′N 109°16′E / 14.650°N 109.267°E / 14.650; 109.267) by 5th Air Force B-25s . All 178 Crewmen killed.
• Kaiko Maru ( Imperial Japanese Navy): World War II: The Tanker was bombed and sunk off Nha TrangFrench Indochina by 5th Air Force B-25s. 12 passengers, 4 Gunners and 19 Crewmen killed.
• Kommandøren ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk at Bergen by S-13 ( Kriegsmarine) with the loss of one crew member.
• HMCS Teme ( Royal Canadian Navy): World War II: Convoy BTC 111: The River-class frigate was torpedoed and damaged in the Atlantic Ocean off Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°07′N 5°45′W / 50.117°N 5.750°W / 50.117; -5.750) by U-315 ( Kriegsmarine). She was consequently declared a total loss and sold for scrap in December 1945.
• U-1106 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north east of the Faroe Islands (61°46′N 2°16′W / 61.767°N 2.267°W / 61.767; -2.267 by a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft of 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force with the loss of all 46 crew.
• U-1169 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was depth charged and sunk in the English Channel south of Lizard Point, Cornwall, United Kingdom by HMS Duckworth ( Royal Navy) with the loss of all 49 crew.
• V-5532 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The patrol boat was damaged with gunfire by HNoMS MTB 716 and HNoMS MTB 717 (both  Royal Norwegian Navy) in Stokksundet, Norway, and beached. The ship was then destroyed by fire. Of the 17 man crew, eight were killed and nine wounded.

30 March

• F6 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The escort ship was bombed and sunk by Consolidated B-24 Liberator bombers at Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
• Gudrid ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Menstad, Telemark by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235, 248 and 333 Squadrons, Royal Air Force. Raised post-war, repaired and returned to service in 1948.
• Jersbek ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship struck a mine and sank off Pillau, East Prussia.
• M-329 ( Kriegsmarine): The minesweeper was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
• Scharnhörn ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Menstad by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235, 248 and 333 Squadrons, RAF.
• Stella ( Germany): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk by aircraft at Bremen, Germany.
• Svanefjell ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Menstad by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235, 248 and 333 Squadrons, RAF. Raised post-war, repaired and returned to service.
• Torafire ( Norway): World War II: The cargo ship was bombed and sunk at Menstad by de Havilland Mosquito aircraft of 143, 235, 248 and 333 Squadrons, RAF. Raised in August 1945, repaired and returned to service in February 1948.
• U-96 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was bombed and sunk at Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony by United States Army Air Forces aircraft.
• U-348 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was bombed and sunk at Hamburg (53°33′N 9°57′E / 53.550°N 9.950°E / 53.550; 9.950) by United States Army Air Forces aircraft with the loss of two crew.
• U-350 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was bombed and sunk at Finkenwerder, Hamburg (53°33′N 9°57′E / 53.550°N 9.950°E / 53.550; 9.950) by United States Army Air Forces aircraft.
• U-429 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was bombed and sunk at Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony (53°31′N 8°10′E / 53.517°N 8.167°E / 53.517; 8.167) by United States Army Air Forces aircraft.
• U-430 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was bombed and sunk at Bremen (53°08′N 8°46′E / 53.133°N 8.767°E / 53.133; 8.767) by United States Army Air Forces aircraft.
• U-870 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type IXC/40 submarine was bombed and sunk at Bremen by United States Army Air Forces aircraft.
• U-965 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was depth charged and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean north of Scotland (58°19′N 5°31′W / 58.317°N 5.517°W / 58.317; -5.517) by HMS Conn and HMS Rupert (both  Royal Navy).
• U-1167 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC/41 submarine was bombed and sunk at Hamburg in a British air raid with the loss of one crew member.
• U-2340 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type XXIII submarine was bombed and sunk at Hamburg in a British air raid. The wreck was scrapped post-war.

31 March

• I-8 ( Imperial Japanese Navy: World War II: The Type J3 submarine was depth charged, shelled and sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Okinawa by USS Morrison and USS Stockton (both  United States Navy) with the loss of 99 of her 100 crew. The survivor was rescued by USS Morrison.
• John C. Fremont ( United States): World War II: The Liberty ship was damaged by a mine in Subic Bay, Philippines and was declared a constructive total loss.

Unknown date

• U-296 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was lost on or about 12 March on patrol in the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 55°30′N 7°00′W / 55.500°N 7.000°W / 55.500; -7.000) possibly due to striking a mine. All 42 crew killed.
• U-758 ( Kriegsmarine): World War II: The Type VIIC submarine was severely damaged in a British air raid on Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein. She was struck from the navy list on 16 March. Scrapped in 1946.

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106. "Monbaldo (5180180)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
107. "Robert Ley (5614993)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
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109. "Long Lancers". Combinedfleet.com. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
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111. "D/S Leda". Warsailors. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
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113. "Priamus (5614595)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
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124. "Japanese Escorts". Combinedfleet.com. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
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144. "U-350". Uboat. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
145. "U-429". Uboat. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
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147. "U-870". Uboat. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
148. "U-965". Uboat. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
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