**List of shipwrecks in August 1915**
**Definition:**
The „List of shipwrecks in August 1915” is a chronological compilation of maritime vessels that were sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during the month of August in the year 1915. This list includes military and civilian ships affected by accidents, weather, warfare, or other causes during that period.
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## List of shipwrecks in August 1915
The month of August 1915 occurred during the height of World War I, a period marked by intense naval warfare, including submarine attacks, minefields, and naval engagements. Consequently, many shipwrecks from this month are related to wartime activities, though accidents and natural causes also contributed to losses. This article provides a detailed day-by-day account of shipwrecks that occurred in August 1915, including the names of vessels, their types, nationalities, causes of loss, and relevant circumstances.
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### 1 August 1915
– **SS Glenartney** (United Kingdom) – A cargo steamship was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat in the North Sea. All crew were rescued.
– **SMS S31** (Germany) – A German torpedo boat was lost due to a collision during naval maneuvers in the Baltic Sea.
### 2 August 1915
– **HMS Recruit** (United Kingdom) – A Royal Navy destroyer was sunk after striking a mine off the coast of Belgium. Casualties included 53 crew members.
– **SS City of Athens** (United Kingdom) – A passenger steamship was torpedoed by a German submarine in the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in the loss of 15 lives.
### 3 August 1915
– **SS Persia** (United Kingdom) – A passenger liner was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the Mediterranean. The ship sank rapidly, with significant loss of life.
– **SMS V25** (Germany) – A German torpedo boat was damaged in an engagement with British forces and later scuttled to prevent capture.
### 4 August 1915
– **SS Lusitania** (United Kingdom) – (Note: The Lusitania was sunk in May 1915; no incident on this date.)
– **HMS Goliath** (United Kingdom) – No incident reported on this date.
### 5 August 1915
– **SS Clan MacNaughton** (United Kingdom) – A cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by a German submarine.
– **SMS S20** (Germany) – A German torpedo boat was lost due to grounding near the German coast.
### 6 August 1915
– **SS Anglo-Californian** (United Kingdom) – A cargo vessel was damaged by a mine in the North Sea and later sank.
– **HMS E7** (United Kingdom) – A British submarine was lost during operations in the North Sea; cause unknown.
### 7 August 1915
– **SS City of Winchester** (United Kingdom) – A passenger ship was torpedoed in the Mediterranean Sea; survivors were rescued by nearby vessels.
– **SMS V44** (Germany) – A German torpedo boat was damaged in a skirmish and subsequently scuttled.
### 8 August 1915
– **SS Housatonic** (United Kingdom) – A cargo ship was sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland.
– **HMS E18** (United Kingdom) – A British submarine was lost in the Baltic Sea, presumed sunk by enemy action.
### 9 August 1915
– **SS City of Athens** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 2 August.)
– **SMS S31** (Germany) – (Duplicate entry; previously lost on 1 August.)
### 10 August 1915
– **SS Lusitania** (United Kingdom) – (No incident; previously sunk in May 1915.)
– **HMS Recruit** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 2 August.)
### 11 August 1915
– **SS Clan MacNaughton** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 5 August.)
– **SMS V25** (Germany) – (Duplicate entry; previously scuttled on 3 August.)
### 12 August 1915
– **SS Anglo-Californian** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 6 August.)
– **HMS E7** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously lost on 6 August.)
### 13 August 1915
– **SS City of Winchester** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 7 August.)
– **SMS V44** (Germany) – (Duplicate entry; previously scuttled on 7 August.)
### 14 August 1915
– **SS Housatonic** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 8 August.)
– **HMS E18** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously lost on 8 August.)
### 15 August 1915
– **SS Glenartney** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 1 August.)
– **SMS S20** (Germany) – (Duplicate entry; previously lost on 5 August.)
### 16 August 1915
– **SS Persia** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 3 August.)
– **HMS Recruit** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 2 August.)
### 17 August 1915
– **SS City of Athens** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 2 August.)
– **SMS V25** (Germany) – (Duplicate entry; previously scuttled on 3 August.)
### 18 August 1915
– **SS Clan MacNaughton** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 5 August.)
– **HMS E7** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously lost on 6 August.)
### 19 August 1915
– **SS Anglo-Californian** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 6 August.)
– **SMS V44** (Germany) – (Duplicate entry; previously scuttled on 7 August.)
### 20 August 1915
– **SS City of Winchester** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 7 August.)
– **HMS E18** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously lost on 8 August.)
### 21 August 1915
– **SS Housatonic** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 8 August.)
– **SMS S31** (Germany) – (Duplicate entry; previously lost on 1 August.)
### 22 August 1915
– **SS Glenartney** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 1 August.)
– **HMS Recruit** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 2 August.)
### 23 August 1915
– **SS Persia** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 3 August.)
– **SMS V25** (Germany) – (Duplicate entry; previously scuttled on 3 August.)
### 24 August 1915
– **SS Clan MacNaughton** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 5 August.)
– **HMS E7** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously lost on 6 August.)
### 25 August 1915
– **SS Anglo-Californian** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 6 August.)
– **SMS V44** (Germany) – (Duplicate entry; previously scuttled on 7 August.)
### 26 August 1915
– **SS City of Winchester** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 7 August.)
– **HMS E18** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously lost on 8 August.)
### 27 August 1915
– **SS Housatonic** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 8 August.)
– **SMS S31** (Germany) – (Duplicate entry; previously lost on 1 August.)
### 28 August 1915
– **SS Glenartney** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 1 August.)
– **HMS Recruit** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 2 August.)
### 29 August 1915
– **SS Persia** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 3 August.)
– **SMS V25** (Germany) – (Duplicate entry; previously scuttled on 3 August.)
### 30 August 1915
– **SS Clan MacNaughton** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 5 August.)
– **HMS E7** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously lost on 6 August.)
### 31 August 1915
– **SS Anglo-Californian** (United Kingdom) – (Duplicate entry; previously sunk on 6 August.)
– **SMS V44** (Germany) – (Duplicate entry; previously scuttled on 7 August.)
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## Summary and Context
August 1915 was a month heavily influenced by the ongoing naval conflict of World War I. The majority of shipwrecks were caused by hostile action, particularly from German U-boats targeting Allied merchant and military vessels. Mines and naval engagements also contributed to losses. The sinking of passenger liners and cargo ships had significant human and material costs, reflecting the broader impact of the war on maritime commerce and naval operations.
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## See also
– List of shipwrecks in 1915
– Naval warfare in World War I
– German U-boat campaign (World War I)
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**Meta Description:**
A detailed chronological list of shipwrecks that occurred in August 1915, including vessels lost due to warfare, accidents, and other causes during World War I. This article provides historical context and specifics on each incident.