Estimates are unknown but very few. Finland had a tiny, primitive navy that they rarely used.However a Large number were destroyed by Finnish mines (Nearly 6400 laid in all).and Naval Sea Planes.Their were very few destroyed by other naval vessals except serveral by Finnish submarines and a number of German ships and Aircraft the Kreigsmarine permitted them to use.
3,000 Allied ships (175 warships; 2,825 merchant ships)
During the Battle of the Atlantic, Italian submarines sank several Allied warships, contributing to a total of approximately 20,000 tons. Notable sinkings included the British destroyers HMS Hurricane and HMS Daring, as well as merchant vessels that supported Allied operations. These actions were part of Italy's broader strategy to disrupt Allied supply lines during World War II. However, the overall impact of Italian submarines in the Atlantic was limited compared to their German counterparts.
A convoy was a method of sending allied cargo ships across the ocean in company, protected by warships. It was realised that U-boats would search for the convoy and try to attack, which gave the defending warships a chance of attacking the U-boats.
world leaders agreed to limit construction of large warships.
The U.S. naval leader during World War I who devised the convoy system to protect merchant ships crossing the Atlantic was Admiral William S. Sims. He recognized the vulnerability of unprotected ships to German U-boat attacks and advocated for a coordinated system of escorting merchant vessels with naval warships. This strategy significantly reduced shipping losses and improved the safety of transatlantic supply lines. Sims' approach played a crucial role in ensuring the success of Allied operations during the war.
3,000 Allied ships (175 warships; 2,825 merchant ships)
Primarily over 2,000 merchant vessels, with a sprinkling of allied warships.
During the Battle of the Atlantic, Italian submarines sank several Allied warships, contributing to a total of approximately 20,000 tons. Notable sinkings included the British destroyers HMS Hurricane and HMS Daring, as well as merchant vessels that supported Allied operations. These actions were part of Italy's broader strategy to disrupt Allied supply lines during World War II. However, the overall impact of Italian submarines in the Atlantic was limited compared to their German counterparts.
IJN subs were deployed for "fleet warfare", not merchant raiding. The costly job of sinking allied warships fell to the IJN sub fleet. It's estimated that IJN submarines sank less than 50 merchant ships during the war.
Heavy traffic in patrol boats, merchant vessels, and warships.
Merchant vessels sailing together was known as a convoy, much used in World War II, with escorting warships, and aircraft when possible.
German subs fought "Guerre de Course." (Merchant Sinkings) Japanese subs fought "Guerre de Escadre." (Warships vs Warships) US subs fought both.
Most powerful was the B29 Superfortress. For the axis powers, the Val dive bomber sank the most allied warships.
A convoy was a method of sending allied cargo ships across the ocean in company, protected by warships. It was realised that U-boats would search for the convoy and try to attack, which gave the defending warships a chance of attacking the U-boats.
world leaders agreed to limit construction of large warships.
The U.S. naval leader during World War I who devised the convoy system to protect merchant ships crossing the Atlantic was Admiral William S. Sims. He recognized the vulnerability of unprotected ships to German U-boat attacks and advocated for a coordinated system of escorting merchant vessels with naval warships. This strategy significantly reduced shipping losses and improved the safety of transatlantic supply lines. Sims' approach played a crucial role in ensuring the success of Allied operations during the war.
Kamikaze were Japanese suicide pilots who attacked Allied warships during World War 2. The kamikaze plane's first flight took place in April 9, 1937.