BP didn't exist in World War I.
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Many ships of all kinds were lost. Small landing craft were lost in dozens, others beached. As over 11,000 seacraft were involved from over 8 countries, exact figures are not available.
5 IJN and 2 USN.
During World War II, it is estimated that around 5,000 merchant ships and approximately 1,500 naval vessels were lost. The total number of ships lost includes both Allied and Axis powers and reflects the devastating impact of naval warfare, including submarine attacks, air raids, and surface engagements. The significant loss of shipping was a critical factor in the war, affecting supply lines and logistics for both sides.
10 Japanese 4 Allied
1,456,190
Approximately 1,300 to 1,500 big ships (such as oil tankers, container ships, and bulk carriers) are built each year worldwide.
There are 3 Eddie Stobart Petrol Tankers but this will change to 6 when they Commision the 3 Scania Tankers that they are getting
3 ships
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They created the Batam death march which cause the death of many americans. They made a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor with the lost of a number of ships They were very successful in the beginning of the war but lost steam as it progress and we were able to build up or fleet. They were unsuccessful in combating the submarine warfare against them. Losing many of there Tankers and other vessel they needed to supply there troops. \
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2,439 ships
2,439 ships
columbus lost santa maria
about 48
Sea transport has developed tremendously and in many ways in the last few years. Ships are getting bigger, Ultra Large tankers, giant container ships and huge cruise liners are now very common.