During World War II, approximately 1,500 oil tankers were sunk due to military actions, including submarine attacks and air strikes. The Allied and Axis powers both targeted these vessels to disrupt supply lines and resource availability. The significant loss of oil tankers had a profound impact on the logistics and operational capabilities of naval forces throughout the war.
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It's estimated that over 200 oil tankers have sunk since the early 20th century. The exact number can vary depending on definitions and classifications of tankers, but notable incidents include the Torrey Canyon in 1967 and the Exxon Valdez in 1989, which highlighted the environmental risks associated with tanker accidents. Additionally, many smaller tankers and those involved in conflicts have also been lost.
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Britain's Lusitania was sunk by Germany
The British lost 76 submarines during WWII.
103 merchant ships were sunk in world war one
Old Answer: Lusitania was the ship that was sunk in World War 1 on the 1st May 1915, but I don't know about World War 2. New Answer: The Athenia was sunk by the German's in 1939.
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The Lusitania.
They were all sunk or scuttled (intentionally sunk).
the Lusitiania. Don't quote me on the spelling.
One ship was sunk by the Bismark.It was the British Battle-cruiser Hood, which was sunk during a naval battle between the Bismark, the escorting cruiser Prince Eugen, the Hood, and the Battleship Prince of Wales.The Bismark was then sunk a few days later by elements of the Home Fleet, and Air Arm.