List of shipwrecks in 1982
The list of shipwrecks in 1982 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during 1982.
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May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Unknown date |
January
5 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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Akebono Maru No. 28 | ![]() |
The trawler capsized and sank 50 nautical miles (93 km) north of Adak, Alaska, United States. Thirty-two crew were killed. |
26 January
Ship | Country | Description |
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MV Ekaterini P | ![]() |
The 963 grt freighter built was built in 1958 by James Lamont & Company, Greenock, Yard No 393 for Associated Humber Lines, Hull as the MV Darlington. In 1978 she was purchased by Evia Shipping Co, Chalkis, Greece and renamed MV Ekaterini P. She developed a list after cargo shifted on 20 April 1980, when on passage from Rouen for Lattakia and taken to Brest where she was laid up & subsequently vandalised. She was scuttled by the French Navy off Point Penmarc'h in position 47°19′N 05°26′W / 47.317°N 5.433°W on 26 January 1982.[1] |
February
12 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Victory | ![]() |
The tanker broke in two in a storm when 800 nautical miles (1,500 km) south west of Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Fourteen of her 32 crew were killed when their lifeboat broke up. The survivors were rescued by Manchester Challenge (![]() |
15 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ocean Ranger | ![]() |
The oil platform capsized in the Grand Banks, Newfoundland due to malfunctions in ballast system caused by a rogue wave. All 84 crewmembers were killed. |
16 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Mekhanik Tarasov | ![]() |
The cargo ship sank in the Atlantic Ocean. All but five hands were lost.[3] |
18 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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SAS President Kruger | ![]() |
the President-class frigate collided with the replenishment ship, SAS Tafelberg (![]() |
23 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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St. Bedan | ![]() |
The Troubles: The collier was boarded and bombed by an IRA team in Lough Foyle. All crew members survived. The hull was raised and broken up several months later. |
26 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Craigantlet | ![]() |
The container ship was wrecked at Killantringan Lighthouse in Portamaggie Bay, Wigtownshire, Scotland. |
28 February
Ship | Country | Description |
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Mar Caspio | ![]() |
The T2 tanker collided with barges in the Parana River and was consequently scrapped.[4][5] |
March
4 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Vortigern | ![]() |
The ferry ran aground at Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium. Later refloated, repaired and returned to service. |
7 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Golden Dolphin | ![]() |
The tanker exploded and sank 750 nautical miles (1,390 km) east of Bermuda with the loss of nine crew. Fourteen survivors were rescued by Norrland (![]() |
11 March
Ship | Country | Description |
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Ranga | ![]() |
![]() The remains of Ranga in 2006. The container ship lost engine power during a storm. She went aground at Dunmore Head, on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland. All crew members were rescued by breeches buoy and a Royal Air Force helicopter. The ship was a total loss, and the bow and other remains are visible today. |
April
9 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS Basilone | ![]() |
The decommissioned Gearing-class destroyer was sunk as a target in the Atlantic Ocean about 80 nautical miles (148 km) east of St. Augustine, Florida. |
13 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS Robinson | ![]() |
The decommissioned Fletcher-class destroyer was sunk as a target off Puerto Rico. |
18 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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Sharelga | ![]() |
The trawler was sunk when her nets were caught by the British submarine HMS Porpoise (![]() |
26 April
Ship | Country | Description |
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ARA Santa Fe | ![]() |
Falklands War: The Balao-class submarine sank alongside a pier at King Edward Point on South Georgia Island a day after suffering damage in combat with, and surrending to, British forces. She later was refloated and scuttled in February 1985. |
May
2 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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ARA General Belgrano | ![]() |
Falklands War: The Brooklyn-class light cruiser was torpedoed and sunk off the Isla de los Estados, Argentina by HMS Conqueror (![]() |
4 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Sheffield | ![]() |
Falklands War: The Type 42 destroyer was struck by one Exocet missile fired by an Argentine Navy Super Étendard and sank off the Falkland Islands. Twenty crew killed. The ship was taken in tow by HMS Yarmouth (![]() |
10 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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ARA Narwal | ![]() |
Falklands War: The spy trawler was damaged by bombs and cannon fire from Fleet Air Arm Sea Harriers from HMS Hermes (![]() |
11 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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ARA Isla de los Estados | ![]() |
Falklands War: The bulk carrier was sunk off the Falkland Islands by shelling from HMS Alacrity (![]() |
16 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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ARA Bahía Buen Suceso | ![]() |
Falklands War: The fleet supply ship was strafed by British Aerospace Sea Harriers from HMS Hermes (![]() |
22 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Ardent | ![]() |
Falklands War: The Type 21-class frigate sank as a result of damage sustained in bombing by Douglas A-4 Skyhawks of the Argentine Navy the previous day. The fighters were part of the air group on board the carrier ARA Veinticinco de Mayo (![]() |
24 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Antelope | ![]() |
![]() HMS Antelope Falklands War: The Type 21-class frigate was bombed and sunk in Grantham Sound, Falkland Islands. One crewmember and an army technician who was trying to defuse an unexploded bomb were killed. The attack was carried out by Douglas A-4 Skyhawks of the Argentine Air Force. |
25 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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HMS Coventry | ![]() |
Falklands War: The Type 42 destroyer was bombed and sunk north of the Falkland Sound, Falkland Islands by Douglas A-4 Skyhawks of the Argentine Air Force. Nineteen crew were killed. |
Atlantic Conveyor | ![]() |
Falklands War: The container ship was struck by two Exocet missiles fired by Argentine Navy Super Étendard aircraft. The ship was set on fire, and abandoned. Twelve of her crew were killed. |
30 May
Ship | Country | Description |
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Atlantic Conveyor | ![]() |
Falklands War: The container ship sank at 50°40′S 54°28′W / 50.667°S 54.467°W as a result of damage sustained in the attack on 25 May. |
June
6 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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Transit | ![]() |
1982 Lebanon War: The coaster was damaged the Mediterranean Sea 8 nautical miles (15 km) off Tripoli, Lebanon. The cause was sabotage, a bomb being placed on board. She was carrying refugees to Larnaca, Cyprus, 25 of whom were killed. The ship was beached but later sank.[10] |
8 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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RFA Sir Galahad | ![]() |
Falklands War: The Round Table-class landing ship logistics was wrecked and set on fire by bombs dropped by Douglas A-4 Skyhawks of the Argentine Air Force at Port Pleasant, Falkland Islands, and set on fire. Forty-eight sailors and soldiers were killed. |
21 June
Ship | Country | Description |
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RFA Sir Galahad | ![]() |
Falklands War: The wreck of the Round Table-class landing ship logistics was towed out to sea and sunk in the South Atlantic Ocean by the submarine HMS Onyx (![]() |
July
18 July
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS Agerholm | ![]() |
The decommissioned Gearing-class destroyer was sunk as a target by a UGM-109 Tomahawk missile fired by the submarine USS Guitarro (![]() |
USS Porterfield | ![]() |
The decommissioned Fletcher-class destroyer was sunk as a target. |
August
9 August
Ship | Country | Description |
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Hasrat Mulia | ![]() |
The ferry sank in the Strait of Macassar. Only 135 survivors were reported of the 400 people on board.[11] |
Litison Bride | ![]() |
Iran–Iraq War: The cargo ship was sunk in the Persian Gulf by a rocket fired by an Iranian Navy warship. All 26 crew survived.[12] |
Sambow Banner | ![]() |
Iran–Iraq War: The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Persian Gulf by an Iranian Navy ship.[12] |
September
18 September
Ship | Country | Description |
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Lady Ann | ![]() |
The offshore supply vessel collided with Regional Endeavour (![]() ![]() |
October
12 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Elhawi Star | ![]() |
The cargo ship sank in calm seas off Rijeka Yugoslavia. All 30 crew survived.[14] |
16 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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Island Cement | ![]() |
![]() The wreck of Island Cement the day after she was scuttled. |
21 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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ARA Bahía Buen Suceso | ![]() |
Falklands War: The abandoned fleet replenishment ship was towed out to deep water in the South Atlantic Ocean off the Falkland Islands and sunk by British Aerospace Sea Harriers of 809 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm and a torpedo fired by submarine HMS Onyx (![]() |
24 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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SS Poet | ![]() |
The ship passed Cape Henlopen on 24 October bound for Port Said Egypt with a cargo of corn and 34 crew. She was never heard from again.[15] |
25 October
Ship | Country | Description |
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USS Savage | ![]() |
The decommissioned Edsall-class destroyer escort was sunk as a target in the Pacific Ocean off California. |
November
14 November
Ship | Country | Description |
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Nesam | ![]() |
The cargo ship capsised and sank in bad weather 85 nautical miles (157 km) off the Isles of Scilly with the loss of five of her eleven crew.[16][17] The survivors were recued by a RAF Sea King helicopter of 202 Squadron. |
December
19 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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European Gateway | ![]() |
The ferry collided with Speedlink Vanguard (![]() ![]() |
31 December
Ship | Country | Description |
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Johanna | ![]() |
The Coaster ran aground at Hartland Point, Devon, United Kingdom. The ship was declared to be abandoned and was stripped by local inhabitants.[20][21] |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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Neg Chieftain | ![]() |
The tug capsized and sank off Ramsgate, Kent. She was subsequently raised.[22] |
Unirea | ![]() |
The oil tanker suffered an explosion, broke up, and sank in the Black Sea 40 nautical miles (46 miles; 74 km) south-southeast of Cape Kaliakra, Bulgaria, with the loss of one life. |
Unknown date
Ship | Country | Description |
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Mahi | ![]() |
The research ship was sunk in the Pacific Ocean off Waianae, Hawaii, to serve as a recreational dive site. |
References
- ↑ "MV Ekaterini P. [+1982]".
- ↑ "Fourteen lost as lifeboat from crippled ship shinks". The Times (61157). London. 13 February 1982. col E, p. 1.
- ↑ "Soviet seamen drown after refusing rescue". The Times (61160). London. 17 February 1982. col B, p. 1.
- ↑ "T2 TANKERS - C". Mariners. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ↑ "Cayuse". Auke Visser. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ↑ "Nine killed in tanker explosion". The Times (61176). London. 8 March 1982. col G, p. 4.
- ↑ Dáil Éireann - Volume 387 - 7 March 1989
- ↑ "Submarine blamed for sinking boat". The Times (61211). London. 18 March 1982. col C, p. 3.
- ↑ "Britain admits sub sank trawler". The Times (61223). London. 3 May 1982. col A-C, p. 16.
- ↑ "HARINGVLIET". Stichting Maritiem Historische Databank. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ↑ "Sea Search". The Times (61308). London. 10 August 1982. col G, p. 4.
- 1 2 "Iraq sets up Gulf exclusion zone". The Times (61310). London. 13 August 1982. col C, p. 5.
- ↑ "PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION CARRIED OUT BY W.B. THOMSON INTO THE FOUNDERING OF THE M.V. 'LADY ANN' OFF EXMOUTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA ON 18TH SEPTEMBER 1982" (PDF). Australia Transportation Safety Board. 1 October 1982. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- ↑ "Ship sinks". The Times (61362). London. 14 October 1982. col D, p. 8.
- ↑ Meyer, Eugene L. (1980-11-26). "Last Voyage of the S.S. Poet". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- ↑ "Four dead as cargo ship sinks". The Times (61389). London. 15 November 1982. col A, p. 1.
- ↑ "Teenager is shipwreck hero". The Times (61390). London. 16 November 1982. col D, p. 2.
- 1 2 "Four die, 65 saved as ferry sinks in N Sea collision". The Times (61419). London. 20 December 1982. col B-D, p. 1.
- 1 2 "M/S STENA SHIPPER." (in Swedish). Fakta om Fartyg. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ↑ "Bloody past of the wreckers". London: Daily Mail. 24 January 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2008.
- ↑ "Dutch wreck captain to sue for £½m". The Times (61442). London. 5 January 1983. col B, p. 2.
- ↑ Lane, Anthony (2009). Shipwrecks of Kent. Stroud: The History Press. pp. 82–84. ISBN 978-0-7524-1720-2.
See also
|- | | |List of shipwrecks
Ship events in 1982 | |||||||||||
Ship launches: | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 |
Ship commissionings: | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 |
Ship decommissionings: | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 |
Shipwrecks: | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 |
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