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List of shipwrecks in June 1940


The list of shipwrecks in June 1940 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during June 1940. Most of the ships listed here were lost in connection with World War II.


For the scuttling of HMS Mashobra on this day, see the entry for 25 May 1940.
For the scuttling of RFA Oleander on this day, see the entry for 26 May 1940.

World War II: The Adua-class submarine was depth charged and sunk west of Crete (35°29′N 20°06′E / 35.483°N 20.100°E / 35.483; 20.100) by HMS Dainty and HMS Ilex (both  Royal Navy).


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