The list of shipwrecks in January 1942 includes all

ship A ship is a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and other sufficiently deep waterways, carrying cargo or passengers, or in support of specialized missions, such as defense, research, and fishing. Ships are generally distinguished ...

s sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during January 1942.

1 January

2 January

''For the sinking of the Panamanian cargo ship ''Ruth Alexander'', and the scuttling of the Swedish cargo ship ''Shantung'' on this day, see the entry for 25 December 1941.''

3 January

''For sinking of the British tanker ''Cardita'', see the entry for 31 December, 1941.''

4 January

5 January

6 January

7 January

8 January

9 January

10 January

11 January

''For sinking of the American tanker ''Manatawny'' on this date, see the entry for 12 December 1941.''

12 January

13 January

14 January

15 January

16 January

17 January

18 January

19 January

20 January

21 January

22 January

23 January

24 January

25 January

26 January

27 January

28 January

29 January

30 January

31 January

Unknown date

References

{{WWII shipwrecks 1942-01