The list of shipwrecks in August 1940 includes

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 August 1940.

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References

{{WWII shipwrecks 1940-08