Battle of the Atlantic
The British steamer Woodtown (794t) hits a mine and sinks just off the North East Spit Buoy, Margate. 8 crewmen are lost. This is the result of the German destroyer minelaying operation in the Thames Estuary the night of the 12th.
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The Admiral Graf Spee sinks the British tanker Africa Shell (706t) south of Madagascar.
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