Here is a summary of major warships lost in World War 1. The list includes warships of destroyer/torpedo boat size and above, but nothing smaller. The German ships scuttled at Scapa Flow are not included but other vessels scuttled during the war are listed. Where I use the term explosion I am referring to accidental explosions, not the result of enemy action. The difference between a destroyer and torpedo boat is often a little arbitrary as is the lower end of torpedo boats so I've tried to include sea going vessels rather than coastal types.
Loss Summary
BB | BC | PDN | C | CV | M | DD/TB | |
Gunfire | - | 4 | - | 19 | 1 | 3 | 34 |
Ship Torps | 1 | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | 8 |
Sub Torps | - | - | 9 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Mines | 1 | - | 8 | 10 | - | 1 | 62 |
Accident | 2 | - | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 102 |
Other | 3 | - | 2 | 4 | - | - | 23 |
Total | 6 | 4 | 24 | 67 | 3 | 8 | 248 |
BB = Dreadnought Battleship, BC = Battlecruiser, PDN = Pre-dreadnought Battleship, C = Cruiser, CV = Seaplane Carrier, M = Monitor, DD/TB = Destroyer/Torpedo Boat
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