Mined Coasts (World War Two): British

Although up to a million mines were laid during WWII, and were a constant menace to vessels sailing in coastal waters, the general public has never been aware of the massive toll they took on both ships and lives.

From British Vessels Lost at Sea 1939-45, published by HMSO in 1947, the author has extracted those that were mined and added as much additional information as he could find about each incident, including those where the ship was damaged, but not sunk.

A Fishing Vessel section is included.