List of shipwrecks in October 1942

The list of shipwrecks in October 1942 includes all ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during October 1942.

1 October
For the sinking of the British cargo ship Siam II on this day, see the entry for 30 September 1942.

3 October
For the sinking of the American tanker Esso Williamsburg on this day, see the entry for 22 September 1942

19 October
For the loss of USS O'Brien on this day, see the entry for 15 September 1942.

24 October
For the foundering of the Norwegian cargo ship SS Vestland on this day, see the entry for 15 January 1942.