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''

7 October

11 October

15 October

19 October

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

23 October

24 October

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