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. 2 October 3 October For the sinking of the American tanker Esso Williamsburg on this day, see the entry for 22 September 1942 4 October 5 October 6 October 7 October 8 October 9 October 10 October 11 October 12 October 13 October 14 October 15 October 16 October 17 October 18 October 19 October For the loss of USS O'Brien on this day, see the entry for 15 September 1942. 20 October 21 October 22 October 23 October 24 October For the foundering of the Norwegian cargo ship SS Vestland on this day, see the entry for 15 January 1942. 25 October 26 October 27 October 28 October 29 October 30 October 31 October Unknown date Notes References 1942-10