List of shipwrecks in October 1943

The list of shipwrecks in October 1943 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during October 1943.

World War II: The Hunt-class destroyer struck a mine in the Aegean Sea off Kalymnos, losing her bow.

She was beached at Gümüşlük, Turkey (37°02′N 27°06′E / 37.033°N 27.100°E / 37.033; 27.100).

21 crewmen were killed and 30 wounded.

She was refloated on 1 December and proceeded on her own power to Egypt, but was later declared a total constructive loss and not repaired.