List of shipwrecks in October 1944

World War II: The Vorpostenboot was bombed and sunk in the Skaggerak off Justøy, Norway by Bristol Beaufighter aircraft of 404 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force.

World War II: Battle of Leyte Gulf: The Independence-class aircraft carrier was damaged by an Imperial Japanese Navy Yokosuka D4Y "Judy" kamikaze aircraft attack with the loss of 108 of her 1,469 crew.

World War II: Battle of Leyte Gulf: The Casablanca-class escort carrier was sunk in the Pacific Ocean near Leyte, Philippines by Japanese kamikaze aircraft with the loss of about 140 of her 889 crew.

World War II: Battle off Cape Engaño: The Zuihō-class aircraft carrier was bombed and sunk by aircraft from USS Hornet ( United States Navy) with the loss off 215 of her 974 crew.

Survivors were rescued by Ise and Kuwa (both  Imperial Japanese Navy).