List of battles and other violent events by death toll World War II World War II

| Estimate | Name_ | Nat_ | Ship_type | Where_sunk | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9000 | Wilhelm Gustloff | Germany | Cruise ship | Baltic Sea | Jan 30, 1945 |
| 6,000-6,700 | Goya | Germany | Troopship | Baltic Sea | Apr 16, 1945 |
| 5,000-7,000 | Armenia | USSR | Hospital ship | Black Sea | Nov 7, 1941 |
| 5,000-7,000 | Cap Arcona | Germany | Prison ship | Baltic Sea | May 3, 1945 |
| 5620 | Junyō Maru | Japan | Hell ship | Indian Ocean | Sep 18, 1944 |
| 5400 | Toyama Maru | Japan | Troopship | Sea of Japan | Jun 29, 1944 |
| 4998 | Ryusei Maru | Japan | Troopship | Bali Sea | Feb 25, 1944 |
| 4755 | Tamatsu Maru | Japan | Troopship | Off Luzon | Aug 19, 1944 |
| 3,900-5,000 | Totila | Germany | Cargo ship | Crimean Peninsula | May 10, 1944 |