Hms Ludalady (?Luda Lady) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms ludalady (?luda lady) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 37.015 N,0 1.093 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.616917
  • Longitude: -0.018217
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 234
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2013

Surveying Details

H0457/41 19.3.41 DW IN 533633N, 000109W. (FO HUMBER 21.1.41). - PFNM 312/41, FNM 636/41 & NM 627/41. H0457/41 28.6.46 DW IN 533704N, 000110W, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G CLOSE S. (HCB NM 27/46) - NM 2206/46. H4984/47 30.7.47 SURVEYED AFTER DISPERSAL. POSN 533658.8N, 000101.5W, OR 294DEGS 48MIN, 5.4M FROM SPURN POINT LTHO. CLEAR AT 26FT, FOUL AT 27FT. SEABED 38FT. SCOUR 43FT. (HMS SCOTT,1947). - NM 2004/47. H0457/41 3.9.48 SURVEYED AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL, FOUL AT 30FT, CLEAR AT 29FT AND 27FT. SCOUR 6FT DEEP. BOTTOM UNEVEN WITH DEPTHS OF 32-35FT. POSN 533701N, 000100W. TIDE READINGS SPURN AND GRIMSBY. LOCATED BY A/S. TRACING HELD. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 23.7.48). - NM 1952/48. H] 15.9.77 SHOWN AS WK 7.6MTRS IN 533659N, 000100W ON BTDB SURVEY 1976 [K 5557/FH]. NE1188. 5.9.98 NOW SHOWN IN 533700N, 000058W ON HUMBER 8 [18TH EDN - 1997]. NE 1188. 3.7.00 WK 7.9MTRS SHOWN IN 5336.998N, 0000.990W [OGB] ON HUMBER 8 [20TH EDN 2000]. BR STD. HH091/178/01 3.3.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1178). AMEND FOUL. BR STD. 30.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1400). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914. HIRED AS ARMED PATROL SWEEPER FROM 11.1939. CONVERTED TO MINE-SWEEPER FROM 6.1940. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED. (SIBI & SRN).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY) wreck located?

The HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.015 N,0 1.093 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY)?

The seabed around the HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY) sink?

The HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY) sank on Jan 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY) belong to?

The HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY)?

The HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY) had a tonnage of 234 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY)?

The HMS LUDALADY (?LUDA LADY) is classified as a trawler.

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