Ludwig Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ludwig Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 6.853 N,54 34.212 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.114217
  • Longitude: 54.570200
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUDWIG
Type tanker
Length 60 m
Width 10 m
Draught 5
Shadow Height 15
Orientation 70
Tonnage 1200
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2010

Surveying Details

HH488/500/03 25.6.99 HH488/500/03 25.6.99 SUNK IN 2506.75N, 5434.30E [WGD]. LENGTH 100MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS, HT 15MTRS. (MENAS, FAX DTD 23.6.99). INS AS DW. - NM 2773/99. HH488/500/03 22.9.99 HH488/500/03 22.9.99 ISO DANGER BUOY, QW, ESTABLISHED IN 2506.75N, 5434.17E [WGD]. (HYDROPAC 971/99). - NM 3889/99. HH100/351/15 27.3.00 HH100/351/15 27.3.00 POSN OF WK IS 2506.879N, 5434.220E [WGD]. MARKED BY A RED/BLACK BUOY. (C LOBEL, E-MAIL DTD 19.3.00). NCA. 3.12.07 SEP 2007/000088953 3.12.07 LOCATED IN 2506.893N, 5434.238E [WGD]. (HMS RAMSAY, OPERATION AINTREE 2007, SCREENSHOT FROM MTSS DATA DTD 29.11.07). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 15.11.10 SEP 2010/000190206 15.11.10 WK LOCATED BY SONAR AND CONFIRMED BY DIVER IN 2506.853N, 5434.212E [WGD]. ISO DANGER BUOY LOCATED ON SEABED IN 2506.764N, 5434.415E WITH SINKER IN 2506.768N, 5434.448E. (HMS PEMBROKE, HN DTD 11.10.10). AMEND WK POSN. BR STD. DELETE BUOY. BR STD. 7.2.12 7.2.12 VESSEL IS LUDWIG, LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS, DRAUGHT 5MTRS. LIES ON PORT SIDE, VIRTUALLY INTACT, WITH BOWS TOWARDS 070 DEGS. BRIDGE RECEIVED A DIRECT HIT AND THE EXPLOSION RIPPED OUT THE INTERNAL WALLS AND BRIDGE ROOF. SHRAPNEL HOLES IN FUNNEL. FURTHER PROJECTILE EXIT HOLE IN STBD SIDE OF HULL. ('UAE UNDER WATER EXPLORER', VIA B LUGG). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY UAE NAVY FOR TARGET PRACTICE.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS ENE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 6.853 N,54 34.212 E
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FAQ

Where is the LUDWIG wreck located?

The LUDWIG wreck is located at coordinates 25 6.853 N,54 34.212 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LUDWIG?

The seabed around the LUDWIG lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LUDWIG discovered?

The wreck of the LUDWIG was discovered in 1999.

What cargo was the LUDWIG carrying?

The LUDWIG was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LUDWIG?

The LUDWIG had a tonnage of 1200 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUDWIG?

The LUDWIG is classified as a tanker.

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