Hms James Ludford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms james ludford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 2.485 N,1 16.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.041417
  • Longitude: -1.271667
Wreck Depth 43.45 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS JAMES LUDFORD
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 60.1
Sonar Width 20.3
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 142
Tonnage 506
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1939
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 005,012.9,001,055
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0266/39 14.6.40 NDWPA IN 067 DEGS, 5.1 MILES FROM R TYNE N PIER LT. - NM 1473/40). H4871/68 3.7.68 EXAM'D 27.10.67 IN 550230N, 011651W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 146FT IN GEN DEPTH 166FT. SCOUR DEPTH 168FT. LENGTH 200FT APPROX. LIES E/W. (HMS MYRMIDON, HI 350/67). AMEND TO WK 24FMS. BR STD. H2433/71 21.4.71 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (ISS ROS DTD 31.12.70). H2189/71 22.5.72 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (ISS ROS DTD 13.11.71). 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 44MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 6.1.99 EXAM'D 9.7.98 IN 550229.0N, 011617.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.1 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. DISCERNABLE SHAPE. SOME DAMAGE TO SUPERSTRUCTURE AND DECKS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). PROBABLY UPRIGHT AND COLLAPSED. AMEND TO WK 43MTRS. BR STD. 21.3.06 LOCATED NOV '05 IN 5502.485N, 0116.289W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. (HMS BANGOR). NCA. HH242/630/07 30.5.06 LOCATED IN 5602.481N, 0116.291W [WGD]. (HMS CATTISTOCK, ROUTE SURVEY OCT-NOV 2005). NCA. 25.1.12 LOCATED 7.2011 IN LISTED POSN. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 4MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1359, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). NCA. 12.7.12 LOCATED 28.7.11 IN 5502.490N, 0116.300W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.06 IN GEN DEPTH 49.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 135/355 DEGS WITH BOWS N. (HMML GLEANER, HI 1359). NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 28.2.19 EXAM�D 28.2.19 IN 5502.485N, 0116.300W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 60.1MTRS, WIDTH 20.3MTRS, HT 6.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 142/322DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 5MTRS, WIDTH 12.9MTRS, 1MTRS DEEP TOWARD 55DEGS. MAINLY BROKEN UP BUT WITH DISCERNIBLE FEATURES, SCOURING TO NW & SE. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND NDW 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY COCHRANE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. BUILT FOR THE ADMIRALTY IN 1918, LAID UP TO RESERVE IN 1921. RECOMMISSIONED IN 1930 AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE TRAWLER, CONVERED TO A MINESWEEPER IN 1939. DETONATED A GERMAN LAID MINE. (WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

MAINLY BROKEN UP BUT WITH DISCERNIBLE FEATURES

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FAQ

Where is the HMS JAMES LUDFORD wreck located?

The HMS JAMES LUDFORD wreck is located at coordinates 55 2.485 N,1 16.3 W.

How deep is the HMS JAMES LUDFORD and where exactly is it located?

The HMS JAMES LUDFORD lies at a depth of about 43.45 meters and is located at coordinates 55 2.485 N,1 16.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS JAMES LUDFORD?

The seabed around the HMS JAMES LUDFORD lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the HMS JAMES LUDFORD sink?

The HMS JAMES LUDFORD sank on Dec 14, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HMS JAMES LUDFORD discovered?

The wreck of the HMS JAMES LUDFORD was discovered in 1939.

What country did the HMS JAMES LUDFORD belong to?

The HMS JAMES LUDFORD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS JAMES LUDFORD?

The HMS JAMES LUDFORD had a tonnage of 506 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS JAMES LUDFORD?

The HMS JAMES LUDFORD is classified as a fishing vessel.

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