Captured and Sunk - 1914
KING LUD SS was a British Merchant Steamer of 3,650 tons.
On the 25th September 1914 when 25 miles Ssw (true) from Point de Galle, captured by German Light Cruiser SMS Emden and sunk by bombs/charges.
There were no casualities
Master
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From
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To
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R Bowie
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1906
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1913
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D Harris
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1913
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1914
Captured & sunk
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Vessel
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Built
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Tonnage
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Official No
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Ship Builder
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Engine Builder
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Engine Type
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HP
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Screws
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King Lud (1)
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1906
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3650
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124273
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J L Thompson
Sunderland
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Blair & Co
Stockton
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Triple Expansion Steam
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1700 IHP
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1
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