King Lud (1)

Captured and Sunk by German Raider Emden - 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

Vessel

Built

Service

Tonnage

King Lud (1)

1906

1914 Captured and sunk by German cruiser Emden near Ceylon

3650

Official Number

Ship Builder

Engine Builder

Engine Type

HP

Screws

124273

J L Thompson

Sunderland

Blair & Co

Stockton

Steam 3 Cyl

1700 IHP

1

King Line Steamship Co
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