Interpreting the Register Books

A research tool analysing the evolution of the Register Books since the 18^th - mid-20^th Century and providing guidance in their interpretation

18^th Century Register Books

The earliest Register Book was published in 1764, setting the template of a publication yearly published ever since. Alt...

19^th Century Register Books

A rivalry between shipowners and underwriters culminated in 1799 with the production of a Register published by the Ship...

Early 20^th Century Register Books

At the dawn of the 20^th Century, Lloyd's Register had become a global entity operating in all continents. Thi...

Mid-20^th Century Register Books

By the mid-20^th Century, despite an exponential expansion in worldwide shipping was just beginning, new chall...