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About the ship plan and survey report collection

Our unique ship plan and survey reports hold a wealth of information concerning vessels classed by Lloyd's Register. Dating back to the 1830s, the collection offers an insight into the design, construction and servicing of ships throughout their career. From correspondence, to telegrams, and midship sections.

Please be aware there may be material within the Collection that contains imagery or information that some may find upsetting. The documents were produced within the context of the time and do not reflect the views or opinions of Lloyd's Register or the Lloyd's Register Foundation today.

The Centre's digitisation activities are ongoing and therefore some ships/documents from the collection may not yet be available.

You can browse by popular ship types below.

Popular ship types

  • Passenger Liner

  • Cargo

  • Tanker

  • Ferry

  • Refrigerated cargo

  • Coaster