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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Abbotsford ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Sunderland ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
London ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868 )
Glasgow ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Thomas Venus ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868 )
T Venus ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864 )
D Bevan ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
10A1 ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863 )
10A1; Record YM ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864 )
10A1; HT68; Record Repair ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868 )
Contd 7A1; HT 77; Srp 77 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877 )
Contd 7A1 ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Hobart ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863 )
China ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864 )
Brisbane ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868 )
Demerara ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877 )
Clyde ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Bk - Barque ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Wood ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
527 ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868 )
528 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Previously referred to as signal letters (c.19th C), radio call signs enable a ship to communicate and are assigned by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
VNBR ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1863 ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
The individual and/or organisation listed as having been responsible for constructing the vessel. This can/may be the same as the owner and/or manager.
Pickersgill ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Lon ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868 )
Gls ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Adamson & Co ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863 )
Adamson ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868 )
Kerr Newton & Co ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
London ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868 )
Glasgow ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
London; Hobart ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863 )
London; China ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864 )
London; Brisbane ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868 )
Glasgow; Demerara ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877 )
Glasgow; Clyde ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
undefined ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Sail ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
No ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 25th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877, Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
Name of surveyor.
James Sibun ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 11th September 1864 1864 )
Samuel Pretious ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Abbotsford, 29th February 1868 1868 )
John Lawrence ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Abbotsford, 6th January 1877 1877 )
William T Mumford ( Annual Surveys Report for Abbotsford, 28th May 1878 1878 )
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