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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Akera ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Stancleeve ( British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
04/05/1942 ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
Yard no
253 ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
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).
Signal letter/Call sign
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Port of registry
London ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942 )
The individual and/or organisation listed that is responsible for the everyday management of a ship. This may be the same as the owner.
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
BS Asterisk (with freeboard) ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942 )
MBS Asterisk ( British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942 )
BS Asterisk (With Freeboard) ( British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942 )
BS Asterisk With Freeboard 6,61; S S 3,56; MBS Asterisk 3,56; BS M 12,59; SP 3,56; TS 12,58; CL ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Steel ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
5970 ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942 )
5971 ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
Lloyd's Proving House?
No ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Circumstances of loss or disposal
Sold to Matsukura Shoten K K for Breaking up at Hirao ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Vessel’s area of loss or disposal/last known recorded location.
Area of ship loss
Yamaguchi Prefecture ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1942 ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
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.
Shipbuilder
William Pickersgill & Sons Ltd ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Sunderland ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Sld ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Stanhope Steam Ship Co Ltd ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Sunderland ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942 )
London; Kobe ( Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
Ship type
Screw Steamer ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942 )
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A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Steam ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
undefined ( Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
Refrigeration machinery fitted for cargo purposes?
No ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
The official record pronounced by the Committee
Loss or disposal
To be broken up ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Vessel’s place of loss or disposal/last known recorded location.
Place of ship loss
Hirao ( British Corporation for the Survey & Registry of Shipping Report of Hull & Equipment for Akera, July 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942, British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Survey for Freeboard for Stancleeve, 1st June 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Deputy Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to The Kobe Surveyors, regarding Akera, 9th October 1961 1961, Question & Answer Memo between London & Kobe Offices, regarding sale to ship breakers, for Akera, 6th September 1961 1961, Memo for Akera, 8th August 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Akera, 18th September 1961 1961, Memo of recommendations for classification of Stancleeve, 10th August 1961 1961, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Akera, 27th September 1961 1961 )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Location of engine build
Sunderland ( British Corporation Register of Shipping & Aircraft Report of Machinery for Akera, 30th June 1942 1942 )
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