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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Akita ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939 )
Boston Heron ( Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Muroto ( Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
23/03/1939 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
Yard no
1201 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Selby ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939 )
Hull ( Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939 )
Selby; Hull ( Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939 )
Cardiff ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954 )
Birmingham ( Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939 )
Pembrokeshire ( Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962 )
London ( Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962 )
London; Milford Haven ( Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962 )
Milford Haven ( Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Steel ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
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 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
The official record pronounced by the Committee
Loss or disposal
Stranded & sunk ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Number of lives lost
6 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Recorded date for the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Date of loss, disposal or incident
03/12/1962 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Rig
K - Ketch ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939 )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
314 ( Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Engine type
Reciprocating Steam Triple Expansion Direct Acting Vertical ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939 )
Triple Expansion ( Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939 )
Triple Expasion Reciprocating DA ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
Ship type
undefined ( Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1939 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
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
Cochrane & Sons Ltd ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Selby ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Steam ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
undefined ( Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
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 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Circumstances of loss or disposal
Stranded on rocks during gales & Subsequently Sank ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Vessel’s place of loss or disposal/last known recorded location.
Place of ship loss
Glas Island, Scalpay ( Half Midship Section Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Profile & Deck Plan for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Rudder & Stern Frame Plan for Akita, 1939 1939, Letter from W B Engledow, per The Surveyors, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Boston Heron, 28th June 1939 1939, Letter from A R Sneddon, Lloyd\'s Register, Hull, to The Secretary, London, regarding Akita, 28th June 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 27th June 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Copy of a Certificate of Testing for Akita, 23rd May 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Akita, 22nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Copy of Letter from Neale & West Ltd, Cardiff, regarding Muroto, 12th February 1954 1954, Letter from A H Davies, Managing Director, to The Secretary, Lloyds Register, London, regarding Boston Heron, 21st December 1962 1962, Copy of message from the Salvage Association\'s Surveyor at Glasgow, regarding sinking of Boston Heron on 3rd December 1962, dated 8th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Letter from pro Secretary, to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Pembrokeshire, regarding Boston Heron, 19th December 1962 1962, Letter to Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd, Milford Haven, regarding Boston Heron, 7th December 1962 1962, Question & Answer Memo between London & Milford Haven Offices, regarding Boston Heron being screwshaft survey, 10th December 1962 1962, Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Copy of a Certificate of Survey for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962, Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Copy of a Memo for Boston Heron, 2nd January 1963 1963, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Neale & West Ltd ( Request for Special Survey for Akita, 29th December 1938 1938, Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939 )
Merchants (Milford Haven) Ltd ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Hul ( Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939 )
Mil ( Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
+100A1; Stm Trawler; +LMC 6,39; Lloyds A & CP; CL; Fitted for Fuel 6,39 Fp above 150F; FD; CL ( Steel Steamer Report for Boston Heron, 2nd June 1939 1939 )
+LMC 6,39; Fitt for Oil 6,39 &c FD CL ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939 )
See Hul FE 50041 ( Report on Boilers for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Akita, 2nd June 1939 1939 )
DS 11,62 ( Report of Ship Surveys & Repairs for Boston Heron, 5th December 1962 1962 )
+100A1; Trawler 6,62; SS 5,59; +LMC 6,59; BS M 7,62; Sp 7,59; TS N 12,59 CL ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, Breaking up, etc for Boston Heron, Undated no date )
The individual and/or organisation listed that is responsible for the everyday management of a ship. This may be the same as the owner.
Ship manager
Joshua Symonds Neale ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Akita, 25th May 1939 1939 )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
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