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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Arab ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
__/11/1841 ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867 )
__/__/1841 ( Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Yarmouth ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Master
Gowing ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848 )
William Marshall ( Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842 )
T Gowing ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844 )
R Early ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847 )
R Kemp ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852 )
James Bloom ( Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863 )
Samuel Pile ( Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
A1 for 12 years ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841 )
A1 for 4 Years ( Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842 )
12A1 ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852 )
AE1 ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847 )
Rest 8A1; Record YM ( Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863 )
Contd A1 for 3 Years from 1866 ( Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867 )
Cont A1 for 5 Years from 1866; record YM ( Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Sail ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
System of measurement that replaced ‘Builder’s Old Measurement’, taking a vessel’s internal capacity as the standard. Vessels built between 1836 and 1854 were legally required to display both tonnages.
Gross Register Tonnage (NM)
172 3 / 10 ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841 )
172 ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
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 ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Port belonging to
Bideford ( Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842 )
Yarmouth/Great Yarmouth ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
London ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
126 ( Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842 )
176 ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844 )
184 ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847 )
189 ( Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Voyage information
London; Yarmouth; Mediterranean ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844 )
London; Mediterranean ( Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867 )
Gt Yarmouth; Cardiff; Mediterranean ( Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
A vessel’s calculated maximum speed.
Speed (knots)
1867 ( Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1841 ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
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.
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Betts & Co ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863 )
Thomas How ( Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842 )
J H Brenan ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847 )
Betts ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848 )
Scott & Co ( Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Great Yarmouth; Yarmouth / Great Yarmouth ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841 )
Bideford ( Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842 )
London ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867 )
Gt Yarmouth; London ( Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Destined voyage
Mediterranean ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867 )
New York ( Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842 )
Cardiff; Mediterranean ( Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Rig
Sr - Schooner ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852 )
Bg - Brig ( Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847 )
Bn - Brigantine ( Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
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 ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Report of Survey for Arab, 7 December 1841 1841, Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Bid ( Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842 )
Lon ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Wood ( Survey Report for Arab, 16th March 1842 1842, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844, Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Report of Survey for Repairs; Half Time for Arab, 11th April 1863 1863, Report of Survey for Repairs; First Continuation for Arab, 3rd August 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
Name of surveyor.
Surveyor
Nathaniel Middleton ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 19th November 1844 1844 )
Joseph Horatio Ritchie ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Arab, 24th November 1847 1847, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852 )
Peter Courtenay ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848 )
Thomas W Wawn ( Report of Survey for Repairs; Continuation 2nd Rule of Restoration for Arab, 24th July 1869 1869 )
System of admeasurement referred to as ‘Builder’s Old Measurement’ (BM or BOM) in place between 1786 and 1836.
Gross Register Tonnage (OM)
176 ( Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 14th January 1848 1848, Annual Surveys Report for Arab, 21st January 1852 1852 )
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