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Name of ship as recorded on the record
B O Davies ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
23/04/1932 ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
1058 ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
West Hartlepool ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931 )
West Hartlepool; Hartlepool ( Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932 )
Middlesbrough ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
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Steam ( Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Sold to British Iron & Steel Corp for Breaking up ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Recorded information relating the specific cargo being conveyed.
Oil in Bulk ( Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931 )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Middlesbrough ( Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
173 ( Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
John Edward Brown ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Inverted Direct acting Triple Expansion ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932 )
Triple Expansion ( Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1932 ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
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.
William Gray & Co Ltd ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
West Hartlepool ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
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Screw Steamer ( Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931 )
Pilot ( Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Steel ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
No ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
The official record pronounced by the Committee
To be broken up ( Construction Sections Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Profile & Deck Plan for B O Davies, 19th November 1931 1931, Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th June 1932 1932, Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class for B O Davies, 9th July 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Tees Pilot Cutters Co Ltd ( Request for Special Survey for B O Davies, 21st December 1931 1931, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932 )
Tees Pilots Cutters Co Ltd ( Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
+100A1 for Pilot Service; +LMC 5,32 CL; Lloyd\'s A & CP ( Steel Steamer Report for B O Davies, 6th June 1932 1932 )
+LMC 5,32; CL ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932 )
See FE Rpt ( Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932 )
Elec Lt ( Report on Electric Fittings for B O Davies, 28th May 1932 1932 )
+100A1 for Pilot Service 10/54; SS Mdb 7/50; +LMC 7/50; BS 12/54; TS 11/53 CL ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for B O Davies, 5th September 1955 1955 )
The individual and/or organisation listed that is responsible for the everyday management of a ship. This may be the same as the owner.
Benjamin Owen Davies ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for B O Davies, 9th May 1932 1932 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Middlesbrough ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932, Report on Boilers for B O Davies, 31st May 1932 1932 )
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