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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Birdoswald ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
11/06/1892 ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
191 ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
undefined ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891 )
Steam ( Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
No ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
West Hartlepool ( Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
Sunderland ( Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1892 ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
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.
Furness Withy & Co Ltd ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
West Hartlepool ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Calculations relating to Plan of Steel Boiler for Birdoswald, 12th August 1891 1891, Letter from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding plans of Birdoswald for the case of a sister vessel 3rd August 1892 1892, Ship Forgings Form for Birdoswald, 8th March 1892 1892, Letter from Charles Fowling, Hartlepool Surveyor, to The Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding first entry report & deck plates for Birdoswald, 30th July 1892 1892, Form from Alexander Douglas to The Secretary of Lloyds Register forwarding Midship Section for Birdoswald, 25th July 1892 1892 )
Name of surveyor.
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