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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Bolama ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
19/04/1883 ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
260 ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Hull ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883 )
London ( Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Steam ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883 )
undefined ( Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Hul ( Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Empresa Nacional ( Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
+100A1; +LMC; LA & CP ( Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883 )
+LMC ( Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
West Coast of Africa ( Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
S - Ship ( Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883 )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Hull ( Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1883 ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 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.
Earle's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Hull ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
undefined ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
Screw Steamer ( Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Iron ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 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.
No ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Plan of Half Midship Section for Bolama, 20th July 1882 1882, Press Copy of a Receipt for Steel Plates manufactured for Earles Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Copy of steel testing certificate for steel plates for Bolama, 2nd September 1882 1882, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, 1882 1882, Plan of Iron Donkey Boiler for Bolama, 1882 1882, Steel Boiler Plan for Bolama,1882 1882, Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Memo on Remarks of the Chief Surveyor, regarding Classification of the ship, Bolama, 21st June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883, List of Spare Gear for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Tests of Boiler Steel for Bolama, Undated no date )
Name of surveyor.
James McNeil ( Letter from James McNeil, Hull Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, in reply of the classing letter, stating that the ballast tanks of Bolama have been tested in accordance of the requirements, 23rd June 1883 1883, Form of Particulars for Record of Double Bottoms, &c, in Lloyd's Register for Bolama, 20th June 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883 )
John B Stevens ( Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Lisbon ( Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Hull; West Coast of Africa ( Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
539 ( Iron Ship Report for Bolama, 15th June 1883 1883, Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Compound, Surface condensing; Vertical inverted, direct acting ( Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
1883 ( Report on Machinery for Bolama, 16th June 1883 1883 )
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