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Name of ship as recorded on the record

Ship name

British Security ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.

Launch Date

04/11/1937 ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.

Yard no

974G ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.

Ship type

Screw Motor Vessel ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938 )

undefined ( Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

Tanker ( Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938 )

Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.

Material of construction

Steel ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, 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 ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?

Auxillary

No ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?

Electric light fitted?

No ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.

Circumstances of loss or disposal

Sunk by Submarine ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

Recorded date for the vessel’s loss or disposal.

Date of loss, disposal or incident

20/05/1941 ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, 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.

The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.

Year of ship completion

1937 ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, 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

Harland & Wolff Ltd ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.

Place of build

Glasgow ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.

Location of Survey

Glasgow ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938 )

London ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938 )

Belfast ( Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937 )

Manchester ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940 )

Surrey ( Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941 )

Wokingham ( Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941 )

A vessel’s means of propulsion.

Propulsion

Motor (internal combustion) ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

undefined ( Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940 )

Is the steamer assisted by sail?

Sail assisted steamer

No ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?

Machinery aft?

No ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).

Is a donkey boiler fitted?

No ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, 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 ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

Vessel’s area of loss or disposal/last known recorded location.

Area of ship loss

Atlantic ( Request for Special Survey for British Security, 17th September 1936 1936, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Memo regarding classification for British Security, 21st December 1937 1937, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Security, 22nd December 1937 1937, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Boilers for British Security, 3rd August 1937 1937, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Security, 29th December 1937 1937, Half Midship Section Plan for British Security, 29th November 1937 1937, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 12th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 11th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Memo to Chief Ship Surveyor regarding classification for British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Letter from P L Warlow, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to The Secretary, London, regarding British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Steel Motorship Report for British Security, 5th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of British Security, 7th January 1938 1938, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Docking of British Security, 10th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for British Security, 5th July 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Part of the Machinery for British Security, 4th July 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for British Security, 5th June 1940 1940, Letter from J J McKenzie, Superintendent Engineer, British Tanker Co Ltd, to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Wokingham, regarding British Security, 27th February 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Malcolm K Scott, Secretary, to British Tanker Co Ltd, Surrey, regarding British Security, 26th February 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Security, Undated no date )

Previously referred to as signal letters (c.19th C), radio call signs enable a ship to communicate and are assigned by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).

Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.

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