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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Lord Desborough ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907 )
Burbo ( Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
09/11/1907 ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
173 ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
undefined ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954 )
London ( Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Steam ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954 )
undefined ( Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, 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 Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Sold for Breaking Up ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
The country or national waters where a vessel is lost/disposed of, or last recorded.
United Kingdom ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
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 Conservators of the River Thames ( Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907 )
Robert Philipson ( Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907 )
Name of surveyor.
David McAuslan ( Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907 )
William R Austin ( Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Glasgow; London ( Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
FA - Fore & Aft ( Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907 )
Sp - Sloop ( Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907 )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
London ( Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907 )
Liverpool ( Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944 )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Glasgow ( Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907 )
Port Glasgow ( Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1907 ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, 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.
Ferguson Bros ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Port Glasgow ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Port Glasgow ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906 )
Port Glasgow; Greenock ( Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907 )
London ( Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907 )
Liverpool ( Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
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 Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
The official record pronounced by the Committee
To be broken up ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
Vessel’s place of loss or disposal/last known recorded location.
Barrow-in-Furness ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
Recorded date for the vessel’s loss or disposal.
__/__/0000 ( Plan of Midship Section for Sand Pump Hopper Dredger, Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Plan of Profile & Deck for Lord Desborough, 26th October 1906 1906, Memo from Chief Surveyors to the Classing Committee regarding class of Burbo, 17th December 1907 1907, Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Memorandum of alterations reported since ship was surveyed for assignment of Load Lines for Burbo, 24th September 1945 1945, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954, Freeboard & Draught Document for Burbo, Undated no date )
The individual and/or organisation listed
The Conservators of the River Thames ( Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907 )
Conservators of the River Thames ( Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907 )
Docks & Harbour Board ( Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
+100A1 (Steel) Hopper Dredger; Lloyd's A & Cp; +LMC 12,07 ( Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907 )
+LMC 12,07 ( Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907 )
+100A1; Hopper Dredger ( Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944 )
+100A1 Hopper Dredger For River & Estuary Service 1,53; SS Liv 5,49; +LMC 5,49; BS 12,52; ts 7,51 OG ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
London ( Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
2965 ( Steel Steamer Report for Lord Desborough, 11th December 1907 1907, Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907, Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907, Surveys for Freeboard Report for Burbo, 19th June 1944 1944, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Burbo, 21st October 1954 1954 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Triple Expansion ( Form of Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Lord Desborough, 28th November 1907 1907 )
Direct Acting Triple Expansion ( Report on Machinery for Lord Desborough, 7th December 1907 1907 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
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