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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Cheltonian ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
09/11/1911 ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
221 ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Sld ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911 )
Liv ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
J Mathias & Sons ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
The Cambrian Steam Navigation Co Ltd ( Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Sunderland ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911 )
Glasgow ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911 )
Darlington ( Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911 )
Liverpool ( Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Steam ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
undefined ( Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
+100A1; Lloyds A & CP; +LMC 12,11 ( Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911 )
+LMC 12,11 ( Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911 )
+100A1 Record 5,17 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917 )
+100A1 6,16; SS N Yk No 1-15; +LMC 9,15; TS 9,15 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Newport ( Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
4426 ( Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Name of surveyor.
Frank Cook ( Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911 )
John Needham ( Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917 )
William Sibun ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1911 ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
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.
Bartram & Sons Ltd ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Sunderland ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
London ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917 )
The individual and/or organisation listed that is responsible for the everyday management of a ship. This may be the same as the owner.
J Mathias & Sons ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
Lewis James Matthias ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
undefined ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
Screw Steamer ( Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Steel ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
No ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Cheltonian, 18th December 1911 1911, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Cheltonian, 28th December 1911 1911, Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911, Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911, Ship Forgings Form for Cheltonian, 31st October 1911 1911, Plan of Steel Boilers for Cheltonian, 14th August 1911 1911, Letter from W L Clark, to A Scott, Esq, London, regarding Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Cheltonian, 15th May 1917 1917, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Condition & Damage for Cheltonian, 8th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Cheltonian, 4th May 1917 1917, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Cheltonian, 2nd May 1917 1917 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
R Jones ( Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911 )
Jones ( Report on Machinery for Cheltonian, 20th December 1911 1911 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Sunderland; Newport ( Steel Steamer Report for Cheltonian, 27th December 1911 1911 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
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).
HVCD ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Cheltonian, 16th December 1911 1911 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
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