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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Counsellor ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
Colonial ( Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
03/04/1903 ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
199 ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Belfast ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903 )
Liverpool ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Steel ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
No ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Bel ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903 )
Liv ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916 )
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).
VBLD ( Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903 )
The individual and/or organisation listed that is responsible for the everyday management of a ship. This may be the same as the owner.
Name of surveyor.
E J Milton ( Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903 )
John Dykes ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916 )
William Sibun ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Belfast; South African Ports ( Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903 )
Liverpool; Glasgow ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1903 ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, 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.
Workman, Clark & Co Ltd ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Belfast ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Steam ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Plan of Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, 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 Auxiliary Boiler for Counsellor, 11th June 1902 1902, Plan of Steel Main Boilers for Counsellor, 5th June 1902 1902, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Counsellor, 14th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Half Midship Section Plan for Colonial, 6th May 1903 1903, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding Completion of First S S No 3 for Counsellor, 13th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916, Plan of Longitudinal Elevation for Counsellor, Undated no date )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Charente Steamship Co Ltd ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916 )
The Charente Steam Ship Co Ltd ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903 )
T & J Harrison ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
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) spar dk; +LMC 5,03; Elect light; Lloyds A & CP ( Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903 )
+LMC 5,03; Elect light ( Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903 )
+100A1; Spar deck; record 6,16; S S Liv No 3-6,16 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916 )
MS 5,15 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
South African Ports ( Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903 )
Glasgow ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
4958 ( Steel Steamer Report for Counsellor, 12th May 1903 1903, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Counsellor, 7th June 1916 1916, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Counsellor, 3rd June 1916 1916 )
4957 ( Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Triple Expansion Direct Acting Vertical Inverted Cylinders ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Counsellor, 1st May 1903 1903 )
Triple Expansion Direct Acting ( Report on Machinery for Counsellor, 8th May 1903 1903 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
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