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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Dorothy ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
24/08/1864 ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Gloucester ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Gloucester ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864 )
Gloucester; Bristol ( Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864 )
London ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
undefined ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864 )
Sail ( Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
300 ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864 )
310 ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
James & Others ( Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864 )
James & Co ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872 )
W James & Co ( Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Name of surveyor.
Thomas Congdon ( Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864 )
Samuel Pretious ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872 )
Senhouse Martindale ( Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Gloucester; Brazil ( Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864 )
London; Ceylon ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869 )
London; Trincomalee ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871 )
London; Algoa Bay ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872 )
London; St Lucia ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Wood ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
A vessel’s calculated maximum speed.
1871 ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871 )
1872 ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1864 ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
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.
Miller & Son ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
undefined ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864 )
Aberystwith ( Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Bk - Barque ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Sk - Smack ( Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
No ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Letter from Miller & Son to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding certificate of testing of anchors for Dorothy, 9th September 1864 1864, Letter from William James to J T Cougdon Esq regarding testing on a public machine for Dorothy, 22nd September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, regarding the anchor & chain certificates for Dorothy, 10th September 1864 1864, Letter from Miller & Sons to George B Seyfang Esq, Regarding the report, & the anchors & chains for Dorothy, 14th September 1864 1864, Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Brs ( Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864 )
Lon ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872, Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
William James ( Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864 )
John Williams ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869 )
J Williams ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872 )
L Jenkins ( Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877 )
W Hughes ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
A- for 9 Years; to have fig 1 ( Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864 )
9A1 HT 69 ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869 )
9A1; Record YM ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871 )
Contd 7A1 ( Annual Surveys Report for Dorothy, 12th October 1877 1877 )
Contd 7A1; YM 79 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Brazil ( Survey Report for Dorothy, 17th September 1864 1864 )
Ceylon ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 11th March 1869 1869 )
Trincomalee ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 24th May 1871 1871 )
Algoa Bay ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Dorothy, 23rd April 1872 1872 )
St Lucia ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Dorothy, 11th July 1879 1879 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
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