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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Earl Rosebery ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889 )
Lakemba ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
21/03/1885 ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
121 ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Name of surveyor.
George Newcomb ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885 )
John Dawkins ( Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888 )
George P Cooper ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889 )
Henri Wilkinson ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
undefined ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885 )
Sail ( Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Glasgow ( Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
C Kerr ( Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885 )
Frampton ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889 )
M Frampton ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Port Glasgow; Glasgow; Monte Video ( Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885 )
Glasgow; Melbourne ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888 )
London; Melbourne ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Bk - Barque ( Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
undefined ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1885 ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
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.
Russell & Co ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Port Glasgow ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Glasgow ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888 )
Port Glasgow; Glasgow; Greenock ( Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885 )
London ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Iron ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889 )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
No ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 1st November 1884 1884, Letter from James Williamson, for Greenock Surveyor John Dawkins, to C Hopper Esq, London, stating first & last date of survey for Earl Rosebery, 14th May 1885 1885, Ship Forgings or Castings Form for Earl Rosebery, 3rd January 1885 1885, Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Grk ( Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885 )
Gls ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888 )
Lon ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
A McAllister & Co ( Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885 )
W J Crawford ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888 )
W & J Crawford ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889 )
S Denniston & Co ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
+100A1; LA & CP ( Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885 )
+100A1 9,88 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888 )
+100A1; SS No 1-89 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889 )
+100A1 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Monte Video ( Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885 )
Melbourne ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Lakemba, 4th October 1890 1890 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
1174 ( Iron Ship Report for Earl Rosebery, May 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 12th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 9th October 1888 1888, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889 )
A vessel’s calculated maximum speed.
1889 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Earl Rosebery, 24th October 1889 1889 )
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