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The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1864 ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
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.
J & D Birnie; C Birnie ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Gateshead upon Tyne ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864 )
Montrose; Dundee ( Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864 )
Gateshead on Tyne ( Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864 )
London ( Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Wood ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
No ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Montrose ( Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
undefined ( Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
J Christison ( Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864 )
J Moore ( Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
A1 for 7 years ( Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864 )
Contd 5A1 ( Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Baltic ( Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864 )
Lisbon ( Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
undefined ( Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
A vessel’s calculated maximum speed.
1872 ( Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
22/06/1864 ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Montrose ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
undefined ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864 )
Sail ( Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
Gateshead Iron Works ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864 )
Park Works ( Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 21st June 1864 1864 )
Name of ship as recorded on the record
Eclipse ( Anchor Certificate for Eclipse, 6th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864, Letter From John Abbott & George Henderson, Gateshead, to The Perth New Shipbuilding Co regarding Certificates of Anchors & Chains for Favourite, with reference to the public testing machine & in connection to the vessel Eclipse, 24th June 1864 1864, Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Dun ( Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864 )
Lon ( Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
C Birnie ( Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864 )
J Warrack ( Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Name of surveyor.
Thomas Alexander ( Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864 )
Samuel Pretious ( Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Montrose; Baltic ( Survey Report for Eclipse, 2nd July 1864 1864 )
London; Lisbon ( Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
System of measurement that replaced ‘Builder’s Old Measurement’, taking a vessel’s internal capacity as the standard. Vessels built between 1836 and 1854 were legally required to display both tonnages.
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
136 ( Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
1872 ( Annual Surveys Report for Eclipse, 23rd February 1872 1872 )
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