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The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1941 ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, 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.
Furness Shipbuilding Co Ltd ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Furness Shipbuilding Co Ld ( Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Haverton Hill on Tees ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Middlesbrough ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941 )
Haverton Hill on Tees; Middlesbrough ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941 )
West Hartlepool; Haverton; Hartlepool ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941 )
Haverton Hill on Tees ( Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941 )
New Orleans ( Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942 )
The Point, New Orleans; New Orleans ( Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Steam ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
undefined ( Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, 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 ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Vessel’s area of loss or disposal/last known recorded location.
Lost between New Orleans & Freetown ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Name of ship as recorded on the record
Empire Amethyst ( Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
+100A1; Carrying Petroleum in Bulk; Lloyds A&C P; OL; ESD; +LMC 8,41; Fitted for Oil Fuel 8,41; FP above 150F; FD; CL ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941 )
+LMC 8,41; Fitted for Oil Fuel &c; FD; CL ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941 )
See Mdb FE 17097 ( Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941 )
+100A1 11,41; Carrying Petroleum in bulk; Fitted for oil fuel 8,41; FP above 150F; +LMC 8,41; CL; Subject ( Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942 )
+100A1 11,41; +LMC 8,11 CL; Carrying Petroleum in Bulk; Fitted for Oil Fuel 8,41; FP above 150F ( Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Recorded information relating the specific cargo being conveyed.
Petroleum in bulk ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
oil fuel ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Sr - Schooner ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941 )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Hartlepool ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
08/07/1941 ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
330 ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ministry of Shipping ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941 )
Ministry of War Transport ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Minister of War Transport ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
Tanker ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
undefined ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942 )
Screw Steamer ( Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Steel ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, 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 ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Left New Orleans for Freetown; Missing ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Recorded date for the vessel’s loss or disposal.
06/04/1942 ( Request for Special Survey of Empire Amethyst, 1st November 1939 1939, Letter from R J Easthope, for the Middlesbrough Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding Empire Amethyst, with reference to spare gear in relation to the Rule Requirements, 25th September 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Amethyst, 19th September 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Midship Section Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Profile & Deck Plan for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Mdb ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941 )
Hpl ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941 )
N.Os ( Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942 )
The individual and/or organisation listed that is responsible for the everyday management of a ship. This may be the same as the owner.
Hadley Shipping Co Ltd ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
Cyril W Warwick ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
8032 ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Amethyst, 2nd September 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Amethyst, 29th August 1941 1941, Certificate of Part Survey of Forward Boiler for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942, Report of total loss & casualty for Empire Amethyst, Undated no date )
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).
BCPL ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Reciprocating Steam Triple Expansion Direct Acting Vertical ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941 )
Triple Expansion ( Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery of Empire Amethyst, 22nd September 1941 1941 )
Triple Expansion Vertical Surface Condensing ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
1941 ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Amethyst, 28th August 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Empire Amethyst, 12th August 1941 1941, Report of survey for repairs of engines & boilers for Empire Amethyst, 3rd April 1942 1942 )
Name of surveyor.
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