Empire Bowman

Ship name

Empire Bowman ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Launch Date

04/04/1942 ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Yard no

437 ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Ship owner

Ministry of Shipping ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941 )

Ministry of War Transport ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

The Minister of War Transport ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942 )

Haine Steamship Co Ltd ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942 )

Minister of War Transport ( Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942 )

Material of construction

Steel ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Gross Register Tonnage

6900 ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941 )

7031 ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

7301 ( Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943 )

Refrigeration machinery fitted for cargo purposes?

No ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Auxillary

No ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Electric light fitted?

No ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Loss or disposal

Sunk ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Area of ship loss

North Atlantic ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Location of Survey

Glasgow ( Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942 )

Wokingham ( Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942 )

Port Natal ( Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943 )

Port of registry

Glasgow ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Classification

+100A1 5,42 with freeboard; Lloyds A & CP; +LMC 5,42; FD ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942 )

+LMC 5,42; FD ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942 )

See Accompanying Machinery Report ( Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942 )

See FE Rpt ( Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942 )

+100A1 with freeboard 7,42; +LMC 5,42; TS CL ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943 )

+100A1 with freeboard 7,42; +LMC 5,42; CL ( Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Engine type

Direct Acting Vertical Inverted Steam Reciprocating Triple Expansion ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942 )

Triple Expansion ( Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942 )

Port belonging to

Glasgow ( Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943 )

Year of ship completion

1942 ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Shipbuilder

Charles Connell & Co Ltd ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Place of build

Scotstoun ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Propulsion

Steam ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

undefined ( Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942 )

Sail assisted steamer

No ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Location of engine build

Glasgow ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943 )

Machinery aft?

No ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Is a donkey boiler fitted?

No ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Lloyd's Proving House?

No ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Circumstances of loss or disposal

Sunk by Submarine ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Date of loss, disposal or incident

30/03/1943 ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler & Engines of Empire Bowman, 1st March 1941 1941, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding type of pipes used on Empire Bowman, 26th June 1942 1942, Advice Note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd to Archibald Low & sons Ltd regarding Self Colour for Empire Bowman, 25th JUne 1942 1942, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, Wokingham, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Glasgow, returning invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 23rd June 1942 1942, Letter from C R Willis, Secretary to the Glasgow Committee, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, requesting the return of invoices respecting Bessemer steel tubes for Empire Bowman, 20th June 1942 1942, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to the Glasgow Secretary requesting further information regarding Bessemer steel pipes for Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyors regarding classification & First Entry Survey for Empire Bowman, 9th June 1942 1942, Extract from freeboard verification of marking form from the Glasgow Surveyors regarding Empire Bowman, 10th June 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Particulars of Official Trials for Empire Bowman, 3rd June 1942 1942, Memo from the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the engine & machinery for Empire Bowman, 6th June 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Memo stating all requirements met for Empire Bowman, with reference to the quality of machinery & workmanship, & the fitting & testing of electrical equipment, 2nd June 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Part Machinery for Empire Bowman, 5th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date, Plan of Half Midship Section, as built, for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Port of survey abbreviations

Gls ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Bowman, 29th May 1942 1942 )

P.Nl ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943 )

Ship manager

Hain Steamship Co Ltd ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Bowman, 27th May 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943 )

Rupert Stanley Cotton ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942 )

Hain Steamship Co, Ltd ( Report of Total Loss, Casuality, &c for Empire Bowman, Undated no date )

Signal letter/Call sign

BDWN ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942 )

Year of engine build

1942 ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Bowman, 16th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Bowman, 11th April 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Bowman, 19th May 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Empire Bowman, 14th February 1943 1943 )