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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Empire Lytton ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
16/06/1942 ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
Yard no
343 ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Ministry of Shipping ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941 )
Ministry of War Transport ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
His Majesty, represented by The Minister of War Transport ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942 )
Ministry of Sea Transport ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942 )
The Ministry of War Transport ( Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Steam ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942 )
undefined ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
Lloyd's Proving House?
No ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Vessel’s area of loss or disposal/last known recorded location.
Area of ship loss
Atlantic ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Recorded information relating the specific cargo being conveyed.
Cargo
Petroleum in bulk ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Port belonging to
Middlesbrough ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
+100A1 8,42; +LMC 8,42; CL ; Carrying Pet In Bulk Fitted for oil fuel 8,42; FP above 150 F ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942 )
+100A1; Carrying Petroleum in Bulk; Lloyds A & CP; OL ESD; +LMC 8,42; Fitted for Oil Fuel 8,42 FE above 150F; FD CL ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942 )
+LMC 8,42; Fitt for oil Fuel & C; FD CL ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942 )
See Mdb FE 17323 ( Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942 )
+100A1 8,42; Carrying Petroleum in Bulk; Fitted for Oil Fuel 8,42 FP above 150 F; +LMC 8,42; CL ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Port of registry
Middlesbrough ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Rig
Sr - Schooner ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942 )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Name of surveyor.
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1942 ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, 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.
Shipbuilder
Furness Shipbuilding Co Ltd ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Haverton Hill on Tees ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Middlesbrough ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942 )
Belfast ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942 )
Haverton Hill on Tees; Middlesbrough ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942 )
Hartlepool; Middlesbrough; West Hartlepool ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942 )
Haverton Hill on Tees ( Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Steel ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, 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.
Refrigeration machinery fitted for cargo purposes?
No ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Circumstances of loss or disposal
Sunk by Submarine ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Recorded date for the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Date of loss, disposal or incident
10/01/1943 ( Request for Special Survey for Empire Lytton, 18th February 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 24th November 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 18th September 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942, Memo from S R Davies, per The Surveyors, Lloyd's Register, Newcastle on Tyne, to The Secretary, Wokingham, regarding the machinery installed on Empire Lytton, 29th July 1942 1942, Profile & Deck Plans for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Plan of Half Midship Section for Empire Lytton, 14th September 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Bel ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942 )
Mdb ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Lytton, 18th August 1942 1942 )
Hpl ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 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.
Ship manager
Harris & Dixon Ltd ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
Harris & Dixon ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942 )
Charles Herbert Edmonds ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
9807 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Empire Lytton, 14th November 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Lytton, Undated no date )
9808 ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Lytton, 1st September 1942 1942 )
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).
Signal letter/Call sign
BDZS ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Engine type
Reciprocating Steam Triple Expansion Direct Acting Vertical ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Lytton, 19th August 1942 1942 )
Triple Expansion ( Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Class of Empire Lytton, 17th September 1942 1942 )
Triple Expansion Vertical Surface Condensing ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Lytton, 23rd July 1942 1942 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
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