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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Empire Spruce ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
13/01/1942 ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
Yard no
364 ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
The Admiralty ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940 )
The Ministry of War Transport ( Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942 )
Ministry of War Transport ( Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
Ship type
Tug ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date )
undefined ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Steel ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, 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 of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Circumstances of loss or disposal
Sunk by Collision ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Vessel’s place of loss or disposal/last known recorded location.
Place of ship loss
Firth of Clyde ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Gls ( Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942 )
Hul ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
129 ( Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942 )
729 ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
Year of engine build
1942 ( Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 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
BDRB ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Rig
Sr - Schooner ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1942 ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, 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
Richard Dunston Ltd ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Thorne ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Hull ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940 )
Thorne; Glasgow ( Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941 )
Thorne; Hull ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942 )
Goole ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942 )
Paisley; Glasgow ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Steam ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
undefined ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, 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 of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, 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 of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Number of lives lost
4 ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Recorded date for the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Date of loss, disposal or incident
09/01/1943 ( Request for Special Survey of Boilers & Engines for Empire Spruce, 17th December 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Empire Spruce, 16th May 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Assistant Secretary, to Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, Greenock, regarding Empire Spruce, 18th January 1943 1943, Letter from J Watt, for Burns & Laird Lines Ltd, to Lloyd\'s Register of Shipping, London, regarding Empire Spruce, 12th January no date, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
See Hul F E 51596 ( Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942 )
+100A1 for Towing Services; Lloyds A & CP; OL; +LMC 3,42; FD; OG ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Spruce, 1st April 1942 1942 )
+LMC 3,42; FD; OG ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942 )
+100A1 for Towing Services; 3,42; +LMC 3,42; OG ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Empire Spruce, Undated no date )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Location of engine build
Paisley ( Report on Boilers for Empire Spruce, 2nd December 1941 1941, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942 )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
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
James Liddell Robinson ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Engine type
Reciprocating Steam Compound Direct Acting Vertical ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Spruce, 24th March 1942 1942 )
Triple Expansion ( Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Spruce, 12th May 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 4th April 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Spruce, 23rd January 1942 1942 )
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