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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Helen ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
05/07/1864 ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Greenock ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
undefined ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Sail ( Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
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 ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Port belonging to
undefined ( Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864 )
Sydney, N.S.W. ( Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864 )
Hobart Town ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887 )
Hobart ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Master
Wilson ( Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864 )
J M Evan ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880 )
G M Evans ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
A1 For 13 Years ( Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864 )
Cont 4A1; Record YM 80 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880 )
Raised to 14A1; Cont 9A1 from July 1878; HT Lon 82 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882 )
Record; Expired; YM 87 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Destined voyage
Australia ( Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864 )
Hobart Town ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880 )
Hobart ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1864 ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
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
Robert Steele & Co ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Greenock ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Glasgow ( Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864 )
London ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
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 ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Letter from H J Boolds, Greenock Surveyor, to G B Seyfang Esq, Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding report for Helen, 13th August 1864 1864, Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887, Letter from Colm S Caird to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyds Register, regarding chains & anchors for Helen, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Wood ( Letter from Colin S Caird, to George B Seyfang Esq, the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding report for Helen, 12th August 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Rig
Bk - Barque ( Certificate for the Supply of Anchor & Chain Cable, manufactured by A Mcvicar for Helen, 11st June 1864 1864, Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Gilchrist Eatt & Co ( Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864 )
McGregor & Bayley ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887 )
Name of surveyor.
Surveyor
Henry J Boolds ( Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864 )
Robert Williamson ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880 )
James H Truscott; William C Davey ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882 )
James H Truscott ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, August 1887 1887 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Voyage information
Clyde; Australia ( Survey Report for Helen, 28th July 1864 1864 )
London; Hobart Town ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 29th July 1880 1880 )
London; Hobart ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Helen, 12th December 1882 1882 )
System of measurement that replaced ‘Builder’s Old Measurement’, taking a vessel’s internal capacity as the standard. Vessels built between 1836 and 1854 were legally required to display both tonnages.
Gross Register Tonnage (NM)
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