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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Japan ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
16/07/1904 ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
327 ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Steam ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
undefined ( Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Name of surveyor.
Allison B Wilson; Edward John Tierney ( Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904 )
James Barclay ( Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
+100A1 (Steel); Stm Trawler; Lloyds A & CP; +LMC 8,04 ( Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904 )
+LMC 8,04 ( Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904 )
Deferred for BS ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915 )
Deferred ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Fishing ( Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
205 ( Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915 )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Triple Expansion Direct Acting ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904 )
Triple Compound ( Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1904 ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October 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.
Cochrane & Sons Ltd ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Selby ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Steel ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
No ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Japan, 20th September 1904 1904, Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904, Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Copy of a Letter from H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Rosedale, 2nd October no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Hul ( Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904 )
Gms ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
H L Taylor ( Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904 )
Henry Lewis Taylor ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904 )
H L Taylor Ltd ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Selby; Hull ( Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904 )
Grimsby ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904 )
Hull ( Report on Machinery for Japan, 20th August 1904 1904, Letter from Allison B Wilson, for The Surveyors to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding enclosing Midship Section for Preparation of Classification Certificate for Japan, 16th September 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904 )
Selby ( Profile & Deck Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904, Half Midship Section Plan for Japan, 26th May 1904 1904 )
London ( Copy of a Letter from Secretary, to H L Taylor Esq, Grimsby, regarding Japan, 13th October 1915 1915 )
Grimsby; Hull ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Selby; Fishing ( Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
K - Ketch ( Steel Steamer Report for Japan, 19th 1904 1904, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Damage & Part First S S No 3 of Japan, 24th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Japan, 13th August 1915 1915 )
Sr - Schooner ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904, Plan of Steel Boiler for Japan, 18th May 1904 1904 )
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).
HBCT ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
H Grice ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Japan, 26th August 1904 1904 )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
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