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Name of ship as recorded on the record
JBS ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864 )
J B S ( Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
03/09/1864 ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Bridgewater ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
undefined ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
Marsh Street Iron Works ( Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864 )
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.
John T Scriven ( Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
A1 for 13 Years ( Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1864 ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
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.
John Gough ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Bristol ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864 )
Bridgewater; Bristol ( Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Wood ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
No ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Letter from Thomas Congdon to George B Seyfang Esq Regarding the omission of the testing certificate for JBS, 6th October 1864 1864, Letter from Thomas Evans to George B Seyfang Esquire, Regarding the classing & certificates of JBS, 22nd June 1864 1864, Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864, Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
undefined ( Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864 )
London ( Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Name recorded as the superintendent of the proving house.
H J Harries ( Chains And Anchors Certificate, for JBS, 24th June 1864 1864 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
William Angel ( Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Name of surveyor.
Thomas Congdon ( Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Bg - Brig ( Survey Report for J B S, 27th September 1864 1864 )
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