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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Kent ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
14/12/1917 ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
Yard no
867 ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Jarrow on Tyne ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916 )
Jarrow ( Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916 )
Newcastle ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918 )
London ( Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Newcastle on Tyne ( Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918 )
Jarrow on Tyne; Newcastle ( Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Jarrow; Newcastle ( Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Falmouth ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932 )
Liverpool ( Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Steel ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, 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 ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
The official record pronounced by the Committee
Loss or disposal
To be broken up ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Nwc ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918 )
Fal ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
+100A1 Shelter Deck with Freeboard (Contemplated) ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918 )
+100A1; Shelter Dk With Fbd; Lloyds A & CP; +LMC 8,18; FD ( Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
+LMC 8,18; FD ( Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
+100A1 Shelter Deck with Freeboard ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932 )
+100A1 Shelter Deck with Freeboard; SS Brs No 3-40-30 ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932 )
+100A1; Shelter deck with Freeboard 7,54; SS Fal 1,51; +LMC 1,51; BS 6,54; TS 7,54 CL ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Master
G T Deith ( Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
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
JVDQ ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Engine type
Geared Turbines of Parsons Type ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
HP & LP Ahead & Astern Geared Turbine ( Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
2 Engines each 7 1/2 7 Vertical Single Cylinder forced Lubrication ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
Year of engine build
1918 ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1918 ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, 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
Palmers Shipbuilding & Iron Co Ltd ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Jarrow on Tyne ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Steam ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955 )
undefined ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, 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 ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Circumstances of loss or disposal
Sold for Breaking Up ( Rudder Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Forged Iron Stern Frame Plan for Kent, 7th July 1916 1916, Half Midship Section Plan for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Longitudinal Section & Deck Plans for Kent, 19th May 1916 1916, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Copy of Letter from Assistant to the Secretary, to The Newcastle Surveyors regarding Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Memo for Kent, 22nd August 1918 1918, Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Kent, 15th August 1918 1918, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Kent, 24th June 1918 1918, Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, October 1932 1932, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939, Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, April 1947 1947, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955, Copy of Freeboard Report for Kent, Undated no date, Report Awaiting Reply for Kent, Undated no date, Memo for Kent, Undated no date )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Port of registry
London ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 3rd June 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932 )
Name of surveyor.
Surveyor
William R Austin ( Letter from William R Austin, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding Kent, 15th August 1918 1918 )
George Murdoch ( Letter from George Murdoch, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding Kent, 21st August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918 )
William Cowie ( Report C.11 continued, Memorandum of Alterations Since Ship Surveyed for Assignment of Load Lines for Kent, 25th December 1939 1939 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Federal Steam Navigation Co Ltd ( Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932 )
Federal Steam Ship Co Ltd ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Kent, 8th August 1918 1918 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
8656 ( Steel Steamer Report for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918, Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
8694 ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932 )
8749 ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Kent, 5th October 1932 1932, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Kent, 28th July 1955 1955 )
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
Galan Hughes ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Location of engine build
Jarrow on Tyne ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
Jarrow ( Report on Machinery for Kent, 9th August 1918 1918 )
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