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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Majorian ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
01/10/1864 ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Dundee ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Rig
Bk - Barque ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Wood ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
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 P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
Proving House
Park Works ( Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864 )
Winlaton Chain & Anchor Works ( Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Master
Ths Coss ( Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864 )
James Moodie ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
A1 for 10 years ( Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864 )
10A1; HT 70; Record YM ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870 )
Contd 7A1 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Destined voyage
River Plate ( Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864 )
Rio Janeiro ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870 )
Troon ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
A vessel’s calculated maximum speed.
Speed (knots)
1870 ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1864 ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
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
Tay Shipbuilding Co ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Dundee ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864 )
Gateshead on Tyne ( Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864 )
Newcastle on Tyne ( Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864 )
London ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
undefined ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864 )
Sail ( Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Letter from P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
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 P M Corman, Acting Shipowner Dundee, to George B Seyfang Esq, Secretary for Lloyd's Register London, guaranteeing future testing of chains & anchors for Mysican, 7th November 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Anchor Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Chain Cable Certificate for Majorian, 17th August 1864 1864, Extract from a Report dated August 1864 regarding defective planks for Majorian 1864, Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Dun ( Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864 )
Lon ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Pell Cochran ( Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864 )
P Cochran ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870 )
J Simpson ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
Name of surveyor.
Surveyor
Thomas Alexander ( Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864 )
William H Turner; Christopher Besant ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Voyage information
Dundee; River Plate ( Survey Report for Majorian, 27th October 1864 1864 )
London; Rio Janeiro ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Majorian, 2nd September 1870 1870 )
London; Troon ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Majorian, 21st March 1879 1879 )
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)
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
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