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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Melpomene ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
14/04/1869 ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Port Glasgow ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Port belonging to
Liverpool ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Master
Richard Osborne ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869 )
R Osborne ( Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871 )
H O Christonson ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873 )
H C Christianson ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873 )
Gillmoor ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875 )
Blackie ( Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Port Glasgow; Greenock ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869 )
London ( Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877 )
Birkenhead; Liverpool ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
Liverpool ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Voyage information
Port Glasgow; Liverpool; Melbourne ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869 )
Birkenhead; Australia ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873 )
London; Melbourne ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877 )
Liverpool; Australia ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875 )
Birkenhead; Rangoon ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Rig
S - Ship ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Iron ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
1439 ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877 )
1514 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875 )
1574 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
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 ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1869 ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
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
John Reid & Co ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Irn ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Henry Fernie & Sons ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869 )
Corsar & Co ( Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875 )
H Fernie & Sons ( Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877 )
N Fernie & Co ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
Name of surveyor.
Surveyor
James Williamson; Henry J Boolds ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869 )
William H Turner ( Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871 )
Edward C Wheeler ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
Samuel Pretious ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873 )
Thomas Shilston; Edward C Wheeler ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875 )
J W Scullard ( Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
AA1; A & Cp ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869 )
AA1 ( Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871 )
AA1; Record Damage Repair ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873 )
Asterisk AA1 ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877 )
Asterisk AA1; S S no 1-75 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875 )
AA1; Record; S S no 2/78 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Destined voyage
Melbourne ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877 )
Australia ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875 )
Rangoon ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Sail ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
Steam ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
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 ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Iron Ships Report for Melpomene, 29th April 1869 1869, Annual Surveys Report for Melpomene, 16th September 1871 1871, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 22nd January 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs for Melpomene, 24th November 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 18th March 1875 1875, Survey Report for Melpomene, 20th January 1877 1877, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Melpomene, 19th August 1878 1878 )
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