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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Ocean Seaman ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
16/08/1942 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
Yard no
22 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
New York ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942 )
Schenectady N Y; New York ( Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941 )
South Portland, Maine; Portland, Maine; New York; Portland Maine ( Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942 )
Liverpool ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943 )
South Portland, Maine; Portland Maine; New York ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942 )
Montreal Que; Montreal ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942 )
South Portland Maine; Portland, Maine; Portland Maine New York U S A ( Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942 )
South Portland; Maine; Portland, Maine; Portland Maine (New York) U S A ( Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942 )
London ( Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Steel ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, 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 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Circumstances of loss or disposal
Torpedoed ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
The country or national waters where a vessel is lost/disposed of, or last recorded.
Country of loss or disposal
Algeria ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
N.Yk ( Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941 )
P.Me ( Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942 )
Mtl ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942 )
Liv ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
See First Entry Report ( Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942 )
+100A1 With freeboard; +LMC 9,42; Note Elec Weld Cruiser Stern; A & Cp; D F-E S D; 3 SB(Sp)220 lbs; CL Elec Light ( Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942 )
+LMC 9,42 ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942 )
3 SB (Spt) 220 lbs ( Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942 )
Elec Light ( Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942 )
+100A1 Subject with Freeboard ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943 )
+100A1 With Fbd 1,43; +LMC 9,42 CL ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
Year of engine build
1941 ( Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941 )
1942 ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
7178 ( Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
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
Arthur Eugene O Neill, K B E ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942 )
F C Strick & Co Ltd ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943 )
Frank C Strick & Co Ltd ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Port belonging to
London ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942 )
Liverpool ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1942 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, 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
Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding Corp ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
South Portland, Maine ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Steam ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
undefined ( Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, 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 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
Vessel’s place of loss or disposal/last known recorded location.
Place of ship loss
Algiers ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
Recorded date for the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Date of loss, disposal or incident
15/03/1943 ( Half Midship Section Plan for Ocean Seaman, 25th November 1940 1940, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941, Sketch of Scotch Marine Boiler for Ocean Seaman, 1941 1941, Letter from John S Heck, for the Principal Surveyor for the USA & Canada, to the Secretary, London, regarding account of fees & expenses for the survey of the engines on the Ocean Seaman, 13th November 1942 1942, Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Letter from S R Edwards, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 22nd June 1943 1943, Letter from Assistant Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, acknowledging receipt of letter regarding the loss of the Ocean Seaman, 1st June 1943 1943, Letter from McDodd, for Frank C Strick & Co Ltd, London, to the Secretary of Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the severe damage & loss of Ocean Seaman 29th May 1943 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding damage to Ocean Seaman, 15th February 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Letter from James S Ormiston, Surveyor at Portland Maine, to Principal Surveyor of Lloyd's Register, New York, enclosing copy of Wokingham letter & stating that the Tarpaulins for Ocean Seaman were in good condition & in accordance with the rule requireme 1943, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the first entry for Ocean Seaman, 13th January 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
British Government ( Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941 )
H M Government in United Kingdom ( Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942 )
The Minister of War Transport ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942 )
British Ministry of War Transport ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942 )
Ministry of War Transport ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Ocean Seaman, 1st February 1943 1943, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Ocean Seaman, Undated no date )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Location of engine build
Hamilton Ohio ( Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 12th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 13th May 1941 1941, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 28th May 1941 1941 )
Port Quebec, Canada ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942 )
Lachine Quebec ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942 )
Lachine Que ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942 )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Port of registry
London ( Steel Steamer Report for Ocean Seaman, 14th October 1942 1942 )
Liverpool ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942 )
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
BDVK ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Engine type
Direct Acting Surface Condensing Triple Expansion ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Ocean Seaman, 29th October 1942 1942 )
Triple Expansion ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 10th October 1942 1942, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Ocean Seaman, 3rd July 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Ocean Seaman, 8th January 1943 1943 )
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