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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Sam Cearns ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
22/06/1864 ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Greenock ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Liverpool ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864 )
Lancaster ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Greenock ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864 )
Birkenhead; Liverpool ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867 )
London ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869 )
Liverpool ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Greenock; Clyde; Liverpool; Melbourne ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864 )
Birkenhead; Melbourne ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865 )
Birkenhead; Bombay ( Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867 )
London ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869 )
Liverpool; San Francisco ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
S - Ship ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Iron ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
1422 ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Chambers ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869 )
J Chambers ( Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867 )
William ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1864 ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, 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.
Scott & Co ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Irn ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
H J Wilson & Chambers ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864 )
The Lancaster Ship Owners Co Ltd ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865 )
Lancaster Shipowners Co Ltd ( Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867 )
Lancaster Ship Owners Co ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
AA1 ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867 )
See Liv Surc ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869 )
AA1; ( S S no 71) ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Clyde; Liverpool; Melbourne ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864 )
Melbourne ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865 )
Bombay ( Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867 )
London ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869 )
Francisco ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Sail ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871 )
undefined ( Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, 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.
No ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871, Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
Name of surveyor.
Henry J Boolds ( Iron Ships Report for Sam Cearns, 12th July 1864 1864 )
John F Light ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 26th September 1865 1865, Annual Surveys Report for Sam Cearns, 26th January 1867 1867, Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th March 1871 1871 )
Joseph John Tucker ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Sam Cearns, 13th July 1869 1869 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
undefined ( Half Midship Section Plan for Sam Cearns, Undated no date )
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