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Name of ship as recorded on the record

Ship name

Empire Betsy ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944 )

Soegio ( Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.

Launch Date

14/12/1943 ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.

Yard no

1280 ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

A vessel’s means of propulsion.

Propulsion

Steam ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

undefined ( Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

Is the steamer assisted by sail?

Sail assisted steamer

No ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, 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 ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?

Auxillary

No ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?

Electric light fitted?

No ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

The official record pronounced by the Committee

Loss or disposal

Sunk by mine ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

Number of lives lost

4 ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

The country or national waters where a vessel is lost/disposed of, or last recorded.

Country of loss or disposal

Borneo ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.

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).

The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.

Year of ship completion

1943 ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, 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

Cochrane & Sons Ltd ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.

Place of build

Selby ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.

Location of Survey

Hull ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

London ( Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948 )

Selby; Hull ( Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944 )

Batavia ( Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948 )

Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.

Material of construction

Steel ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?

Machinery aft?

No ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).

Is a donkey boiler fitted?

No ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, 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 ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.

Circumstances of loss or disposal

Sunk by Mine ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

Vessel’s area of loss or disposal/last known recorded location.

Area of ship loss

Southeast Borneo ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date )

Recorded date for the vessel’s loss or disposal.

Date of loss, disposal or incident

12/02/1948 ( Request for Special Survey, while building, for Empire Betsy, 14th July 1943 1943, Letter from Joan W Browne, per the Hull Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 28th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to the Hull Surveyors, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to The D D M B (M), London, regarding the machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 27th July 1943 1943, Letter from William McArthur Morrison, D D M B (M), London, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, regarding machinery specifications for Empire Betsy, 21st July 1943 1943, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 19th May 1944 1944, Steel Steamer Report for Empire Betsy, 15th May 1944 1944, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Empire Betsy, 24th April 1944 1944, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Empire Betsy, 22nd May 1944 1944, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Boilers for Empire Betsy, 4th May 1944 1944, Report on Electrical Equipment for Empire Betsy, 12th May 1944 1944, Letter from pro Secretary of Lloyd's Register, London, to N V de Bataafsche Petroleum Maats, The Hague, regarding the loss of Soegio, 17th March 1948 1948, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Soegio, 10th March 1948 1948, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding Wear & Tear of Soegio, 19th April 1948 1948, Certificate of Survey of Boiler & Machinery for Soegio, 28th January 1948 1948, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Soegio, 9th February 1948 1948, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, Undated no date, Report of Surveys for Freeboard for Soegio, 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.

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