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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Volant ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
24/01/1873 ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Aberdeen ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
Screw Steamer ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872 )
undefined ( Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Steam ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Sail ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Aberdeen ( Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876 )
London ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Brands ( Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873 )
Crombie ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875 )
George Crombie ( Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875 )
May ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
A1 for 7 years M.C. A & C P ( Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873 )
7A1; Drp; MC75 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875 )
7A1; Epl BS; BS 76 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876 )
7A-Add Figure Say 7A1; E & 3 76; A & CP ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Coasting ( Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875 )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Aberdeen ( Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875 )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Aberdeen ( Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1873 ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
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.
John Humphrey & Co ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Aberdeen ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875 )
London ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Wood ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
No ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Half Midship Section Sketch for Volant, 13th February 1872 1872, Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875, Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
The individual and/or organisation listed
J Humphrey & Co ( Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875 )
C Atkins ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876 )
Alban Nicholas Reed ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Name of surveyor.
Thomas W Kettle ( Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Letter of apology from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding accidental omission of notation on the report for Volant, 31st December 1875 1875, Letter from Thomas W Kettle, Aberdeen Surveyor, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London, regarding classification for Volant, 21st December 1875 1875, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875 )
William C Davey; James H Truscott ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 4th March 1876 1876 )
Thomas W Blaxell ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Volant, 16th April 1876 1876 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Aberdeen; Coasting ( Survey Report for Volant, 19th of February 1873 1873, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c. for Volant, 8th May 1875 1875 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Direct Acting, Inverted Cylinder, High Pressure Surface Condensing Engines ( Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
1874 ( Engineer's Certificate for Volant, 26th May 1875 1875 )
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