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Name of ship as recorded on the record
White Cross ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
13/05/1896 ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Anstruther ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Steam ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
undefined ( Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
No ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
No ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
No ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
No ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
White Cross Steam Ship Co Ltd ( Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896 )
The White Cross Steam Fishing Co Ltd ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Leith ( Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896 )
Anstruther; Leith ( Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Compound ( Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896 )
Compound Surface condensing ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Fishing North Sea ( Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896 )
The individual and/or organisation listed that is responsible for the everyday management of a ship. This may be the same as the owner.
William Jarvis ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
1896 ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
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.
William Jarvis ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
undefined ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
Anstruther ( Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896 )
Kirkcaldy ( Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Wood ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
No ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
No ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
No ( Plan for White Cross, 12th November 1895 1895, Plan of Marine Boiler for White Cross, 1895 1895, Remarks of the Chief Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of White Cross, 28th July 1896 1896, Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Lth ( Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896, Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896 )
Name of surveyor.
Thomas Field ( Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
+LMC 6, 96 ( Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896 )
9A- for Fishing Purposes; 1Dk pt GIB; +LMC 6,96 ( Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Leith ( Report on Machinery for White Cross, 27th June 1896 1896 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Anstruther; Fishing North Sea ( Wood Ship report for White Cross, 25th July 1896 1896 )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Kirkcaldy ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
David Parker ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for White Cross, 7th July 1896 1896 )
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