Ship
Ship

William Messina

A current reference number/code used to uniquely identify each record.

Unique reference code

LRF-PUN-007865-007873-0007-R

Shipbuilder

Henry Robb Ltd

Date in which construction of the vessel was completed.

Year of build

1925

A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).

Gross Register Tonnage

120

Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.

Type of ship

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The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.

Port belonging to

Port Elizabeth

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Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924
Date of document: 13/09/1924
William Messina
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Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924
Date of document: 13/09/1924
William Messina
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Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924
Date of document: 03/10/1924
William Messina
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Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924
Date of document: 24/09/1924
William Messina
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Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925
Date of document: 21/04/1925
William Messina
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Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925
Date of document: 20/04/1925
William Messina
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Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925
Date of document: 16/04/1925
William Messina
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Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925
Date of document: 30/03/1925
William Messina
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Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925
Date of document: 20/04/1925
William Messina
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Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925
Date of document: 14/03/1925
William Messina
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Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925
Date of document: 23/02/1925
William Messina
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Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925
Date of document: 19/02/1925
William Messina
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Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942
Date of document: 18/12/1942
William Messina
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Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943
Date of document: 01/01/1943
William Messina
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Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd
Date of document: __/00/0000
William Messina
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Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated
Date of document: __/__/0000
William Messina
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Name of ship as recorded on the record

Ship name

William Messina ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

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

Launch Date

12/03/1925 ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

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

Yard no

21 ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.

Location of Survey

Leith ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925 )

London ( Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

Glasgow ( Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925 )

Wokingham ( Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date )

A vessel’s means of propulsion.

Propulsion

Steam ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

undefined ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date )

Is the steamer assisted by sail?

Sail assisted steamer

No ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?

Machinery aft?

No ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

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

Is a donkey boiler fitted?

No ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, 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 ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

Recorded information relating the specific cargo being conveyed.

Cargo

Oil in Bulk ( Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924 )

The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.

Port of registry

London ( Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925 )

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

Classification

+100A1 for Towing Services; Lloyd\'s A & CP; +LMC 3,25; CL ( Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925 )

+LMC 3,25 CL ( Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925 )

+100A1 for Towing Purposes (Contemplated) ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925 )

Withdraw Class & Insert (. . .) ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

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

KSLM ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925 )

Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.

Rig

Sr - Schooner ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925 )

Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.

Location of engine build

Govan ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925 )

Glasgow ( Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925 )

The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.

Port belonging to

London ( Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925 )

Port Elizabeth ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

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

Year of ship completion

1925 ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, 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

Henry Robb Ltd ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

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

Place of build

Leith ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.

Ship type

Trawler ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924 )

undefined ( Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

Tug ( Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925 )

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

Material of construction

Steel ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, 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 ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?

Auxillary

No ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?

Electric light fitted?

No ( Profile Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Midship Section Plan for William Messina, 13th September 1924 1924, Plan of Rudder & Stern Post for William Messina, 3rd October 1924 1924, Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding William Messina, 21st April 1925 1925, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Memo regarding Classification for William Messina, 20th April 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925, Plan of Preparation for Freeboard Assignment for William Messina, 19th February 1925 1925, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor & Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding William Messina, 18th December 1942 1942, Memo for William Messina, 1st January 1943 1943, Copy of Letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, to T H Noel Esq, Port Elizabeth, regarding William Messina, 2nd no date, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

The individual and/or organisation listed

Ship owner

Union Castle Line Ltd ( Request for Special Survey for William Messina, 24th September 1924 1924 )

The Union Castle Mail Steam Ship Co Ltd ( Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925 )

Messina Bros Coles & Sea Co Ltd ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.

Port of survey abbreviations

Lth ( Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925 )

Gls ( Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925 )

Lon ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

Name of surveyor.

Surveyor

Robert Cheetham ( Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925 )

A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).

Gross Register Tonnage

120 ( Steel Steamer Report for William Messina, 16th April 1925 1925, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for William Messina, Undated no date )

130 ( Report of Surveys for Freeboard-Steam Ships for William Messina, 23rd February 1925 1925 )

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

Frank Charles Thomas; Isaac Jabez ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925 )

Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.

Engine type

Inverted Direct Acting Compound Expansion Condensing ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925 )

Compound ( Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925 )

Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.

Year of engine build

1925 ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for William Messina, 30th March 1925 1925, Report on Machinery for William Messina, 14th March 1925 1925 )

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