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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Ben-Lee ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
27/09/1893 ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
Yard no
386 ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
The country in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Country of build
United Kingdom ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Port belonging to
Glasgow ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Glasgow ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Rig
S - Ship ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
Type of fuel used onboard a vessel.
Fuel
Sail - Rigs ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
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 ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Gls ( Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893 )
Name of surveyor.
Surveyor
Joseph Thomson ( Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Destined voyage
New York ( Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893 )
Tonnage derived by deducting from the gross register tonnage the capacity that in unavailable for cargo, e.g. machinery space, fuel, crew accommodation etc.
Net Register Tonnage
2203 ( Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893 )
Prescribed by flag/registration authorities, and usually excludes a small part of the stern. It is measured from the foreside of the stern at the extreme top to the afterside of the stern post.
Registered Length
284.5 ( Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1893 ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
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
Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Glasgow ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
The country (flag) that a vessel is registered to, at the time of writing.
Country of registration
United Kingdom ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Watson Bros ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
Ship type
Cargo ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Sail ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Steel ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
2341 ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
2340 ( Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
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 ( Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 23 May 1893 1893, Form of ship forgings or castings for Ben-Lee, 14 August 1893 1893, Correspondence from the surveyors at Glasgow to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register London regarding a midship section for Ben Lee, 24 October 1893 1893, Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893, Midship section of Ben-Lee, 28 December 1892 1893, Main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 30 December 1892 1893, Rigging plan for Ben-Lee, 8 March 1893 1893, Rudder plan for Ben-Lee, 27 March 1893 1893, Amended rigging plan for Ben-Lee, October 1893 1893, Amended main deck plan for Ben-Lee, 4 October 1893 1893 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Master
Jas Donaldson ( Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Voyage information
Glasgow ( Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893 )
A ship’s total internal capacity of a ship measured in register tons from the top of the floors to the tonnage deck.
Under Deck Tonnage
2181 ( Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893 )
Moulded dimensions breadth- Also referred to as moulded beam. The distance from the inside of the starboard side plating to the inside of the port side plating.
Moulded Dimensions Breadth
42 ( Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893 )
Also referred to as extreme breadth. The distance from the extreme starboard side to the extreme port side.
Registered Beam
42.2 ( Steel sailing ship report for Ben-Lee, 26 October 1893 1893 )
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