Benjamin Franklin

Ship name

Benjamin Franklin ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Launch Date

16/12/1920 ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Yard no

T5 ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Ship type

Twin Screw Motor Vessel ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936 )

undefined ( Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Cargo ( Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925 )

Material of construction

Steel ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Refrigeration machinery fitted for cargo purposes?

No ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Auxillary

No ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Electric light fitted?

No ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Loss or disposal

Sunk ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Area of ship loss

Atlantic ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Location of Survey

Penhoet ( Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925 )

St Nazaire ( Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Copenhagen ( Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937 )

London ( Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941 )

Nantes ( Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927 )

St Nazaire, Nantes ( Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927 )

St Nazaire; Nantes ( Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927 )

Oslo ( Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937 )

Vancouver BC; Vancouver, BC ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940 )

Vancouver, B C ( Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940 )

Wokingham ( Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941 )

Location of engine build

St Nazaire Penhoet ( Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925 )

Copenhagen ( Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926 )

Penhoet St Nazaire ( Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927 )

St Nazaire ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940 )

Port belonging to

Oslo ( Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940 )

Engine type

Vertical Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines (3off) ( Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926 )

Burmeister & Wain ( Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927 )

4SCSA ( Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937 )

Gross Register Tonnage

8513 ( Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927 )

7034 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Port of registry

Oslo ( Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Ship manager

Fred Olsen & Co ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937 )

F Olsen & Co ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Destined voyage

United States of America; Pacific Coast ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937 )

United Kingdom ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940 )

San Francisco; Phillipine Islands ( Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940 )

San Francisco ( Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940 )

Voyage from

Taku Bar ( Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940 )

Year of ship completion

1920 ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Shipbuilder

Chantier et Ateliers de St Nazaire ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Place of build

St Nazaire ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Propulsion

Motor (internal combustion) ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

undefined ( Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Steam ( Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Sail assisted steamer

No ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Machinery aft?

No ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Is a donkey boiler fitted?

No ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Lloyd's Proving House?

No ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Circumstances of loss or disposal

Sunk by Submarine ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Date of loss, disposal or incident

01/03/1941 ( Plan of Midship Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Auxiliary Vertical Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Thrust Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Propeller Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan in French Language of Intermediate Shafting for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Plan of Screw Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 1925 1925, Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925, Plan of Longitudinal Section for Benjamin Franklin, 1926 1926, Plan of Crankshaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 8th May 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a First Entry Report in connection with the Special Survey of the Auxiliary Diesel Engines for Penhoet 4, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors requesting the forwarding of a First Entry report for Penhoet 4, 7th September 1926 1926, Letter from A F Orbech, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, enclosing a certificate in connection with the Special Survey of Auxiliary Diesel Oil Engines for Penhoet 4, 1st September 1926 1926, Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Letter from George A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, providing information concerning date of last survey, moulded draught, fees, visits & date of account for Benjamin Franklin,11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes Surveyors confirming a telegram regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Telegram from the Committee to Lloyd\'s Register, Nantes, regarding the forwarding of hull first entry certificates for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, London, to the Nantes Surveyors enclosing first entry certificates on the hull of Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee, to the Nantes surveyor enclosing classification certificates in duplicate for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to travelling expenses & a telegram regarding Refrigerating Machinery Survey, 9th July 1 1927, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Report No 1529 on refrigerating machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Telegram from G A Laing & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Committee, London, regarding survey, Norwegian Freeboard assignment & moulded draught for Benjamin Franklin, with reference to owners' request for classification certificates, 8th July 1927 1927, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Benjamin Franklin, 24th June 1927 1927, Letter from George A Laing, for self & P W Webster, Nantes Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, forwarding report No 1 529 on the Hull, Engines & Donkey Boiler for Benjamin Franklin, & stating work required to complete survey, 22nd Ju 1927, Certificate of Survey for Benjamin Franklin, 11th July 1927 1927, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Memo regarding classification for Benjamin Franklin, 9th July 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927, Plan of Engine Seating & Thrust Block for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Plan of Crank Shaft for Benjamin Franklin, 29th December 1926 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors acknowledging receipt of a cablegram regarding Benjamin Franklin, & confirming the forwarding of a letter in reply, 2nd November 1936 1936, Telegram in LR Private Code, with translation, from Lloyd's Register, Oslo, to the Committee, London, regarding an urgent letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Oslo Surveyors regarding a plan showing proposed alterations to the main engine seatings for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Memo regarding amendments to plan of seating for Benjamin Franklin, 30th October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Letter from K Langkilde Jensen, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1936 1936, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of crank shaft sizes for Benjamin Franklin, 21st October 1936 1936, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 16th October 1936 1936, Letter from C H Kruhoffer, Copenhagen Surveyor, to the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the forwarding of a plan showing the crank shafts for the main engines of Benjamin Franklin, 12th October 1936 1936, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding the completion of the special survey of engines & boilers for class of Benjamin Franklin, 19th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Engine Forgings & Castings Form for Benjamin Franklin, 16th April 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, London, to the Copenhagen Surveyors regarding approval of new crank shafts for Benjamin Franklin, 7th January 1937 1937, Main Propelling Oil Engines Shafting Endorsement for Benjamin Franklin, 6th January 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Letter from the Secretary for Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin, 26th March 1941 1941, Letter from E K Riple, for The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, to Lloyd's Register, Wokingham, regarding the loss of Benjamin Franklin due to enemy action, 19th March 1941 1941, Letter from the Clerk to the Classification Committee to The Norwegian Shipping & Trade Mission, London, regarding notation in the Register Book assigned to Benjamin Franklin, 18th March 1941 1941, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding repairs for classing of Benjamin Franklin, 12th March 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Note regarding report for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Freeboard Verification Form for Steamers for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Telegram in LR Private Code to Lloyd's Register, Nantes, regarding Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date, Translation of a cablegram in LR Private Code requesting confirmation of completed survey on Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Ship owner

M M Fred Olsen & Cie ( Request for Special Survey of Engines of Benjamin Franklin, 25th September 1925 1925 )

Fred Olsen & Co ( Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926, Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927 )

A/S Ganger Rolf ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Port of survey abbreviations

Cpn ( Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926 )

St.N ( Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927 )

Nts ( Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927 )

Osl ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937 )

Vcr ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940 )

Classification

See Nts FE No 1529 ( Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926 )

+100A1 With Freeboard; Lloyd\'s A&CP; +LMC 6,27 CL; Oil Engines DB 114 lb; Write Cpn ( Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927 )

+LMC 6,27 CL; Oil Engines; DB 114 lb ( Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927 )

See FE Report Attached ( Report on Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927 )

Elec Light ( Report on Electric Fittings for Benjamin Franklin, 7th July 1927 1927 )

+100A1 With Freeboard Both 57,37 Without +LMC 7,37 DBS 7,37 Special Cond ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937 )

+LMC 7,37 Without Special Cond; DBS 7,37 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937 )

+100A1 With Freeboard Both S 12,40 SS No 3-3, 40 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940 )

Deferred ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940 )

+100A1 with Freeboard 2,38; S S Osl No 2-35; Oil Engines; Lloyd\'s RMC 12,40; LMC 7,37; DBS 8,40; for temp 32°F; TS 3,40; CL ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Benjamin Franklin, Undated no date )

Year of engine build

1926 ( Report on Auxiliary Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 14th September 1926 1926 )

1927 ( Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940 )

Signal letter/Call sign

LGDN ( Steel Steamer or Motorship for Benjamin Franklin, 22nd June 1927 1927 )

Surveyor

P Eide ( Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, confirming a cablegram requesting a reply to a letter concerning Benjamin Franklin, 31st October 1936 1936, Letter from P Eide, for the Oslo Surveyors, to the Secretary for Lloyd\'s Register, London, regarding the forwarding of plans showing proposed alterations to the main engine seating for Benjamin Franklin, 26th October 1936 1936, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Certificate of Survey of Donkey Boiler & Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937 )

Voyage information

Oslo; United States of America; Pacific Coast ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 6th August 1937 1937 )

Vancouver BC; United Kingdom ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Benjamin Franklin, 30th December 1940 1940 )

Taku Bar; San Francisco; Phillipine Islands ( Certificate of Survey of Damage for Benjamin Franklin, 31st December 1940 1940 )

Taku Bar; San Francisco ( Certificate of Survey of Damage & Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940, Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Benjamin Franklin, 27th December 1940 1940 )

Cargo

Dry & perishable cargoes ( Certificate of Survey of Repairs for Benjamin Franklin, 29th July 1937 1937 )