Benvenue

Ship name

Benvenue ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Launch Date

29/01/1884 ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Yard no

40 ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Location of Survey

Dumbarton ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883 )

Glasgow ( Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883 )

Dumbarton; Glasgow ( Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884 )

London ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891 )

Rig

S - Ship ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Material of construction

Iron ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891 )

Refrigeration machinery fitted for cargo purposes?

No ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Auxillary

No ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Electric light fitted?

No ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Surveyor

George Newcomb ( Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883 )

Thomas J Dodd ( Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884 )

Edward John Tierney ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891 )

Port belonging to

Glasgow ( Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891 )

Master

J Shaw ( Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884 )

Newsome ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885 )

Moddrell ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891 )

J Moddrell ( Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Destined voyage

Unknown ( Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884 )

Cardiff ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884 )

Bombay ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885 )

Sydney ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891 )

Voyage information

Dumbarton; Cardiff ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884 )

London; Bombay ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885 )

London; Sydney ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891 )

Sandgate ( Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892 )

London ( Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891 )

Draft

1885 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885 )

Net Register Tonnage

2033 ( Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Year of ship completion

1884 ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Shipbuilder

Birrell Stenhouse & Co ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Place of build

Dumbarton ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Ship type

undefined ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Cargo ( Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892 )

Propulsion

undefined ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883 )

Sail ( Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Sail assisted steamer

No ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Machinery aft?

No ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Is a donkey boiler fitted?

No ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Lloyd's Proving House?

No ( Plan of Arrangement of Hatches Beams Pillars &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Steel Masts & Yards for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Plan of Arrangement of Stringers, Deck Plating, Tie Plates, Diagonals &c for Benvenue, 2nd May 1883 1883, Plan of Rigging Screws for Benvenue, 1883 1883, Half Midship Section Plan for Benvenue, 28th March 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 20th September 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 19th June 1883 1883, Report on Ship Forgings for Benvenue, 23rd August 1883 1883, Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Port of survey abbreviations

Gls ( Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884 )

Lon ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891 )

Ship owner

Watson Bros ( Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Classification

+100A1; LA&CP; 1Dk pt Iron ( Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884 )

+100A1; 2,84; Record freeboard ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884 )

+100A1 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891 )

Stranded 11,91 ( Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891 )

Wrecked 11,91 ( Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892 )

Deferred for short time; Enquire ( Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892 )

Gross Register Tonnage

2690 ( Iron Ship Report for Benvenue, 29th February 1884 1884 )

2090 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 10th March 1884 1884, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd October 1891 1891, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Speed (knots)

1885 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Benvenue, 23rd January 1885 1885 )

Under Deck Tonnage

1954 ( Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 17 December 1891 1891, Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Association, to Secretary of Lloyd's Register addressing whether Benvenue can be lifted, 17 December 1891 1891, Note regarding case of Benvenue, considered by the Committee and action deferred until receiving further information, 7 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 19 September 1892 1892, Correspondence from H M Hozir, Lloyd's, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, regarding actions undertaken to salvage Benvenue and view of the Underwriters, 3 March 1892 1892, Report of total loss or casualty for Benvenue, 29 February 1892 1892, Correspondence from Liresayer, Secretary for London Salvage Assocation, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register, reporting that Benvenue has been paid for by the underwriters as a total loss, 25 February 1892 1892 )

Cargo

general cargo ( Copy of correspondence from Watson Brothers to Lloyd's Register requesting Benvenue not yet be reported as wrecked as she may yet be salved and reporting her wrecked could do harm - divers will be able to examine her soon, 16 November 1891 1891 )