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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
British Vigilance ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
British Merit ( Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
16/04/1942 ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
Yard no
1117G ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
British Tanker Co Ltd ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942 )
B P Tanker Co Ltd ( Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
Ship type
Tanker ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960 )
undefined ( Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
Screw Motor Vessel ( Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Steel ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
8100 ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942 )
8093 ( Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942 )
8101 ( Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960 )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
Refrigeration machinery fitted for cargo purposes?
No ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
The official record pronounced by the Committee
Loss or disposal
To be broken up ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
Recorded information relating the specific cargo being conveyed.
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Previously referred to as signal letters (c.19th C), radio call signs enable a ship to communicate and are assigned by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
Signal letter/Call sign
BCLS ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Engine type
Internal Combustion Direct Acting Vertical ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942 )
Oil Engines 4SCSA ( Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942 )
Heavy Oil Airless Injection ( Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942 )
4 SA 6 Cylinders B & W ( Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1942 ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
The individual and/or organisation listed as having been responsible for constructing the vessel. This can/may be the same as the owner and/or manager.
Shipbuilder
Harland & Wolff Ltd ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Glasgow ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Glasgow ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942 )
London ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960 )
Hyde; Manchester ( Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942 )
Southampton ( Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959 )
Portland; Southampton ( Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Motor (internal combustion) ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
undefined ( Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Location of engine build
Glasgow ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
Lloyd's Proving House?
No ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Circumstances of loss or disposal
Sold to British Iron & Steel Corp for Breaking up ( Request for Special Survey for British Merit, 31st July 1940 1940, Midship Sections Plan for British Merit, 7th July 1942 1942, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding the First Entry Report for British Merit, 25th July 1942 1942, Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding classification of British Merit, 29th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942, Memo regarding the electrical installation for British Merit, 21st July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942, Certificate of Survey of Boilers for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959, Copy of a letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 1st September 1960 1960, Letter from C Craggs, Engineer Superintendent (Fleet Maintenance), BP Tanker Co Ltd, London to The Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding British Merit, 30th May 1960 1960, Copy of a letter from Clerk to the Classification Committee, Lloyd's Register, London to The BP Tanker Co Ltd, London, regarding British Merit, 26th May 1960 1960, Profile & Decks Plan for British Vigilance,undated no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Gls ( Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942 )
Mch ( Report on Boilers for British Merit, 16th July 1942 1942 )
Sou ( Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
+100A1 7,42; Lloyds A & CP; Carrying Petroleum in Bulk; Longitudinal Framing at Batton & at Deck; +LMC 7,42; Oil Eng; 2 DB 150 lb ( Steel Motorship Report for British Merit, 14th July 1942 1942 )
+LMC 7,42; Oil Eng; 2 DB 150 lb ( Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942 )
See Accompanying Machinery Report ( Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942 )
Transmit to Wokingham ( Report on Electrical Equipment for British Merit, 8th July 1942 1942 )
Deferred for Comp ABS & TS ( Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959 )
+100A1 Oil Tanker 9,57; SS (Dr) 9,57; +LMC CS 9,57; BS D 9,57; Sp 9,57; TS 6,56; CL ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for British Merit, 14th September 1960 1960 )
The individual and/or organisation listed that is responsible for the everyday management of a ship. This may be the same as the owner.
Ship manager
James Ross Robertson ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
Year of engine build
1942 ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for British Merit, 26th June 1942 1942, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report on Boilers for British Merit, 9th July 1942 1942, Report of Periodical Surveys & Repairs of Machinery for British Merit, 11th December 1959 1959 )
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