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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Elsdon ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
13/12/1913 ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
Yard no
175 ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Sunderland ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914 )
Blyth; Newcastle on Tyne ( Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914 )
Newcastle ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914 )
Newcastle on Tyne ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926 )
Wellington Quay; Newcastle on Tyne ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925 )
London ( Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Steam ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926 )
undefined ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
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 ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Circumstances of loss or disposal
Overdue ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Recorded date for the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Date of loss, disposal or incident
18/12/1925 ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
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
Sharp & Co ( Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926 )
Thomas William Sharp ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914 )
Name of surveyor.
Surveyor
E J Milton ( Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914 )
William Butler ( Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914 )
John Macdonald ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Voyage information
Bylth; London ( Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914 )
Wellington Quay; Baltic ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Rig
Sr - Schooner ( Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Engine type
Triple Expansion ( Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1914 ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
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
Blyth Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co Ltd ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Blyth ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
Ship type
undefined ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Screw Steamer ( Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914 )
Cargo ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Steel ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
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 ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
The official record pronounced by the Committee
Loss or disposal
Missing ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Number of lives lost
1 ( Plan of Boiler for Elsdon, 18th July 1913 1913, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Elsdon, 13th February 1914 1914, Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding damage to Elsdon, 30th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926, Letter from Sharp & Co, Manager for The Sharp Steamship Co Ltd, Newcastle on Tyne to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the record in the Register Book for Elsdon, 25th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 20th January 1926 1926, Letter from W A J Boxford, Clerk to the Committee, Lloyd's, London to The Secretary, Lloyd's Register, London, regarding the loss of Elsdon, 8th January 1926 1926 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Nwc ( Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925 )
Sld ( Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Sharp Steam Ship Co Ltd ( Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Elsdon, 2nd February 1913 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926 )
The Short Steam Ship Co Ltd ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Master
J L Hedler ( Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914 )
John Latimer Hedley ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
+100A1; Lloyds A & CP; +LMC 2,14 ( Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914 )
+LMC 2,14 ( Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914 )
+100A1; BS 11,25 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925 )
BS 11,25 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925 )
+100A1 11,25; SS No 2,22; +LMC 3,22; BS 11,25 ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Destined voyage
London ( Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914 )
Baltic ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
1522 ( Steel Steamer Report for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Report on Machinery for Elsdon, 11th February 1914 1914, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Elsdon, 26th November 1925 1925, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Elsdon, 23rd November 1925 1925, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Elsdon, 1st February 1926 1926 )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
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
JDVN ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Elsdon, 3rd February 1914 1914 )
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