Empress of Ireland
A current reference number/code used to uniquely identify each record.
Unique reference code
LR-FAF-TB5-0118-O
Shipbuilder
Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd
Date in which construction of the vessel was completed.
Year of build
1906
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
14191
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
Type of ship
Passenger Liner
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Port belonging to
Liverpool
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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Empress of Ireland ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
01/03/1908 ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Glasgow ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
The country (flag) that a vessel is registered to, at the time of writing.
Country of registration
United Kingdom ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Canadian Pacific Railway Co ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Steam ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
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 Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
Yes ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Gls ( First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906 )
Liv ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914 )
Name of surveyor.
Surveyor
Joseph Dean Mares ( First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906 )
Arthur L Jones ( Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906 )
James Bradley; William Gordon Haig ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914 )
Richard Durant Shilston; Benjamin George Oxford ( Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 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 ( First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906 )
+LMC 5,06 ( Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906 )
Electric Light ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906 )
100A1 ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914 )
+LMC 2,14 ( Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Destined voyage
Liverpool ( First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906 )
Halifax, Nova Scotia ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1906 ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
Yard no
443 ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
The country in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Country of build
United Kingdom ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Port belonging to
Liverpool ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
Ship type
Passenger Liner ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Steel ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
14191 ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision 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 ( Plan of Midship Section for Empress of Ireland, 15 June 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding First Entry report for Empress of Ireland, 26 June 1906 1906, Telegram from Glasgow to Committee London reporting that the Empress of Ireland report 24118 fees have been paid and asking them to forward the certificates, 27 June 1906 1906, First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor and Chief Engineer Surveyor regarding no. 2 survey of Empress of Ireland, report 70966, 28 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914, Plan of Empress of Ireland no date, Note - sunk by collision no date )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Master
F Casey ( First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906 )
Frank Casey ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906 )
Murray ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Glasgow ( First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906 )
Liverpool ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Voyage information
Glasgow ( First Entry Steel Steamer Report for Empress of Ireland, 9 June 1906 1906, Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906 )
Liverpool ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914, Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914 )
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
H.G.L.B. ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons and Upwards for Empress of Ireland, 7 June 1906 1906 )
H.N.G.M. ( Report on Machinery for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906 )
K.L.F.G. ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Empress of Ireland, 29 May 1906 1906 )
K.S.W.B. ( Report of Survey for Repairs for Empress of Ireland, 27 February 1914 1914 )
K.T.D.B. ( Report of Survey for Repairs of Engines and Boilers for Empress of Ireland, 21 February 1914 1914 )
K.L.W.T. ( Note - sunk by collision no date )
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