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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Somersetshire ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
24/02/1921 ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
Yard no
579 ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Glasgow ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921 )
Annan; Glasgow ( Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920 )
Belfast ( Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921 )
Liverpool ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953 )
Birkenhead; Liverpool ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953 )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
undefined ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921 )
Motor (internal combustion) ( Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
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 of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Circumstances of loss or disposal
Sold to British Iron & Steel Corporation & Allocated to T W Ward Ltd for breaking up at Barrow ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Gls ( Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921 )
Bel ( Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921 )
Liv ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Bibby Line Ltd ( Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953 )
Bibby Steamship Co Ltd ( Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921 )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
Transmit to London ( Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921 )
+100A1; Lloyds A & CP; +LMC 6,21; CL; Oil engines ( Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921 )
+LMC 6,21; CL; oil engines ( Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921 )
9,53 Bkn ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953 )
+100A1 2,53; SS Liv 11,48 (Dr); SS Liv 12,51; +LMC CS 12,51; DBS 3,53; +New DB made 40 fitted 45; TS CL 10,51 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953 )
+100A1; 9,53; ss Liv - 11,48 (Dr); ss Liv - 12,51; +LMC CS 12,51; DBS 3,53; +NDB made 40 refitted 45 ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.
Master
F W L Midgley ( Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921 )
Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.
Voyage information
Belfast; London; Panama; Vancouver ( Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Rig
FAS - Fore & Aft Schooner ( Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921 )
Sr - Schooner ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921 )
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
KJCT ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Engine type
Reciprocating Diesel Four Stroke Engines ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921 )
Diesel ( Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
Year of engine build
1921 ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1921 ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
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 of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Belfast ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.
Ship type
undefined ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
Twin Screw Motor Vessel ( Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953 )
Cargo ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Steel ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
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 of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
The official record pronounced by the Committee
Loss or disposal
To be broken up ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
Vessel’s place of loss or disposal/last known recorded location.
Place of ship loss
Barrow ( Request for Special Survey of Boiler for Somersetshire, 3rd December 1919 1919, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Letter from S O Kendall, to The Secretary, London, regarding Somersetshire, 29th June 1921 1921, Copy of Letter from Secretary, to The Secretary, Glasgow, regarding Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Somersetshire, 28th June 1921 1921, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Memo regarding Classification for Somersetshire, 27th June 1921 1921, List of Motors for Somersetshire, 2nd May 1921 1921, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1951 1951, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Oil Engine Surveys Form for Somersetshire, 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Port belonging to
Liverpool ( Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953 )
Name of surveyor.
Surveyor
Peter McGregor ( Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 27th December 1920 1920, Certificate of Survey for Somersetshire, 31st January 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921 )
John Pollock ( Report on Electric Lighting Installation for Somersetshire, 9th June 1921 1921 )
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
Bibby Bros & Co Ltd ( Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953 )
Arthur Harold Bibby ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921 )
The name of the port/place from which a vessel’s voyage originated.
Voyage from
Belfast ( Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921 )
The name of the port/place of destination given.
Destined voyage
Vancouver ( Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921 )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
7456 ( Steel Steamer Report for Somersetshire, 20th June 1921 1921, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921 )
9787 ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Somersetshire, 12th October 1953 1953, Copy of Certificate of Survey of Machinery for Somersetshire, 13th October 1953 1953, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Somersetshire, 18th March 1954 1954 )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Location of engine build
Glasgow ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Somersetshire, 26th May 1921 1921, Report on Oil Engine Machinery for Somersetshire, 6th May 1921 1921, Report on Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th January 1921 1921, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Somersetshire, 29th September 1953 1953 )
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