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Name of ship as recorded on the record

Ship name

Umtata ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.

Launch Date

30/08/1935 ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.

Yard no

1480 ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.

Location of Survey

Newcastle on Tyne ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935 )

London ( Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935 )

Walker on Tyne; Newcastle on Tyne ( Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935 )

Newcastle; Walker; Newcastle on Tyne ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935 )

Bedford; London ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935 )

Cape Town ( Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942 )

A vessel’s means of propulsion.

Propulsion

Steam ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

undefined ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935 )

Is the steamer assisted by sail?

Sail assisted steamer

No ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?

Machinery aft?

No ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).

Is a donkey boiler fitted?

No ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.

Lloyd's Proving House?

No ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

Vessel’s place of loss or disposal/last known recorded location.

Place of ship loss

St Lucia ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

An officially licensed mariner (post 1850) holding ultimate command and responsibility for a vessel.

Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.

The name of the port/place of destination given.

The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.

Year of ship completion

1935 ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

The individual and/or organisation listed as having been responsible for constructing the vessel. This can/may be the same as the owner and/or manager.

Shipbuilder

Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.

Place of build

Walker on Tyne ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

Broad categories and subdivisions of vessels related to their purpose or function.

Ship type

Twin Screw Steamer ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935 )

undefined ( Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

Passenger; Cargo ( Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935 )

Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.

Material of construction

Steel ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated 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 Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?

Auxillary

No ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?

Electric light fitted?

No ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.

Circumstances of loss or disposal

Torpedoed & Sunk, Repaired for Towing ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

Recorded date for the vessel’s loss or disposal.

Date of loss, disposal or incident

09/03/1942 ( Plan of Cast Steel Rudder Frame for Umtata, 31st December 1934 1934, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding class of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from the Secretary of Lloyd's Register to The Surveyors, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding payment of amended fee for survey of electrical equipment for Umtata, 15th November 1935 1935, Memo regarding fees for Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, Letter from S R Davies, Per The Surveyors, to the Secretary of Lloyd's Register regarding enclosed letter on calculation of survey fees of electrical appliances for Umtata, 13th November 1935 1935, Letter from E S Dickinson, Accountant, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd to The Surveyors to Lloyds Register, Newcastle on Tyne, regarding reconsidering classification fees due to date of contract for Umtata, 12th November 1935 1935, Freeboard Verification Form for Ordinary Cargo &/or Passenger Ships for Umtata, 29th October 1935 1935, Steel Steamer or Motorship Report for Umtata, 11th November 1935 1935, Request for Special Survey for Umtata, 1st March 1935 1935, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Umtata, 26th October 1935 1935, Remarks of the Chief Engineer Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding engine & machinery of Umtata, 14th November 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, List of Spare Gear for Engine 1480 of Umtata, 2nd October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Turbine Machinery for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Boilers for Umtata, 28th October 1935 1935, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine for Electric Generator Machinery for Umtata, 24th September 1935 1935, Report on Electrical Equipment for Umtata, 6th November 1935 1935, Half Midship Section Plan for Umtata, 9th October 1935 1935, Profile & Deck Plans for Umtata, 31st October 1935 1935, Certificate of Survey of Port & Centre Boilers for Umtata, 16th February 1942 1942, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c, of Engines & Boilers for Umtata, 20th February 1942 1942, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Umtata, Undated no date )

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).

Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.

The individual and/or organisation listed that is responsible for the everyday management of a ship. This may be the same as the owner.

Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.

Recorded information related to a vessel’s movements.

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