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Name in Register
For a vessel built with square-rig, this is original
name at launching. For a vessel converted to square-rig, this is the first name
under square rig.
For a vessel built with square-rig, these are
names that were given to the vessel later in its life. For a vessel converted
to square rig, these other names may also include names prior to the vessel’s
conversion.
The following abbreviations apply to this
field:- ’80 means the name was change in 1880; b80 means the name had been
changed by 1880; a80 means the name was changed after 1880; p80 means the name
was changed prior to 1880.
The material is iron, steel or composite
construction. The material field will also record whether the vessel had an
auxiliary engine when it was first built or at the time of its conversion to
square rig.
The rig field denotes the rig at the time it
was built or at the time of its conversion to square rig.
Abbreviations used in the rig field include:
Bn means brigantine; Bkn means barquentine; Jck Bk means Jackass Barque; 4mst
Bk means four-masted Barque; 4mst S means four-masted Ship; 5mst Bk means
five-masted Barque; 5mst S means five-masted Ship
The year field denotes the year and (where
available) the month in which the vessel was launched. The date of launch may
sometimes be found in Notes field. A year field with an asterisk (*) behind the
date denotes that the vessel was built with mechanical propulsion.
The Yard No field denotes the yard number
given to the vessel by the builder. The yard number is frequently used to
identify the vessel prior to its naming. The yard number may provide a useful
reference when viewing builder’s documents, plans, etc.
The Builder field gives the name of the
builder, the place of build, and the country of build. The abbreviations for
country of build are Ger. = Germany, UK = United Kingdom, USA = United States
of America
This field lists the various ports of
registry and the various owners during the vessel’s career. The port of
registry is given in capitals. The port of registry is followed by an
abbreviated year. This is then followed by the owner’s name. Subsequent owners
and ports of registry are also listed. Corporate changes in ownership are also
listed.
The following abbreviations apply to this
field:- ’80 means the first year of registry within the port was 1880 and/or the
first year of ownership by an owner was 1880; b80 means the port of registry
was that port by 1880 or the vessel was owned by the particular owner in 1880;
c80 means the port became the port of registry circa 1880 or the owner acquired
the vessel circa 1880.
The Notes field contains anything of
interest that is not provided with a specific field of its own. In particular, the
notes field contains details of sister ships, voyages, propulsion machinery if
any, incidents, observations as to performance, cost, changes in tonnage,
dimensions, arrangements, etc.
Abbreviations include: dys = days, nm =
nautical miles, vyge = voyage, pssge = passage, tdwt = tons deadweight
capacity, tdispl = tons displacement, om = Tons(volume) Old Measurement,
FB=Freeboard, Mdepth=Moulded Depth, g=Tons Gross, ud=Underdeck Tonnage, n=Tons
Net.
The references field contains abbreviations
for the various references used to compile the register. The key to references
is provided in a separate
web page. The references field also
indicates the existence of photographs (P), paintings or sketchings (A) or
technical drawings (D) within the reference. Comments are also placed in the
references field pertaining to conflicts and questions for further research.
Each record in the register is given a
unique number; i.e., the register number. This is for the purposes of
identification where there is more than one vessel with a given name. The
Reg.No. field is assigned consecutively to the Name in Register, starting from
A and finishing at Z.
The Off.No field refers to the vessel’s
official number, assigned by the flag state where it is registered. Whether or
not a vessel was assigned an official number depends upon the flag of registry
and its period of service. The UK appears to have been first to adopt a system
of official numbers. Other countries followed, but even in the 1930’s Norwegian
ships appear not to have an official number.
Vessels having a UK official number are not
given any prefix in this listing. However, the official numbers of other
nations are distinguished by placing a prefix before the official number. Thus
the prefix "s"=Sweden, "g"=Germany, "f"=France, "i"=Italy,
"peru"=Peru, "u"=USA, "r"=Russia,
"n"=Netherlands, "j"=Japan, "fin"=Finland,
"c"=Chile, "p"=Poland.
The official number of a vessel normally
remains the same over the entire life of a vessel under a given flag. The
exception appears to be Italy where the official number appears to be
determined by the port of registry. Thus, a vessel changing its port of
registry to another port in Italy was assigned a new official number.
Not all flag states issued an official
number. Where a vessel transferred to another flag, it was issued with a new
official number for that jurisdiction, at least in jurisdictions that issued an
official number. These latter official numbers are listed in the
"Notes" field.
The gross tonnage listed is usually the
first value of gross tonnage that appears in the register. The gross tonnage is
a volumetric measurement. The vessel may subsequently be remeasured for gross
tonnage due to alterations, changes in flag or changes in the gross tonnage
rules. Subsequent values of gross tonnage are listed in the "Notes"
field using the abbreviation "g" after the numerical value.
Udeck
The Udeck field is the underdeck tonnage;
ie, the tonnage beneath the deck. The underdeck tonnage is a volumetric
measurement. The vessel may subsequently be remeasured for underdeck tonnage
due to alterations or changes in flag. Subsequent values of underdeck tonnage
are listed in the "Notes" field using the abbreviation "ud"
after the numerical value.
The net tonnage listed is a volumetric
measure of the earning capacity of the vessel. The value shown in the net
tonnage field is usually the earliest known value unless no gross tonnage was
specified at the same time. In the latter case, it is that value at which gross
tonnage is also known, and the earliest value is listed in the
"Notes" field using the terminology "in" rather than
"by".
The vessel may subsequently be remeasured
for underdeck tonnage due to alterations, changes in flag or changes in the net
tonnage rules. Subsequent values of net tonnage are listed in the
"Notes" field using the abbreviation "n" after the
numerical value.
These are the registered length x registered
breadth x registered depth in feet. The registered length is usually slightly more
that the length between perpendiculars but slightly less than the length of
deck. The registered depth is the depth from the deck at side to the top of the
ceiling in the hold. In some instances, the registered dimensions change over
the life of the vessel. This can be due to alterations such as lengthening, or
remeasurement under a new flag State or modified rules for registered
dimensions. Where a vessel has subsequent values for registered dimensions,
these are recorded in the "Notes" field.
The moulded depth is the depth of the vessel
in feet and inches from the top of keel to the deck at side. The moulded depth
is normally greater than the registered depth in that it includes the depth of
floor and ceiling thickness. In some instances, the moulded depth changes over
the life of the vessel. This can be due to alterations, or remeasurement under
a new flag State or modified rules for measurement of moulded depth. Where a
vessel has subsequent values for moulded depth, these are recorded in the
"Notes" field using the abbreviation "Mdepth".
The freeboard refers to the summer freeboard
from the top of deck at side to the loaded waterline in feet and inches
assigned to the vessel. Prior to 1893? the marking of a loadline was not
mandatory. Prior to that year, some vessels were marked with the note
"freeboard discontinued by owner", apparently at the owner’s discretion.
The required freeboard sometimes altered during the life of a vessel. This may
be due to modifications to the vessel such as lengthening or the addition of a
midship bridge deck; but much more frequently it was due to changes in the
requirements specified for the calculation of the minimum freeboard. Where
subsequent freeboards are assigned, these have been recorded in the
"Notes" field using the abbreviation "FB".
This field records the eventual fate of the
vessel if known including relevant dates. Where the fate has not yet been
determined, clues to the fate are recorded such as "Not in L46" which
means not in Lloyd’s Register 1946-47. The abbreviation "B/U" refers
to the vessel having been broken up. Sometimes additional information
concerning the fate is given in the "Notes" field.
The rig changes and rig codes field provides
information regarding the configuration and alterations to the vessel’s rig. A
system of coding has been devised to assist in the identification of individual
vessels. Details of the codes are contained in web pages for bowsprits, yards and fore and aft sails attached.
|
Code |
Explanation |
|
# |
Spike bowsprit Bowsprit with fidded jibboom Bowsprit with fidded jibboom and fidded
flying jibboom Unknown at this stage |
|
Numbers -1 # |
Starting from the foremast and working aft Single topsail &
course Double topsails & course Single topgallant, single topsail &
course Single topgallant, double topsails &
course Royal, single topgallant, single topsail
& course Double topgallants, double topsails &
course: bald-headed rig Royal, single topgallant, double topsails
& course Skysail, royal, single topgallant, single
topsail & course Royal, double topgallants, double topsails
& course Skysail, royal, single topgallant, double
topsails & course Moonsail, skysail, royal, single topgallant,
single topsail & course Skysail, royal, double topgallants, double
topsails & course Moonsail, skysail, royal, single
topgallant, double topsails & course Unknown at this stage |
|
"." (dot) "!" |
Fore and aft rigged mast Fore and aft rigged mast with fidded
topgallant mast (ex square-rigged) |
|
# |
Double gaff spanker Single gaff spanker Triangular spanker Loose footed spanker Unknown at this stage |
|
(ss) (hgaff) (cun) (cp) +bw |
Studdingsails Hoisting gaff sail Cunningham’s patent reefing gear Colling & Pinkney’s patent reefing
gear Fitted with brace winches |
Where a vessel has been altered to a
different rig during its life, information regarding the new rig is shown. The
abbreviations used for rigs are similar to those used in the rig field. Details
of the rig may be followed by dates using the following codes: ’80 means the
name was change in 1880; b80 means the name had been changed by 1880; a80 means
the name was changed after 1880; p80 means the name was changed prior to 1880.
Superstructures
and Deckhouses
The superstructures and deckhouses field
gives information on superstructures and deckhouses fitted on the vessel where
known. The following abbreviations apply:
|
P Pa Pb Pc Pd Pe Pf |
Poop Deck (type unspecified) Poop vertical sided (may flare outward at
the stern) Poop rounded at the gunwale—similar radii
at fwd & aft ends Poop rounded at the gunwale—different
radii at fwd & aft ends Poop vertical sided & angled inboard
to the deck aft Poop flush with bulwark (high bulwarks) Poop turtle back wheel shelter |
|
Q Qa Qb Qc |
Raised Quarter Deck (type unspecified) Raised Quarter Deck—flush with main rail
& with topgallant bulwark Raised Quarter Deck—flush with top of
topgallant bulwarks Raised Quarter Deck—with half height deck house |
|
H Ha Hb Hc Hd He |
Deckhouse (location unspecified) Deckhouse at or abaft 1st mast
& before 2nd mast Deckhouse at or abaft 2nd mast
& before 3rd mast if fitted Deckhouse at or abaft 3rd mast
& before 4th mast if fitted Deckhouse at or abaft 4th mast
& before 5th mast if fitted Deckhouse at or abaft 5th mast |
|
FU FUa |
Funnel (location unspecified) Funnel abaft 1st mast &
before 2nd mast etc. |
|
F Fa Fb Fc Fd |
Foc’s’le (type unspecified) Topgallant foc’s’le (raised above
sheerline) Foc’s’le probably flush or near flush with
sheerline & moulding Foc’s’le flush with sheerline Monkey foc’s’le flush with main rail |
The length after the deck erection code denotes
the length of the deck erection in feet. If the notation is in brackets without
a question mark, it means that there is evidence that the deck erection was
added later in the vessel’s career. If the notation is in brackets with a
question mark, that means that there is uncertainty as to whether the notation
is correct.
Bulkheads,
Ballast, Keel, Donkey Boilers, etc
This field contains technical information
such as the following:-
Number of watertight bulkheads. Where the
word "bhds" appears without a number in front, then nil bulkheads
were fitted or no information has been so far found on the number of bulkheads.
The number of bulkheads sometimes varied over a vessel’s career. Information on
subsequent changes to the number of bulkheads is provided in the Notes field.
Information as to water ballasting denoted
by WB. The following abbreviations apply: db=double bottom, DT=Deep tank,
APT=aft peak tank, MT=midship tank, FPT=forepeak tank, t=tons.
Information on the keel depth. For example
12"=Bar keel of depth 12". FK=Flat-plate keel.
Information on donkey boilers if known. db04
means donkey boiler fitted 1904. ndb04 means new donkey boiler 1904 (usually a
replacement); Port. means portable.
Information on the nature of fastenings,
sheathing and years assigned on composite ships. YM=yellow metal, CS=copper
sheathed, CF=copper fastened, GIB=Galvanized iron bolts, As12yrs means assigned
12 years. Some older iron ships were also assigned years and where known, these
are given. Note that the years assigned to composite ships changed as more
experience was gained on the characteristics of these vessels. Thus the period
of years assigned often increased with age. Composite construction was
originally considered experimental and many were surveyed biennially.
Information on permanent ballast. Sometimes
the field was not large enough to contain all such information in which case
the excess information was put into the "Notes" field.