Lloyd's Register of Yachts
Reading an Entry
Lloyd`s Register of Yachts gave essentially the same data for
individual yachts throughout its history, although its format
changed over its 100 years. The illustration is of a 1980 entry,
with major changes from 1878 noted in the labels. Here is a list of the columns in the register, along with a
description of their contents. Lloyd`s Register identity number, signal letters and
official number. This is recorded for British yachts
only. Names and former names. Type, including rig. Material if other than
wood. Later editions gave the sail number. Owners. An asterisk means the owner has a
certificate of competency. Ports. The port of registry is given for a
registered vessel, and the port where it is usually based. Tonnages. Registered tonnage is calculated by
Lloyd`s Register as a basis for survey fees. Net [definition] and gross
tonnage [definition] are
measures of capacity used for all merchant ships. T.M. stands for
Thames Measurement [definition],
based on a formula of the Royal Thames Yacht Club adopted in
1854. Dimensions, including the length used for
Thames Measurement calculations, plus sail area and name of
sail-makers. Name of builders, year of completion and place
built. Later editions name the designer. For powered yachts, brief details
of engines are given, including number of
cylinders, horsepower [definition],
manufacturer and year built. Classification and survey data for yachts
classed by Lloyd`s Register, plus details of any International
Rating Class [definition]
held by the yacht.
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