Lloyd's Register

Extract from picture of Timbertoes 1880.

Extract from picture of Timbertoes 1880.

© Brendan Grogan

Extract from picture of Timbertoes 1880.
© Brendan Grogan

Extract from picture of Timbertoes 1880.

Extract from picture of Timbertoes 1880.

© Brendan Grogan

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The Lloyds Register set out detailed specifications on the methods of construction and materials, they surveyed ships to determine how many years the ship should remain in category 'A' before a new survey was required.

Many merchants would only risk cargoes on ships classed by the Lloyd Register. A rating of 12 A1's was the top rating; many ships did not achieve this, but the majority at Whites were classified A1 for twelve years, recognising their high quality.