The Lloyd's Register of Shipping records the details of merchant vessels over 100 gross tonnes, which are self-propelled and sea-going, regardless of classification. Before the time, only those vessels classed by Lloyd's Register were listed. Vessels are listed alphabetically by their current name., To gain a deeper understanding of the information found in our Register Books, we recommend viewing our 'Interpreting the Register Books' guidance alongside viewing the Register Books. Please click the link here:https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/interpreting-the-register-books