1891 - s.s. 'Aira Force' - Confirmation from the Registrar of Shipping at the Port of Whitehaven, Mr. Staples, that the Official Number 94036 and Tonnage has been deeply carved or otherwise permanently marked on the Main-Beam of the Vessel in accordance with the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1876. It is signed by S. Whitaker who appears to have been a Officer of the Customs at Whitehaven and is dated 7th March 1891. - [Cumbria Archive Reference - 18910307-YTSR_2_1_2_3_1r] [927]