Series consists of records relating to the correspondence between members of the Steamship Inspectors Office including the Chairman, Senior Steamship Inspectors and Steamship Inspectors, amongst others regarding inspections done before and after the requisition of vessels for the second world war. There is also additional correspondence, including with the owners of the vessels.

Betty L is a fishpacker tug. Built in 1926 in Meteghan, Nova Scotia she was owned by South Shore Packers Ltd until 1934. In 1937 she was sold to owners in Vancouver. 1942-1965 she was owned by London Fish Co. Ltd., Vancouver and has had even more owners since including some in Washington State. From 2009-2010 she was being refit in Port Townsend. She had a Fairbanks Morse Co. engine. Correspondence between HG Robinson, JT Edmond, FA Willsher, and Lt Colonel H Allen regarding the condition of the hull and machinery for the requisition of Betty L for the second World War.