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.

Mildailian was requisitioned in 1942. The file is correspondence regarding the requisition of the vessel for the Second World War between HG Robinson, AA Stephens, WJR Beech with reference to TH Evan and the owner of the vessel Mr. JA Meagher.