| British Vessels. | Foreign Vessels. |
| Number of vessels inspected during the year | 66,087 | 29,865 |
| Defects of original construction Structural defects through | 2,148 | 1,845 |
| Wear and tear | 5,630 | 2,020 |
| Dirt, vermin, and other conditions prejudicial to health | 10,578 | 2,747 |
