Design 1086 which was a Murray Watts design revised by J.H. Mathis Co., consisting of the Active, Beagle, Bear, Bison, Bullock, Burro, Camel, Diligent, Fort Howard, Green Bay, Lightning, Ox, Pointer, Pottawotomie, Sampson, Salem, Setter, Spaniel, Tomah, Whistler, Wizard, Energy, Ashwabemie, Persistence, Prowess, Force, Valor, Terrier, Beagle, Reindeer, Racehorse, Stallion, Foreman, Dragoman, Drayman, Badger Leopard, Buzzard, Hawk, Condor, Cockatoo, Porter, Hauler, Driver, Seminole, Talisman, Whistler, Wizard, Vanguard, Mastiff and Guardian. Owner on 1 August 1920 was the United States Shipping Board. Wood-built. Gross tonnage 179 tons, net tonnage30 tons and as dimensions 94.10 (between perpendiculars)-101.4 (over all) x 24 (moulded) x 14.2 (moulded depth) feet. Built by Burger Boat Company, Manitowoc, Wisconsin with yard number 32 in December 1919. Later renamed John A. Meseck, according to Lloyds ex-Spaniel, Grove E. Warner and Spaniel and later William F. Meseck. Under the latter name in 1954-1955 owned by Meseck Towing&Transporting Company, New York, USA. Call sign WB4518.
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