A list dated 1 November 1905 reported that the Arnhemsche Sleephellingmaatschappij, Arnhem, Netherlands built the steel German Rhine tug Franz&Carl destined for Ruhrort, Germany. Fitted out with a 275ihp diagonal triple engine. Displacement 135 tons and as dimensions 25,00 x 5,35 x 2,55 x 1,70 metres.