Wood build. Built under the contract No. 166 signed on 16 February 1918 between M.M. Davis&Sons, Solomons, Maryland, USA and the Emergency Fleet Corporation (established by the United States Shipping Board) for building 8 tugs, building costs each 215.000 US dollars to be realized on 31 October 1919. Hull number 1207 and O.N. 217615. Laid down on 8 April 1918, launched on 12 October 1918, 10 hours trial on 27 February 1919, on 25 March 1919 second trial and achieving a speed of 14 knots as was contracted and delivered on 1 April 1919. Gross tonnage 357 tons, net tonnage 197 tons and as dimensions 125.0 (between perpendiculars)-133.0 (over all) x 29.0 (moulded) x 15.0 (moulded) x 12.9 (loaded draught). To be fitted out with coal-fuelled 1-1.000ihp triple expansion steam engine and 2 S.E. Scotch boilers. The series was to consist of the Workman, Artisan, Craftsman, Marksman, Watchman, Guardsman, Custodian. Woodman, Ringleader, Cavalier, Dictator, Outrider, Proprietor, Convoyer, Courtier, Herder, Wayfarer, Wanderer, Forerunner and Manager.
Sources
Register of Ships Owned by United States Shipping Board dated 1 August 1920
Robert J. Hurry. M.M. Davis Shipyard during the Great War.
Shipbuildinghistory.com
