Wood build. On 2 August 1918 was a second contract between M.M. Davis&Sons, Solomons, Maryland., USA and the Emergency Fleet Corporation (established by the United States Shipping Board) signed, now for building another 12 tugs but which was cancelled in 1919 due to the First World War had ended. Hull number 2463. 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
