Wood build. Built under the contract No. 166 signed on 16 February 1918between 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. Building cancelled to ending of the First World War. Hull number 1210 and launched on 8 August 1919. When the contract was cancelled was the hull completed for about 85% over to the government. 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
