Former Dutch Beverwijk 12. Gross tonnage 132 tons, tonnage under deck tons, net tonnage 53 tons and as dimensions 8.0 x 19.0 x 11.5 feet. Built by J. Drewes, Gideon, Groningen, Netherlands in 1909. Owned by Carlos Sarsotti e Hijos. Homeport Buenos Aires, Argentina-flagged.(1)
Note
1. Trials executed and on 22 December ready for departure via IJmuiden, Netherlands towards de Buenos Aires/La Plata river. The Dutch newspaper De Courant dated 22 December 1909 reported that in last week she executed her trials. She was built for account of the firm Van Hattem, Beverwijk, Netherlands and mainly to be used for towing dredging material. Fitted out with 1-375 ihp triple compound steam engine.
Source
Lloyds Register 1947-1948.
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