Alexander McDougall (ship)
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| Career (US) | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Alexander McDougall |
| Launched: | 1898 |
| General characteristics | |
| Length: | 430 ft |
SS Alexander McDougall was a "whaleback" ship. The design, created by Scottish captain Alexander McDougall (1845-1923), enabled her to carry a maximum amount of cargo with a minimum of draft. Whalebacks were also called "pig boats", among other names, due to their appearance. The Alexander McDougall was the only whaleback built a with traditionally shaped bow.
