Alexander McDougall (ship)

Alexander McDougall (ship)

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 "Meteor" was the only whaleback built a with traditionally shaped bow.


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