CAMDEN ANCHOR

Camden ME

Most recent update: August 31, 2021.

The Camden Anchor Works was founded by the Alden family in 1866 and was, of course, best known for its anchors, but it also built boats during World War One.  If anyone can add to the table below, please send your info to timcolton@aol.com 

Name Hull # O.N. Owner Type Type # LDT LOA Built Disposition
Wego     R. Buckminster Fuller Motor Boat       34   To USN 1917 as SP 1196, returned 1919
Daraga     Stuart Davis Motor Boat       72 1915 To USN 1917 as SP 43, later YP 43, sold 1921
Penguin   213561   Yacht     23g 57 1915  
      US Navy Sub Chaser SC 251 85 110 29-Dec-17 Sold 1923
      US Navy Sub Chaser SC 252 85 110 7-Mar-18 Sold 1936
      US Navy Sub Chaser SC 407 85 110 16-Jan-19 Sold 1920
      US Navy Sub Chaser SC 408 85 110 11-Feb-19 Sold 1922