William D. Lawrence (ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Canada | |
| Name | William D. Lawrence |
| Owner | William Dawson Lawrence and James Ellis |
| Port of registry | Maitland, Nova Scotia |
| Builder | William D. Lawrence Shipyard, Maitland Nova Scotia |
| Laid down | 1872 |
| Launched | October 27, 1874 |
| Maiden voyage | 1874-1875 |
| Identification | |
| Fate | Stranded English Channel, 1891, converted to barge, sunk in Dakar. |
| Notes | Renamed Kommander Svend Foyn, 1883 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 2459 Gross Tons |
| Length |
|
| Beam | 48 ft (15 m) |
| Depth | 29 ft (8.8 m) |
| Decks | 2 |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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William D. Lawrence was a full-rigged sailing ship built in Maitland, Nova Scotia, along the Minas Basin and named after her builder, the merchant and politician William Dawson Lawrence (1817–1886).