[1] In 1944–45 Hall, Russell built five coasters under sub-contract for the Burntisland Shipbuilding Company of Fife: hull numbers 773, 776, 781, 785 and 788.

[1] However, it had been classed by the Government as a naval shipbuilder, despite traditionally producing fishing vessels and small cargo ships, and closed in 1992.

[1] In the Second World War Hall Russell built a number of Royal Navy Flower-class corvettes and River-class frigates.

[1] After the war the company built fishing vessels, cargo ships and naval patrol craft.

MY Steve Irwin was the flagship of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and was used in their direct action campaigns against whaling and against illegal fisheries activities.