She was designed by Edward Burgess and took the place of the Enoch Turley, which was lost with all on board in the April 6, 1889 storm.

[1] The W. W. Ker was named in honor of the Assistant District Attorney of Philadelphia Captain William W.

"[2] The vessel's dimensions were 88 ft. in length; 22 ft. breadth of beam; 9 ft. depth of hold; 72 ft. mainmast and 64 ft. foremast.

[3] On 19 Mar 1897, the William W. Ker and the John G. Whilldin cruised near the Fenwick Island Light vessel, waiting to board ships coming from the Caribbean.

[5] On February 18, 1898, due to the introduction of steam service at the Delaware Breakwater, the schooner William W. Ker was bought from the Philadelphia pilots to Captain Redman for mackerel fishing.