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USCG Documented Vessel

A G THOMAS

No. 255176Towing VesselNo Operation - PM
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
255176
Call sign
WC5866
Flag
Us
Service
Towing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1948

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
45.6 ft
Breadth
17 ft
Depth
5.8 ft
Gross tonnage
37 GT
Net tonnage
25 NT

Documentation

A Certificate of Documentation (COD) is the U.S. Coast Guard’s federal record of a vessel’s nationality and ownership — a national alternative to state titling for eligible vessels. Learn how it differs from state registration in the registration vs documentation guide.

COD status
No Operation - PM
Issued
November 17, 1969
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Lester F Alexander Co
Shipyard
Lester F Alexander Co
Built at
New Orleans La, United States
Year built
1948

Hailing port

Hailing port
New Orleans, La, United States
Managing owner (company)
J & S Marine Towing INC
Managing owner location
Harvey, La

Planning to run this boat as a charter or take paying passengers? Carrying up to six for hire needs an OUPV “six-pack” captain’s license.

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