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USCG Documented Vessel

ALBATROSS

No. 509117Commercial Fishing VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
509117
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Wood
Year built
1966

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
34.1 ft
Breadth
11.4 ft
Depth
3.5 ft
Gross tonnage
8 GT
Net tonnage
7 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
Valid
Issued
January 29, 2026
Expires
January 31, 2027
Endorsements
Fishery

Builder

Builder
Samuel T Mcquay
Shipyard
Samuel T Mcquay
Built at
Wittman, Md, United States
Year built
1966

Hailing port

Hailing port
Tilghman, Md, United States
Managing owner location
Tilghman, Md

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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