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USCG Documented Vessel

CHALLENGER

No. 272871Passenger (Inspected)Expired
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
272871
Call sign
WP2917
Flag
Us
Service
Passenger (Inspected)
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Wood
Year built
1956

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
32.7 ft
Breadth
9.6 ft
Depth
5.7 ft
Gross tonnage
13 GT
Net tonnage
9 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
Expired
Issued
July 19, 1982
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedFishery

Builder

Built at
Forked River, Nj, United States
Year built
1956

Hailing port

Hailing port
Falling Waters, Wv, United States

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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