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USCG Documented Vessel

CHESAPEAKE GOLD

No. 1123852Research VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
1123852
Call sign
WDA7481
Hull ID (HIN)
LHE32C01A202Decode this HIN →
Flag
Us
Service
Research Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Frp (Fiberglass)
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
2002

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
32 ft
Breadth
12 ft
Depth
4 ft
Gross tonnage
10 GT
Net tonnage
8 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
4 Sept 2025
Expires
30 Sept 2026
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Atlantic Marine Plastics
Built at
Norfolk, Va, United States
Year built
2002
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Hailing port

Hailing port
Glouchester, Va, United States
Managing owner (company)
Chesapeake Bay Foundation INC
Managing owner location
Annapolis, 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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