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USCG Documented Vessel

CHIEF JOSEPH

No. 248229Commercial Fishing VesselExpired
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
248229
Call sign
WDL8003
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel
Hull material
Wood
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1943

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
47.9 ft
Breadth
12.4 ft
Depth
4.9 ft
Gross tonnage
19 GT
Net tonnage
15 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
June 30, 2004
Endorsements
Fishery

Builder

Builder
Vic Franks Boat Co.
Shipyard
Vic Franks Boat Co.
Built at
Seattle, Wa, United States
Year built
1943

Hailing port

Hailing port
Eureka, Ca, United States
Managing owner location
Sitka, Ak

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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