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USCG Documented Vessel

ETHEL M. BACKMAN

No. 521500Commercial Fishing VesselExpired
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
521500
Flag
Us
Service
Commercial Fishing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Wood
Year built
1969

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
50.3 ft
Breadth
15.9 ft
Depth
5 ft
Gross tonnage
32 GT
Net tonnage
22 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 20, 2000
Expires
June 30, 2001
Endorsements
Fishery

Builder

Builder
Hayle D Varnum
Shipyard
Hayle D Varnum
Built at
Supply Nc, United States
Year built
1969

Hailing port

Hailing port
Charleston, Sc, United States
Managing owner location
Lamar, Sc

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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