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USCG Documented Vessel

KETCHUP

No. 688566RecreationalValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
688566
Call sign
WCW8928
Hull ID (HIN)
HRN51002B585Decode this HIN →
Flag
Us
Service
Recreational
Self-propelled
Yes
Hull material
Frp (Fiberglass)
Hull shape
Monohull
Year built
1985

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
51.2 ft
Breadth
14.1 ft
Depth
6.9 ft
Gross tonnage
24 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
Valid
Issued
April 14, 2026
Expires
April 30, 2028
Endorsements
Recreation

Builder

Builder
Henry R Hinkley & Co
Shipyard
Henry R Hinkley & Co
Built at
Southwest Harbor, Me, United States
Year built
1985
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Hailing port

Hailing port
Pipersville, Pa, United States
Managing owner location
Pipersville, Pa

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