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USCG Documented Vessel

R/V SPIRIT OF THE SOUND

No. 1256406Passenger (Inspected)Valid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
1256406
Call sign
WDH6771
Hull ID (HIN)
DKRD0226I414Decode this HIN →
Flag
Us
Service
Passenger (Inspected)
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Electric
Hull material
Aluminum
Hull shape
Twin Hull
Year built
2014

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
64 ft
Breadth
21.3 ft
Depth
6.7 ft
Gross tonnage
36 GT
Net tonnage
29 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
February 14, 2026
Expires
March 31, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Robert E Derecktor INC
Shipyard
Robert E. Derecktor Shipyard
Built at
Mamaroneck
Year built
2014
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Hailing port

Hailing port
Norwalk, Ct, United States
Managing owner (company)
The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk INC
Managing owner location
Norwalk, Ct

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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