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USCG Documented Vessel

SPIRIT OF AMERICA

No. 259139Passenger Barge (Inspected)Expired
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
259139
Flag
Us
Service
Passenger Barge (Inspected)
Self-propelled
No
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1949

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
290.1 ft
Breadth
50.1 ft
Depth
12.2 ft
Gross tonnage
1576 GT
Net tonnage
1576 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
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Dravo Corporation
Shipyard
Dravo Corporation
Built at
Pittsburgh, Pa, United States
Year built
1949

Hailing port

Hailing port
Alton, Il, United States
Managing owner (company)
Argosy Gaming Company
Managing owner location
Alton, Il

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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