NIAGARA

School Ship · Built 1990s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named NIAGARA

NIAGARA is a 1990 school ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 150 inspections since 1989, most recently in July 2025, along with 45 deficiencies — 4 with no resolution recorded — and 1 casualty investigation in 2023.

Records from 1989 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 2 July 2025.

Built: 1990
Last inspected: 2 July 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 150
Deficiencies: 45 recorded · 4 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2023

Identity

978478

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WDD7648

334740

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367189310

Maury page id

psix-334740

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations97

…administrative events18

…with no type recorded35

…past their stated due date4

Years with a record 34 calendar years (1989–2025)

The 150 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the School Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1981.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)106.6 ft × 31.0 ft × 12.6 ft

Registered tonnagegross 163 / net 163

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)106.6 ft × 31.0 ft × 12.6 ft

ITC tonnagegross 162 / net 48

BuilderINTERNATIONAL HISTORICAL WATERCRAFT SOCIETY, INC. · ERIE, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1990

Hull materialWood

PropulsionAuxiliary Sail

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing port(NONE, PER COMMANDANT RULING), PA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 14 April 2026 · expires 30 April 2027

Service, as the file records itSchool Ship

Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it163 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
162 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
163 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
48 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

Radio station licence

WDD7648MMSI 367189310 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 February 2017, expires 23 May 2027

WAN5313MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 March 1997, cancelled 27 May 2007 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 150

2 July 2025 Exemption · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8188151

29 October 2024 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8026316

24 October 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8062792

15 July 2024 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7959442

23 April 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7900790

9 November 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7822656

13 July 2023 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7742363

10 July 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7747587

15 June 2023 Administrative Inspection · Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7715655

12 May 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7689761

20 April 2023 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7672521

18 April 2023 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7671173

31 March 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7660526

26 August 2022 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7547189

18 August 2022 Administrative Inspection · Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7540356

8 July 2022 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7500821

6 July 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7503493

5 January 2022 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7382945

14 October 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7332390

13 September 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6811097

10 August 2019 Administrative Inspection · Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6782315

24 July 2019 Attraction Vessel Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6761087

18 July 2019 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6758639

12 July 2019 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6747234

27 March 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6650471

17 September 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6542253

16 June 2018 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6445766

3 April 2018 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6394585

2 April 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6383514

21 December 2017 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6327611

16 June 2017 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6180425

20 May 2017 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6152226

1 March 2017 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6097045

13 December 2016 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6073841

11 October 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6019784

8 September 2016 Administrative Inspection · Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6004884

5 September 2016 Administrative Inspection · Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6001373

2 September 2016 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5990743

18 August 2016 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6011519

4 August 2016 Attraction Vessel Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5963343

27 July 2016 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5960243

15 July 2016 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5947145

6 July 2016 In-Service Inspection · Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5931287

17 June 2016 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5909219

13 April 2016 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5853119

20 November 2015 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Plan Review (Other than "T")

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5776692

15 October 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5743060

22 August 2015 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5212731

18 August 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5730350

8 August 2015 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5211487

8 August 2014 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4951130

27 June 2014 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4916060

19 June 2014 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4893926

15 May 2014 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4908087

12 July 2012 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4377377

20 June 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4349947

5 June 2012 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4335728

8 May 2012 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4307097

24 January 2012 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4230448

27 September 2011 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4155418

18 August 2011 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4119514

9 August 2011 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4116088

9 September 2010 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3851235

8 October 2008 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3353119

29 August 2008 Attraction Vessel Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3312165

27 May 2008 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3220001

30 July 2007 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3012233

15 June 2007 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2973608

23 May 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2938971

26 September 2006 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2806247

18 August 2006 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2752115

8 August 2006 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2740526

13 July 2006 Attraction Vessel Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2712272

30 May 2006 Deficiency Check · Plan Review (Other than "T") · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2659821

14 June 2005 Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2392311

25 October 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2227760

6 October 2004 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2215493

29 July 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2148014

18 May 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2066505

18 May 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2072249

23 April 2004 Uninspected Other

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2050678

22 July 2003 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1854158

11 July 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1846673

12 May 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1887810

10 April 2003 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1771365

19 November 2002 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1707349

15 October 2002 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1694807

29 August 2002 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1668208

16 August 2002 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1663308

9 August 2002 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1663270

27 July 2002 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1655540

12 July 2002 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1645369

27 June 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1636220

15 April 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1603103

18 July 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1068246

11 July 2001 Administrative

Administrative · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1068225

21 June 2001 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1432543

10 June 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 172100

7 May 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1063531

15 September 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1054508

23 June 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1050343

16 June 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1050389

2 June 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 818664

19 May 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1049417

26 April 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1461276

22 September 1999 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1457728

5 May 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1401006

17 September 1998 Administrative

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 804622

5 August 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MILWAUKEE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 797228

30 July 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MILWAUKEE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1131240

25 July 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1440034

16 July 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1364793

11 June 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MILWAUKEE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1131664

7 May 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1381230

5 September 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1123496

29 April 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1434548

30 August 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1248526

14 June 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 884817

7 June 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1187317

2 May 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1355775

24 August 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1189931

21 June 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1185361

5 May 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1460788

14 October 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1448595

26 August 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 862597

19 August 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MILWAUKEE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 867888

18 August 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MILWAUKEE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 869623

9 August 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 864524

15 July 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 861045

9 May 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1362981

2 November 1993 Administrative

Administrative · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1147713

24 September 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 837746

17 September 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1420798

10 September 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1420797

4 May 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1370597

21 August 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 941511

16 July 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 942778

1 July 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1256372

20 June 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1258789

12 June 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1466276

10 June 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 956544

8 January 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 953343

24 October 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1444659

12 September 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1309544

6 September 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 937017

29 March 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 916339

10 August 1990 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 901293

6 July 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1239533

12 February 1990 Administrative

Administrative · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 907900

5 August 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1043873

Deficiency record · 45

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 2 July 2025 No resolution recorded

Vessel removed genset and rewired vessel. MSC did not approve plans. Vessel must complete electrical approvals prior to operating.

Due 21 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)

Issued 2 July 2025 No resolution recorded

Weight changes made to vessel during 2025-2026 drydock. Submit changes to local sector to sort out stability concerns. Current stability letter was invalidated.

Due 21 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 2 July 2025 No resolution recorded

Vessels Load Line Certificate is invalid due to not having a current Stability Letter. Provide a current LLC.

Due 26 June 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 13 July 2023 Resolved

Starboard prop was lost as a result of a marine casualty.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 June 2026
Resolution: New prop installed.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking

Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved

Submit repair proposal and make permanent repairs to bow area prior to completion of drydock due 31 October 2023

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 June 2026
Resolution: Permanent repairs made to bow.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage

Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved

Two port side aft gun ports were found open with no secure netting preventing accidental fall. Secure port gun ports to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying students

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 June 2023

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved

Non metallic flexible hose on wet exhaust system was found cracking. Replace wet exhaust system flexible hose

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 June 2023

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved

Various equipment provided for first aid was found expired. Replace required items as necessary

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 June 2023

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved

Life bouy was found splitting around the internal ring. Repair or replace life ring

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 June 2023

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved

Plug was found missing in electrical outlet inside and above engine room watertight door. Repair or replace receptacle

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 June 2023

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 20 April 2023 Resolved

It was discovered by the Staff Shipwright that a gap has formed between the stem and the knight’s heads on both the port and starboard side of the stem. It was discussed that temporary repairs would be best suited to allow for seasonal operation prior to next scheduled dry dock 31 October 2023. Complete temporary repair to the satisfaction of U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to carrying sailing school students.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 May 2023

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 8 July 2022 Resolved

Vessel's AIS is not broadcasting. Make repairs as necessary.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 July 2022
Resolved 11 July 2022
Resolution: System is properly broadcasting all required information.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts

Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved

Inflatable liferafts must be stowed so that they will float free in the event of the vessel sinking. Stowage and launching arrangements must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Ensure straps are sufficiently tightened to prevent shifting and allow for proper launching.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 August 2022

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved

Fire control fault. Alarms on all fire extinguishing systems must be checked to be certain the system is in operating condition. Lazarette fire detection was inoperable. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 July 2022
Resolved 31 March 2023

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved

Gauges to indicate engine cooling water temperature, exhaust cooling water temperature and engine lubricating oil pressure must be provided and located in plain view. Repair starboard oil pressure gauge at operating station to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 July 2022
Resolved 30 March 2023

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved

Starboard forward life ring cover was damaged and peeling away from the flotation. Replace starboard forward life ring.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 July 2022
Resolved 8 August 2022

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 5 January 2022 Resolved

Complete remainder of annual inspection to include operation of machinery, propulsion and underway portion of inspection to include sail rigging. Prior to getting underway with passengers or as a sailing school vessel.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 August 2022
Resolved 6 July 2022

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 9 October 2019 Resolved

The vessel is required to undergo a dry-dock inspection in accordance with the COI by 31Oct2019. The vessel is not allowed to operate as a Sub-Chapter R vessel until a successful dry-dock is complete. Since the vessel has completed it's internal structure exam, it may still be operated as a sailing school vessel.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 October 2019
Resolved 4 January 2021

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Load Lines (including Exemption)

Issued 24 July 2019 Resolved

Vessel's Great Lakes Load Line Certificate Annual Survey is overdue. Load Line Certificate was issued on 11 November 2016 with expiration of 24 October 2021. The Annual Load Line Survey was due on 25 January 2019. Vessel shall have an Annual Survey within 3 months either way of the certificates anniversary date. Prior to movement, the Annual Survey shall be made by and prove satisfactory by the attending Classification Society. Provide signed/endorsed copy of Great Lakes Load Line Certificate to Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 July 2019
Resolution: ABS Surveyor completed annual load line survey.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal

Issued 8 May 2019 Resolved

The high water alarm in the forepeak failed to alarm when tested. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of marine inspector prior to carrying passengers.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2019
Resolved 14 May 2019
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of Coast Guard Marine Inspector

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 8 May 2019 Resolved

The current fixed firefighting system has a heat activated device that has been continually tested not in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. During the annual inspection it was tested and worked properly, but the manufacturer recommends changing the device due to past testing. Implement agreed upon procedures (hourly rounds of space) from Operator until device can be replaced.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 20 May 2019
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 17 September 2018 No resolution recorded

Vsl is broadcasting: Incorrect Name and Beam > than LOA.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 October 2018 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Inflation Characteristics

Issued 3 April 2018 Resolved

During inflation test, liferaft failed to fully inflate

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 April 2018
Resolved 18 April 2018
Resolution: USCG Inspectors wittness a retest of the gas inflation. All sat.

Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Underway

Issued 11 October 2016 Resolved

Conduct an inspection of interior spaces while the vessel is underway to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector, to assess the condition of the hull and internal structure, prior to carrying passengers or trainees.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 25 October 2016
Resolved 4 May 2017
Resolution: ISE Satisfactory

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating

Issued 11 October 2016 Resolved

Repair/replace rotted wood on main deck at the stem.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2017
Resolved 12 April 2017

Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing

Issued 8 May 2012 Resolved

Provide hydrotest of fixed fire system IAW 169-564 & NFPA.

Due 31 May 2012
Resolved 5 June 2012

Sail Rigging › Running Rigging › Shackles

Issued 8 May 2012 Resolved

Replace 3 wooden hanks fore topmast stay sail.

Due 31 May 2012
Resolved 5 June 2012

Stability › Watertight Integrity › Weathertight Enclosure

Issued 8 May 2012 Resolved

Replace engine room aft door "dog wedge" on door latch.

Due 31 May 2012
Resolved 5 June 2012

Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB

Issued 8 May 2012 Resolved

Repair stbd EPIRB antenna or replace.

Due 31 May 2012
Resolved 5 June 2012
Resolution: Replaced with new EPIRB.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire

Issued 8 May 2012 Resolved

Verify & Post accurate fire plan.

Due 31 May 2012
Resolved 5 June 2012
Resolution: Changes made to plane and revised plan posted throughout vessel.

Fire Fighting › Structural - B Class Divisions › Cabin Doors

Issued 8 May 2012 Resolved

Properly sencil watertight doors IAW 46CFR167.747.

Due 31 May 2012
Resolved 5 June 2012

Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Materials for Overboard Outlets

Issued 8 May 2012 Resolved

Properly label fire axe.

Due 31 May 2012
Resolved 12 June 2012

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL

Issued 23 May 2007 Resolved

Provide on board FCC Station License, current cert expired

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 May 2007
Resolved 24 May 2007
Resolution: New cert received with new call sign. FCC inspector on board during exam with cert issued the following day.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 23 May 2007 Resolved

Properly support electrical wiring leading to mizzen mast at union to keelson.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 May 2007
Resolved 23 May 2007
Resolution: Corrected prior to MI departure.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector

Issued 23 May 2007 Resolved

Sounding of bilge alarm at panel visual satisfactory however audible inoperative.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 May 2007
Resolved 23 May 2007
Resolution: Connection wire to buzzer broken, new link installed with satisfactory operation witnessed.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Fire Alarm

Issued 23 May 2007 Resolved

System not operating as designed or approved; IAW ABS Rules 2001 SVR 4-7-3/11. System test provided alarms sounds when activated however unable to silence alarms without securing pwr to vsl for Captains cabin as well with other spaces reset requires additional steps not incorporated w/in op procedures.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 May 2007
Resolved 6 June 2007
Resolution: Attended vessel and witnessed proper operation of alarm system.

Communications › Visual Communication › Signalling Lamp

Issued 30 May 2006 Resolved

Properly repair indicator light for watertight door alarm panel.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 June 2006
Resolved 13 June 2006

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping

Issued 30 May 2006 Resolved

Provide proper hose and fittings for Gensets fuel supply and return lines.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 June 2006
Resolved 13 June 2006

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline

Issued 29 July 2004 Resolved

noted line shown deteroration signs from ultra violet rays. Required renewal

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 July 2004
Resolved 30 July 2004
Resolution: Received fax of purchase order for new line.

Documentation

Issued 24 October 1991 Resolved

PROVIDE A COPY OF THE HULL EXAM REPORT FROM THE SEPTEMBER, 1991, DRYDOCKINGTO THE [name withheld].

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 October 1991
Resolved 24 October 1991

Documentation

Issued 24 October 1991 Resolved

PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY PORT PLAN AND GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWING SHOWING THE LOCATIONS OF FIREFIGHTING AND LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT. INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE DUTIES OF EACH CREWMEMBER.

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 October 1991
Resolved 24 October 1991

Documentation

Issued 24 October 1991 Resolved

OBTAIN FCC RADIO STATION LICENSE FOR VHF RADIO, RADAR AND EPIRB.

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 October 1991
Resolved 24 October 1991

Documentation

Issued 24 October 1991 Resolved

PLACE THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION ABOARD THE VESSEL.

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 October 1991
Resolved 24 October 1991

Accommodation/Occupational Safety

Issued 10 August 1990 Resolved

FINISH INSTALLING BATTENS OVER CANNON OPENINGS ON DECK. REQUIREMENT TO BE COMPLETED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COGNIZANT OCMI ON OR BEFORE 16AUG90.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 August 1990
Resolved 10 August 1990

Fire Fighting

Issued 10 August 1990 Resolved

PERMANENTLY FIX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON THE DECK AND BELOW DECKS. REQUIREMENT TO BE COMPLETED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COGNIZANT OCMI ON ORBEFORE 16AUG90.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 August 1990
Resolved 10 August 1990

Casualty record · 1

10 July 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7747587

Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.