NIAGARA

School Ship · Built 1990s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

NIAGARA is a 1990 school ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 45 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2025, along with 25 deficiencies — 4 with no resolution recorded — and 1 casualty investigation in 2023.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 2 July 2025.

Built: 1990
Last inspected: 2 July 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 45
Deficiencies: 25 recorded · 4 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2023

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Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 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 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 2 July 2025

Recorded inspections45

…physical examinations41

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded2

Deficiencies 25 recorded · 4 without a recorded resolution

…past their stated due date4

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 9 calendar years (2016–2025)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

978478

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WDD7648

334740

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-334740

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 shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

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

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Vessel history report

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Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 45

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

Deficiency record · 25

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

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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

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