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KLAMATH
Freight Barge · Barge class · Built 1980s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Other hulls named KLAMATH
KLAMATH is a 1989 freight barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 87 inspections since 1990, most recently in November 2025, along with 34 deficiencies.
Records from 1990 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 24 November 2025.
- Built
- 1989
- Last inspected
- 24 November 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 34 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
956052
339459
Flag
UNITED STATES
367167140 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-339459
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded27
Years with a record
30 calendar years (1990–2025)
The 87 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 Barge class in Maury's sources begin in 1972.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)333.4 ft × 76.0 ft × 22.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 4,762 / net 4,762
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)333.4 ft × 76.0 ft × 22.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 4,412 / net 3,712
BuilderSOUTHERN OREGON MARINE · COOS BAY, OR, UNITED STATES · built 1989
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionNone
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portKETCHIKAN, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 20 November 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
Service, as the file records itFreight Barge
Hull formbarge (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it4412 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
4762 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
3712 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
4762 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
2042 - Dead Weight, Ton
4762 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
3712 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
4762 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
2042 - Dead Weight, 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
WDD6011MMSI 367167140 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 February 2007, cancelled 22 April 2017
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 · 87
24 November 2025
Vessel Attendance · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8273555
6 March 2025
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8089749
6 February 2025
MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex I Examination · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8076008
8 March 2024
Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7881373
31 May 2023
Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7701615
3 March 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7742817
19 May 2022
MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7457625
7 May 2021
MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7191643
28 February 2020
MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex I Examination · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6917768
2 May 2018
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6405849
11 February 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5813387
13 January 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5796961
5 December 2014
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5034913
13 February 2014
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4798760
6 January 2014
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4776646
24 April 2012
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4294216
11 April 2012
Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4223740
4 April 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3709099
25 January 2010
Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3670093
21 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3667766
16 September 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3596327
26 August 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3578306
6 February 2009
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3413531
9 January 2008
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex II Examination
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3127698
29 August 2007
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3044047
25 July 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3020525
7 March 2007
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2883724
8 February 2007
Construction Oversight · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2873121
4 January 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2850013
21 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2844677
27 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Humboldt Bay · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2761056
19 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Humboldt Bay · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2720243
12 January 2006
Cargo Tank Internal · Deficiency Check · MARPOL Annex I Examination · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2563672
31 August 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Humboldt Bay · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2480355
30 August 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2479397
22 August 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2471260
21 June 2005
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2396500
31 March 2004
Periodic Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2034302
13 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2006306
2 February 2004
In-Service Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1961804
11 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1963137
19 June 2003
Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1804216
13 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1744290
12 February 2003
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1742394
5 February 2003
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1740517
8 May 2002
Annual Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1606467
10 January 2002
Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1484171
13 December 2001
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 772902
11 June 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1070612
3 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 505427
12 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1059901
12 June 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 821684
8 June 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 760234
13 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 210887
9 March 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 439682
19 January 2000
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1426320
19 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 657433
11 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 38117
11 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 167190
18 June 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1442889
28 January 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1369094
18 December 1997
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1456546
23 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 209737
23 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 760208
21 April 1997
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1448894
15 January 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1406035
16 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 195614
16 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 752398
11 January 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1363471
31 January 1995
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1355076
27 January 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1414241
23 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 507654
7 January 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1422196
3 September 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1243654
18 July 1992
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 947072
4 May 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1257393
13 April 1992
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1263305
27 January 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 496060
8 January 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 952723
8 January 1992
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1264165
22 January 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1211892
2 October 1990
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1212497
5 June 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 439954
25 April 1990
Administrative
Administrative · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 914850
20 March 1990
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 932133
9 February 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1237522
17 January 1990
Hull Examination · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 914836
Deficiency record · 34
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
If during a structural exam, damage is discovered, the OCMI may require further assessment.
Identified cracked vertical structural member in aft rake port side, and cracking of horizontal structural member in aft rake starboard side. Repair by end of next DDX.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 13 January 2016
Resolved
Vessel must undergo all past due inspections per it's COI when it is intended to bring the vessel out of it's laid up status
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Coastwise Load Line Certificate
Issued 11 April 2012
Resolved
All cargo operations, including oil spill response operations, are prohibited until a valid Load Line certificate is provided IAW 46 CFR 42.03(b), and 46 CFR 42.07-45, and the vessel shall be marked IAW 46 CFR 42.07-1(a) and 46 CFR 42.07-5(a-b).
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 11 April 2012
Resolved
Oil transfer procedures must be updated to reflect Grade E cargo IAW 33 CFR 155.720 by 11 May 2012.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Emergency Shut-down
Issued 30 January 2010
Resolved
The aft emergency shutdown was not operational. Vsl rep stated would be repaired before vsl class cert survey. USCG will accept class cert endorsement as emergency shutdown being corrected.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 30 January 2010
Resolved
First aid kit had expired meds as well as the eye wash station solution was expired.
Lifesaving › Immersion Suits › Marking
Issued 30 January 2010
Resolved
Immersion suits were not marked properly.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type IV) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 30 January 2010
Resolved
The ringlife buoys did not have any retro tape on them.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 25 January 2010
Resolved
Provide repair proposal and proceed to Homer, AK to make permanent repairs prior to carrying further cargoes.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 16 February 2007
Resolved
Back gouge and reweld bottom shell washed out weld 45 ft from bow at center line.
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Piping/Hoses
Issued 16 February 2007
Resolved
PRIOR TO THE ISSUE OF COI CONDUCT 150% MAWP TEST ON VAPOR AND CARGO TANKS. APPROVED MODIFICATION WERE MADE TO GAUGING AND VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Liquid Level Gaging
Issued 16 February 2007
Resolved
PRESSURE TEST TANKS AND OPERATIONAL TEST OF NEWLY INSTALLED GAGING SYSTEM.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Ventilation Exhaust Trunking
Issued 31 August 2005
Resolved
Submit plans for slop tank ventilation for approval to vessel classification Society and provide copy of approval to MSO LA/LB and MSD Humboldt Bay. Plans are to reflect use of these tanks.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Valve, Pressure Vacuum Relief
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide approved P/V valves and vents for both aft slop tanks IAW 46 CFR 32.55. Do not use tanks until
cleared.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Storage/Transfer System › Vent Pipe
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide vent for (engine room) lube oil storage tank.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide proof of emergency fuel oil shut-off valves for both diesel fuel tanks, and appropriate labeling thereof. (Clearing inspector: see narrative)
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Piping/Hoses
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide grounding straps across all flanges on VCS piping IAW 46 CFR 39.20-1. Vapor Collection system piping is not to be used prior to clearing this requirement.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide proof of hydro testing of all cargo piping.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Pump
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide proof of accuracy of all cargo pump discharge gauges.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide appropriate labeling for all circuit breakers IAW 46 CFR Subchapter J.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Repair electrical junction box in STBD engine room to deck lighting circuit circuits. Tag out circuit and do not use until cleared. (the box is on inside of STBD engine room, which penetrated bulkhead on STBD side and had corrosion evidence that it was full of water)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Hand Grab
Issued 22 August 2005
Resolved
Repair handrail at center manifold crossover.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Overcurrent Device
Issued 22 August 2005
Resolved
Provide circuit protection, proper storage, ventilation, and wiring connectors for generator starting battery bank (which also serves nav-lights) IAW 46 CFR Subchapter J.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 5 February 2003
Resolved
28" fracture to hull bottom, possible caused by heavy seas. Crop and renew. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bottom Plating
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 5 February 2003
Resolved
Longs 10,11,12 fractured and damaged possible by heavy seas. Crop and renew. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Rake
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 2 May 2002
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to fracture in bottom hull plating in #1 port cargo tank. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull Plating
Engineering
Issued 15 January 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE OF REPLACEMENT OF THE RELIEF VALVE ON THE START AIR RECEIVER IN THE PORT ENGINEROOM TO THE COGNIZANT OCMI.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 31 January 1995
Resolved
Properly demonstrate the cargo pump emergency shutdown device from the midship transfer manifold prior to placing the vsl back in service.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 31 January 1995
Resolved
Open and clean debris and dirt from all pressure vacuum relief valves on main deck prior to placing vsl back in service.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 18 July 1992
Resolved
AMMEND OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES TO REFLECT NEED FOR DEVICE TO PROTECT AGAINST FLAME FLASHBACK.
Documentation
Issued 4 May 1992
Resolved
UPDATE OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES TO REFLECT LOADING OF MTBE WITH VAPOR RECOVERY.
Unknown
Issued 4 May 1992
Resolved
INCLUDE PROCEDURE TO CHECK SPILL VALVE HOLD DOWNS ARE SECURED IN OPEN POSITION BEFORE TRANSFERRING.
Documentation
Issued 4 May 1992
Resolved
HAVE VAPOR RECOVERY OVERFILL PROTECTION SYS (46 CFR 39.20-9B) APPROVED BY THE MSC AND THE SYSTEM IN FUNCTIONAL CONDITION AND TESTED BY THE LOCAL OCMIOR REMOVE THE SYSTEM.
Documentation
Issued 17 January 1990
Resolved
REVISE OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES TO REFLECT REQUIREMENT FOR FLAME SCREENS ON WING TANK ULLAGE OPENINGS AND FOR ULLAGE COVERS TO REMAIN OPEN AND UNDERSUPERVISION OF PERSON IN CHARGE DURING CARGO TRANSFER OPERATIONS, AS PER G-MSC LETTER MC-00046 (7 FEBRUARY 1990).
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.