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LETTIE G. HOWARD
LETTIE G. HOWARD is a 1923 school ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 41 deficiencies and 6 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2025.
Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 12 May 2026.
- Built
- 1923
- Last inspected
- 12 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 41 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 6 investigations · 2002–2025
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
12 May 2026
…with no type recorded5
Deficiencies
41 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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
222838
WDE8452
389467
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-389467
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)70.3 ft × 21.1 ft × 11.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 54 / net 16
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderE E SAUNDERS & CO · BAY POINT FL, UNITED STATES · built 1923
Hull materialWood
PropulsionAuxiliary Sail
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW YORK, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 11 May 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 it16 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
54 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
54 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
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 · 31
12 May 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8372990
17 April 2026
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8351401
30 August 2025
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8227698
30 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8231531
8 August 2025
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8205583
8 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8208233
23 June 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8167104
1 May 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8130290
1 August 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7976393
18 June 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7937790
14 May 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7905316
26 October 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7815217
13 July 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7742444
26 August 2022
Attraction Vessel Exam
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7547199
26 July 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7517693
23 May 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7467294
20 May 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7457643
4 May 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7448294
18 June 2021
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7215311
18 May 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7199921
1 September 2020
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7047723
16 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6685756
29 September 2018
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6580492
19 September 2018
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Belfast · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6544114
9 May 2018
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6410422
6 March 2018
Plan Review "T" Boat · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6368835
31 October 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6298350
13 June 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6174340
12 June 2017
Attraction Vessel Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6173193
11 May 2017
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6148345
12 May 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6175564
Deficiency record · 41
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
An annual rig inspection report has not been recorded.
Conduct a sailing rig inspection and record finding and make available to the attending marine inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
Current chart corrections had not been completed for the area of operation. Ensure charts are updated with all current corrections.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
Immersion suits were missing the required USCG approved lights. Supply immersion suits with required lights prior to operation in the great lakes beyond 20 nautical miles from a harbor of safe refuge.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
EPIRB battery and hydrostatic release were expired. Ensure EPRIB battery and hydrostatic released are replace and in serviceable condition prior to operation beyond 3 nautical miles.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
Underway operation and drills could not be conducted. Please schedule and complete drills in the presence of a CG marine inspector prior to 14 August 2026.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 30 August 2025
Resolved
Vessel reported running aground IVO Dobbins Landing. Provide CG Marine Inspector dive report detailing condition of hull and UW appendages. Make interior spaces available for inspection prior to carrying passengers.
46CFR185.202
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 8 August 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Received report from vessel of starboard engine malfunctioning.
Rectify deficiency to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Life jacket lights were found with expired batteries or inoperable. Replace batteries and lights as required.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Life ring lights were found with expired batteries. Replace as required.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 May 2025
Resolved
Starboard generator battery bus was not covered and presented a possible hazard. Cover to prevent exposure.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
First aid kit was found to be without required pain reliever.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
One immersion was found with a failed seal in the foot. Replace and ensure required compliment is on board.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
Galley Bilge high water alarm float switch was broken. Replace.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
Port oil pressure guage and starboard water tempurature guage was gound inoperable. Repair or replace guages and ensure proper operation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
Inflatable liferafts were not onboard. Ensure liferafts are properly on station.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
Sail rigging plan and preventative maintenence plan were stored electronicaly and unavailable during inspection. Provide updated copies and completed inspection form.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
Port shaft had shifted aft.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 July 2023
Resolved
Child-sized lifejackets were found to be TYPE II. Vessel was able to replace with approved TYPE I.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 July 2022
Resolved
Foremast was removed for repair/replacement due to excessive rot. Vessel is current operating with a reduced sail rig as described in email dated 3 AUG 2022.
Vessel is currently limited to day sail operations and no overnight trips. Make permanent repairs to foremast and replace sail rigging in accordance with approved sail plan prior to the start of the 2023 operating season.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
All stations subject to the Great Lakes Radio aggreement must be controlled by someone with a marine radio operators permit. Provide proof of Marine Radio Operators Permit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
All exposed hazards must be guarded. Install guard on port engine belt and flywheel
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Loading/Ballast condition
Issued 18 June 2021
Resolved
Lead ballast bricks located above the high water alarm in the crew cabin were found unsecured. Unsecured ballast posed a significant risk of shifting. Provide means to prevent ballast from shifting.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 June 2021
Resolved
Sediment and contamination found in the vessels Racor fuel filtering System. Clean or replace fuel filter
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 28 May 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of installed engine driven fire pump. System must produce appropriate pressure as provided within cite. (60 psi at the pump outlet id diameter of newly installed belt/pully sincerely sized).
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 28 November 2018
Resolved
Submit repair plan proposal detailing permanent repairs to areas that were temporarily repaired during November 2018 hull exam, to include leaking deck planking, aft deck house repairs, and starboard plank butts where patched.
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-27.5 MHz)
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
The vessel's single side band radio was not functional during the inspection. The vessel is required to have this radio for transiting over 100NM to 200NM. The vessel is limited to 100NM from shore until repaired or replaced.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Pump, Positive Displacement
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of port engine. Maintenance was being conducted on the water pump and the fire pump and the engine was vibrating excessively.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
Ensure machinery guards are installed over exposed gears, belts or other rotating machinery. The port engine belt guard was removed for maintenance. Ensure it is in place prior to carrying passengers.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
Rail space in congested areas unsafe for passengers in the way of sail boom can not be used as space for passenger counts. The fore boom for the foresail needs to be raised to an acceptable height to accommodate passenger safety.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
Ensure batteries are cleaned up. All batteries had baking soda on top of them due to a recent spill.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
Ensure all portable bilge pumps are permanently mounted. The portable bilge pump in the engine room was laying in the bilge without mounts.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
Ensure all wiring and cables are properly supported throughout the vessel. Found multiple cables that need supports overhanging the engines and in the bilges.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers need to be provided with a suitable bracket. The bracket for the BII fire extinguisher in the engine room is wasted and needs to be replaced.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
A fire pump must be capable of both remote operation from the operating station and local operations at the pump. Both fire pumps on the vessel can only be operated from local control.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
On a vessel of more than 65 feet in length, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60 psi at the pump outlet. Vessel is over 65 feet in length, and neither of its fire pumps meet minimum pressure requirements.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 200 pounds applied at any point in any direction. Vessel's deck rail material does not meet equivalent protection of the requirement.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must have means to make them watertight. Vessel has penetrations through watertight bulkhead from engine room to aft cabin space that are not made watertight.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Materials used in piping systems must meet the requirements of this subpart and otherwise be acceptable to the cognizant [name withheld] bilge pipe penetrating the bulkhead from the engine room to aft cabin compartment is severely wasted.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Vessel has a loose bunk light in the starboard forward upper bunk in the galley cabin area.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Cables from battery are spliced into battery charger.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Stowage
Issued 6 March 2018
Resolved
The general construction of the vessel must be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as it is reasonable and practicable. Vessel has flammable material stowed in lazarrette space.
Casualty record · 6
19 June 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1701432
20 May 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7457643
1 August 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7976393
23 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8167104
8 August 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8208233
30 August 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8231531
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.
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.