KELPIE is a 1928 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 2019, most recently in March 2026, along with 5 deficiencies.
Records from 2019 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 24 March 2026.
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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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)57.0 ft × 15.0 ft × 8.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 30 / net 22
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHARVEY GAMAGE · SOUTH BRISTOL, ME, UNITED STATES · built 1928
Hull materialWood
PropulsionAuxiliary Sail
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAG HARBOR, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 18 September 2025 · expires 30 September 2026
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it30 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 22 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net 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.
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Vessel history report
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Inspection history · 14
24 March 2026Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8332265
24 September 2025Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8239662
26 August 2024Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7986819
24 July 2024Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7965968
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 September 2025Resolved
Label fire buckets
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 24 September 2025
Resolved 24 September 2025
Resolution: resolved prior to completion of inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 26 August 2024Resolved
Prove proper operation of fixed FF system shutdowns prior to operations.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 August 2024
Resolved 28 August 2024
Resolution: FF system shutdown solenoid was replaced by servicing company. Shutdowns were witnessed to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 6 September 2022Resolved
Replace expired hydrostatic release prior to operating more than 3 miles form shore with passengers for hire.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 6 September 2022
Resolution: O/O provided proof that item was corrected.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 September 2021Resolved
Install lines and re-label fire buckets.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 September 2021
Resolved 9 September 2021
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 16 September 2020Resolved
Prove proper operation of fixed system engine shutdowns.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 September 2020
Resolved 18 September 2020
Resolution: O/O provided proof of proper operation.
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