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UNCLE SAM II
UNCLE SAM II is a 1958 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 27 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2022.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 4 May 2026.
- Built
- 1958
- Last inspected
- 4 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2022
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.
Inspection record
Last inspected
4 May 2026
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
27 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
276851
WCS9186
43564
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-43564
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)59.3 ft × 15.0 ft × 3.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 11 / net 8
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderJ.W. NOLAN & SONS · ERIE, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1958
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portALEXANDRIA BAY, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 25 April 2026 · expires 31 May 2027
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 it11 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
8 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
8 - 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.
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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 23
4 May 2026
COI Inspection · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8357840
5 January 2026
Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8306744
23 October 2025
Vessel Attendance · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8257733
22 August 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8212820
7 May 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8128915
16 August 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7989308
17 June 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7934867
24 July 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7765059
25 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7695778
29 June 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7547494
19 May 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7452136
19 May 2022
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7473616
29 June 2021
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7239027
6 May 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7188391
21 July 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7011456
12 February 2020
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6916584
14 June 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6712560
20 September 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6574902
18 July 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6483116
10 July 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6473446
20 June 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6181049
15 June 2016
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5908379
4 May 2016
Hull Examination · In-Service Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5868662
Deficiency record · 27
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 August 2025
Resolved
(3) If of the garden type, be of a good commercial grade
constructed of an inner rubber tube, plies of braided fabric reinforcement, and an outer cover of rubber or equivalent material, and of sufficient strength to withstand the maximum pressure that can be produced by the fire pump. All fittings on the hose must be of suitable corrosion-resistant material.
Hose on vessel was a recreational vehicle hose. Install a commercial grade hose meeting specifications above.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 22 August 2025
Resolved
(b) Gages to indicate cooling water discharge
temperature and lubricating, oil pressure shall be
provided for all propulsion engines and located so as
to be in view of the operator. When engine is freshwater cooled and exhaust pipe is cooled by a separate water, cooling system, a suitable warning, visible or audible at the operating station, shall be provided to indicate any failure of water flow in the exhaust system.
Lubricating oil gauge is inoperable as well as the RPM gauge for main diesel engine. Replace both in kind.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 June 2024
Resolved
(a) A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear
that is:
(1) Of adequate strength and capable of steering the
vessel at all service speeds
Vessel main steering wire rope was found fraid at the tiller. Replace in kind.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 17 June 2024
Resolved
(a) At each inspection for certification and at every other
vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition.
Air intake on starboard main diesel engine has build up of oil on opening. Clean intake to remove oil.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 17 June 2024
Resolved
(a) Vital systems are those systems that are vital to a
vessel's survivability and safety.
Fire main connection forward of the engine is leaking water. Tighten or repair connection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
During operation of steering, found the connection between the rudder post and the cable connection (2 bolts) was loose causing play during rudder movement between the rudder port and the cable connection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
Pilothouse middle front window is unable to close all the way and seal. Window stays open approximately 2 inches.
Master is exposed to inclement weather due to window not closing creating a safety hazard. Ensure window can close and is weather-tight.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
Found 2 unserviceable lifejackets. MI destroyed 2 life jackets to ensure they were not to return to service.
Provide 2 serviceable life jackets.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
Found bilge level indicator in void #3 compartment was not working.
Provide an operational bilge level indicator.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
Found wing nuts on battery terminals.
Provide permanent type of connection to the battery
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
(a) As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:
(3) Coast Guard Light List;
Provide new 2023 Coast Guard Light List and Coast Guard Navigation Rules COMDTINST M16672.2D
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
No proof of abandon ship drill provided at time of inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Brackets on wheel house fire extingisher and engine room fire extinguisher were the wrong size and not marine type.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Monthly inspections have not been performed on fire extinguishers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Expired items found in first-aid kit.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
Coast Pilot and Light List were 2005 publications, and FCC regulations (47 CFR) were not on board vessel.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Public address system was not operational.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 10 July 2018
Resolved
Since vessel coming out of winter lay-up, no fire drills have been logged. Vessel captain and vsl rep stated that fire drills have been performed but not logged. Informed captain and vsl rep that all drills are required to be completed after winter lay-up and logged.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 10 July 2018
Resolved
Since vessel coming out of winter lay-up, no abandon ship drills have been logged. Vessel captain and vsl rep stated that fire drills have been performed but not logged. Informed captain and vsl rep that all drills are required to be completed after winter lay-up and logged.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 10 July 2018
Resolved
Since vessel coming out of winter lay-up, no man overboard drills have been logged. Vessel captain and vsl rep stated that fire drills have been performed but not logged. Informed captain and vsl rep that all drills are required to be completed after winter lay-up and logged.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 July 2018
Resolved
Found 2 portable fire extinguishers, engine room and operating station, with the wrong mounting bracket. Informed vsl rep to install required mounting brackets with the correct type as per the fire extinguisher label.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 10 July 2018
Resolved
Lazz watertight hatch was found with torn gasket. Informed vsl rep to replace gasket.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 10 July 2018
Resolved
Found oil sorbents in engine room bilge soaked with oil. Instructed vsl rep to remove oil soaked sorbent pads and ensure pads are removed prior to getting underway at any time.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 20 June 2017
Resolved
Found small wasted area approximately 6" diameter on fwd deck to the fore peak. Wasted area is around an installed circular deck plate. Vessel rep will call welder for repairs.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 16 May 2016
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Vent Pipe
Issued 16 May 2016
Resolved
Replace flame screen on diesl fuel tank vent.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 16 May 2016
Resolved
Install proper size battery in the floating waterlight.
Casualty record · 1
29 June 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7547494
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.