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EXCALIBUR
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 18 December 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 37 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
18 December 2025
…with no type recorded3
Deficiencies
37 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 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
606876
WDK3973
51418
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-51418
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)75.0 ft × 25.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 95 / net 64
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderRALPH'S BOAT WORKS · GARDENA, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAN DIEGO, CA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 19 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it95 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
64 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
64 - 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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Inspection history · 27
18 December 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8285284
8 September 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8231631
3 February 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8067710
9 October 2024
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8016840
20 February 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7867546
15 December 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7839425
1 August 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7789838
12 April 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7667520
28 April 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7439793
13 December 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7376264
11 August 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7285210
16 April 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7176738
30 January 2020
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6899496
27 January 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6897409
16 October 2019
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6836035
2 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6675561
12 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6539000
31 July 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6496708
24 April 2018
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6398370
24 April 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6398717
28 November 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6314122
8 May 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6085385
22 April 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6131552
4 December 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6052771
26 April 2016
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5829332
12 April 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5829315
30 March 2016
Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5833584
Deficiency record · 37
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 17 February 2026
Resolved
Vessel does not have adequate means of escape as required by 46 CFR 177.500. Rectify prior to the carriage of passengers.
46CFR177.500
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 3 February 2025
Resolved
Each vessel certificated to operate on an oceans route in cold water must be provided with inflatable buoyant apparatus of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 100% of the total number of persons permitted on board. Liferafts not onboard vessel. Provide life rafts.
46 CFR 180.202
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 February 2025
Resolved
Fixed gas fire extinguishing system design and installation must be in accordance with the Marine Design, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual approved for the system by the Commandant. Glass was broken on break-glass pull handle for CO2 system. Provide glass for pull handle.
46 CFR 181.410
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 February 2025
Resolved
Spanner wrenches must be provided where a 40 millimeter (1.5 inch) diameter firehose is required by § 181.320(b). Existing vessels as of July 22, 2016 have 180 days to comply with this requirement. Spanner wrench missing. Provide spanner wrenches.
46 CFR 181.310(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 February 2025
Resolved
Each nozzle must be of corrosion-resistant material and be capable of being changed between a solid stream and a spray pattern. A nozzle on a vessel of not more than 65 feet in length carrying more than 49 passengers must: (1) Be of a type approved in accordance with approval series 162.027; or (2) Be of a type recognized by the Commandant as being equivalent in performance. Current nozzle onboard vessel is plastic and does not meet 162.027. Provide nozzle that meets 162.027.
46 CFR 181.320(d)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 February 2025
Resolved
Battery installations must be mounted to protect against shifting of the vessel and free from exposure to water splash or spray. Vessel's battery covers were unsecured and do not adequately cover the existing battery configuration. Provide suitable protection against exposure to water or spray.
46 CFR 183.350
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 February 2025
Resolved
Vessel required to have one 20" or 24" ring lifebuoy fitted with 60' lifeline and floating water light attached with a corrosion resistant clip to allow quick disconnect. Ring lifebouy did not have waterlight attached. Provide proper arrangement of ring lifebuoy, lifeline, and waterlight.
46 CFR 180.70
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 February 2025
Resolved
For a grill or similar type of cooking appliance, means must be provided to collect grease or fat and to prevent its spillage on wiring or the deck. Grease hood, fan, and ducting create a fire hazard. Clean grease hood, fan, and ducting. 46 CFR 184.220(c)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 9 October 2024
Resolved
Observed fasteners applied at the seams of sistered frames for steering system at the aft bulkhead. Vessel is to add thru bolts to the aft framing (sistered) adjacent to fasteners for the steering system.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 15 December 2023
Resolved
-Scrape and treat longitudinal outboard/forward of each main engine.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 15 December 2023
Resolved
-Scrape and treat overhead deck beam IWO of stbd water tank.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
Vessel port side fire hose found to be punctured. Replace fire hose.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
Bunk room emergency escape illuminated signs found to be inoperative. Repair or replace illuminated signs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 150°F, must be suitably insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. Turbo chargers on both generators found to not be insulated. Install insulation.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 16 April 2021
Resolved
Replace expired Hydro-static release unit & EPIRB expired battery and install a new one.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 16 April 2021
Resolved
Provide 06 additional distress signals.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 April 2021
Resolved
Hardware thermometer and place dead end wiring in junction box in captains cabin.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 February 2020
Resolved
Replace 02 defective life jacket lights.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 30 January 2020
Resolved
Provide first aid kit instructions.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
Sector San Diego does not have vessels electrical plans on file or current installations do not match what we have on file. Provide a one-line electrical drawing for all A/C switchboards and distribution panels. Include all circuit loads, conductor sizes, and over current protection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
All electrical panels must be in compliance with safety regulations under Code of Federal Regulations and IEEE. Distribution panel in the galley had openings that needed to be blanked. Must rectify deficiency to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be readily accessible for the space being protected. 01 portable extinguisher in pilot house was found discharged/empty. Recharge as required to satisfaction of CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 12 September 2018
Resolved
ZERO LENGTH OR BEAM: no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 31 July 2018
Resolved
Install ventilation closure devices on P & S intake/exhuast on engine room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Embarkation arrangement survival craft
Issued 31 July 2018
Resolved
Install embarkation ladder for liferafts
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 31 July 2018
Resolved
Make aft engine room bulkhead watertight around penentrations
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 31 July 2018
Resolved
provide additional 06 parachute rockets for oceans zone III
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 31 July 2018
Resolved
secure hydraulic lines for windlass in forepeak
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 31 July 2018
Resolved
Install cover on light in forward passenger compartment.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 31 July 2018
Resolved
Renew both flexible hose on forward bilge suctions in engineroom
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 31 July 2018
Resolved
install shaft guards on both bilge pumps.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 31 July 2018
Resolved
Properly label lifejackets stowage.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 31 July 2018
Resolved
Properly install covers on battery boxes.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 31 July 2018
Resolved
Provide emergency broadcast placard.
Personnel › Training › Passenger Safety
Issued 24 April 2018
Resolved
Vessel to conduct new to zone COI inspection prior to carrying passengers.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Clean and treat surface wood rot in engine room and lazarette, in identified areas.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 12 April 2016
Resolved
Expired batteries on all (6) Life floats
Recorded names · 1
GREAT ESCAPE (2006–2017). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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
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