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HORNBLOWER FREEDOM
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named HORNBLOWER FREEDOM
HORNBLOWER FREEDOM is a 1981 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 86 inspections since 1985, most recently in July 2026, along with 32 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 5 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2017.
Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 July 2026.
- Built
- 1981
- Last inspected
- 8 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 32 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2006–2017
Identity
637646
WDL3331
53925
Flag
UNITED STATES
368120620
Maury page id
psix-53925
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded15
Years with a record
38 calendar years (1985–2026)
The 86 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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)124.5 ft × 29.3 ft × 7.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 89 / net 61
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderEDWARD T GAMAGE INC · EAST BOOTHBAY, ME, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portLIBERTY ISLAND, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 27 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 it89 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
61 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
61 - 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 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
WDL3331MMSI 368120620 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 14 November 2019, expires 14 November 2029
WDG7231MMSI 367565170 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 8 March 2013, cancelled 5 November 2019
WCX7198MMSI 367305030 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 26 July 2007, cancelled 8 April 2013
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 · 86
8 July 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8432469
6 May 2026
MSP Additional Oversight - Risk Assessment · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8367559
2 September 2025
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8225529
18 June 2025
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8161357
5 June 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7927518
28 May 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7921368
15 November 2023
Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7825530
16 June 2023
COI Inspection · Plan Review (Other than "T")
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7709843
13 December 2021
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Plan Review (Other than "T") · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7376934
10 August 2021
Load Line/Change of Employment · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7316641
2 March 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7152964
18 February 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7141799
22 October 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7082079
21 November 2019
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6857792
12 November 2019
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6851826
20 June 2019
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6719224
6 November 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6570480
10 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6536739
23 January 2018
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Plan Review (Other than "T") · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6342002
7 November 2017
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6302639
2 August 2017
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6229646
8 February 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6097328
8 November 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6037342
11 June 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5906296
9 February 2016
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5812031
25 January 2016
Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5802910
15 September 2015
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5722056
11 June 2014
Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4965039
4 June 2012
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4333301
4 June 2012
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4333304
30 July 2009
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3549977
10 November 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3360815
30 September 2008
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3335593
16 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3300150
11 July 2008
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3264462
16 April 2008
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3185569
13 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3183215
22 January 2008
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3134211
22 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3134455
21 December 2007
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3123459
3 July 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2990407
2 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2703381
22 May 2006
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2656165
18 April 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2627105
29 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2466661
18 May 2005
Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2361077
28 February 2005
Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2300692
24 June 2004
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2108324
3 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2056364
22 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1991422
8 August 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1868559
2 August 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1655926
11 June 2002
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1629027
27 June 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1429596
19 March 2001
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1059782
19 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 683530
12 September 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1429437
27 August 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 213986
21 June 2000
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1412143
22 June 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1446785
2 July 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1130547
27 May 1998
Hull Examination
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 792446
10 June 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 773905
21 June 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1086557
4 June 1996
Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1181335
10 May 1995
MARPOL Annex V Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 875586
24 March 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1171536
13 January 1994
Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1164393
5 September 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 178426
5 April 1993
Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 826164
24 March 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 826304
31 March 1992
COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1265955
16 March 1992
Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1269337
27 March 1991
Administrative
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1231539
13 March 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 912300
20 June 1990
Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 923350
16 March 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 924690
1 June 1989
Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1348113
28 March 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 889288
18 April 1988
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 992150
24 April 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1328427
21 January 1987
Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1005567
24 April 1986
COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1307704
4 February 1986
Credit Drydock
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 997495
19 April 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1289435
27 March 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1287484
Deficiency record · 32
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 January 2026
Resolved
The as-built electrical plans do not match the approved drawings. Vessel owner/operator shall submit corrected plans to MSC for approval.
46 CFR 116.202(b)(6)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 January 2026
Resolved
The as-built mechanical steering gear hose assembly does not match the approved drawings. Vessel owner/operator shall submit corrected plans to MSC for approval.
46 CFR 166.202(b)(5)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 January 2026
Resolved
The steering gear motor nameplate does not match details on the approval plans to meet the requirements.
46 CFR 118.600
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 February 2021
Resolved
The intent and purpose of this section is to provide that conductors shall have mechanical strength, insulation, and current-carrying capacity adequate for the conditions under which they are used. Circuit breakers for the Store Room and STBD E/R lights are rated higher than wire gauge allows.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 18 February 2021
Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. Exhaust leak found in uptake space on main deck.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Charts were not available. Provide current charts onboard.
46 CFR 121.420
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in coastwise trade must have a Certificate of Documentation (COD). COD was not available. Provide proof of valid COD.
46 CFR 67.7
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
This part applies to the owner or operator of any passenger vessel certificated to carry more than 150 passengers. Vessel Security Plan (VSP) was not available. Provide approved VSP.
33 CFR 104.105
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person caried onboard a vessel. Operator requested carriage of 710 total persons onboard but only 678 adult life jackets were present. Provide additional 32 life jackets.
46 CFR 117.71
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 20 June 2019
Resolved
Doors in bulkheads required to be Class A-0 shall be capable of meeting the requirements of a Class A-0 bulkhead. Bulkheads of the “A” class type shall constructed so that, if subjected to the standard fire test, they would be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flames for 1 hour. The 2nd deck, port, aft fire boundary door is slightly warped allowing the passage of smoke and flames through the bottom right corner. Fix or replace door to maintain fire boundary. 46 CFR 177.10-5(a) 46 CFR 72.05-25(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 June 2019
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Multiple extension cords and a large surge protector were found on the bridge presenting major electrical fire hazards. Remove all unauthorized electrical equipment and hard wire equipment. 46 CFR 183.01-15(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 20 June 2019
Resolved
The strength of the float-free link must be determined by the combined capacity of the group of buoyant apparatus. The stack of 3 life floats behind the pilothouse had a float-free link rated for 11-20 instead of 21 or more persons. Vessel operator replaced the current float-free link with one of adequate strength.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 10 September 2018
Resolved
IMO: Vsl is broadcasting invalid IMO #
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 15 September 2015
Resolved
Provide machinery guard on bow thruster prime mover engine room
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 15 September 2015
Resolved
renew jury rigged 210V receptical hanging from pannel to a perminate instulation
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 15 September 2015
Resolved
Remove dead end wires above bow thruste prime mover
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 30 September 2008
Resolved
Provide gauges at the operating station that are readily visible and indicate jacket water discharge temperature and lubricating oil pressure for both propulsion engines in accordance with 46 CFR 119.410(b) and 46 CFR 182.20-5(b).
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)
Issued 11 July 2008
Resolved
Vessel Master reported possible fouling of one of the vessel props and was returning to dock at Battery Park to offload passengers. Determine cause of casualty and effect any required repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Coupling
Issued 22 January 2008
Resolved
Vessel is prohibited from carrying passengers until permanent and proper repairs are made and sea trials are conducted.
Lifesaving
Issued 8 August 2003
Resolved
REPAIR/REPLACE 02 BUOYANT APPS 1BRIDGE/1PORT AFT.
Lifesaving
Issued 8 August 2003
Resolved
PROVIDE ONE WATERLIGHT FOR EACH LIFEFLOAT/BUOYANT APP
Operations/Management › FireFighting
Issued 8 August 2003
Resolved
LABEL E/R VENTILATION DAMPERS "CLOSE IN CASE OF FIRE"
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 8 August 2003
Resolved
REPLACE WORN/TORN REFLECTIVE TAPE, NUMEROUS JACKETS
Unknown
Issued 12 September 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE FIRE CONTROL PLAN IAW 46 CFR 116.530. PLAN WILL NEED TO BE APPROVED BY OCMI.
Navigation
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
REPLACE BULB IN PORT RUNNING LIGHT.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
REPLACE UNSERVICABLE RING BUOY.
Unknown
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE ROTATING EQUIPMENT GUARDS AT FRONT OF EACH MAIN DIESEL ENGINE.
Electrical
Issued 2 July 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE BREAKER BLANKS TO COVER BARE LUGS FOR 120V PANEL IN E/R.
Engineering
Issued 24 April 1987
Resolved
REPLACE LAGGING ON BOTH THE PORT AND STARBOARD MAIN ENGINE EXHAUST PIPES.
Fire Fighting
Issued 24 April 1986
Resolved
RECHARGE B-I FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PILOT HOUSE
Lifesaving
Issued 24 April 1986
Resolved
RENEW TWO GRAB LINES ON BOUYANT APPARATUS ON PILOT HOUSE
Lifesaving
Issued 24 April 1986
Resolved
PERMANENTLY MOUNT ALL WATER LIGHTS ON BOUYANT APPARATUS
Casualty record · 5
2 July 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2703381
22 January 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3134455
1 April 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5095316
11 June 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 5906296
8 February 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6097328
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 2
NELSECO (2006–2008), ZALOPHUS (2015–2017). 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
Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.