HELEN VIRGINIA is a 1948 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 8 inspections since 2020, most recently in July 2026, along with 1 deficiency.
Records from 2020 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 16 July 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)43.2 ft × 15.6 ft × 2.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 10 / net 10
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGUS FORBUSH & SON · CRISFIELD, MD, UNITED STATES · built 1948
Hull materialWood
PropulsionAuxiliary Sail
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portDEAL ISLAND, MD
Trade endorsementsFishery
DocumentationValid · issued 10 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it10 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 10 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Inspection history · 8
16 July 2026Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8440396
15 September 2025Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8234661
5 September 2024Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7997525
8 July 2024Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7952598
23 May 2024Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7922641
6 July 2023Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7747269
19 October 2020Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7183272
15 January 2020Drydock Exam · Initial Certification · Hull Examination · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7080056
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 6 July 2023Resolved
46 CFR 177.900(b) - Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 91 kilograms (200 pounds) applied at any point in any direction, and a uniform load of 74 kilograms per meter (50 pounds per foot) applied to the top rail in any direction. The point and uniform loads do not need to be applied simultaneously. Vessel owner must show that the material used for course and deck railing meets strength requirements (via docummentation). If material does not, proper railings must be installed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 31 August 2023
Resolved 8 July 2024
Resolution: Railing was replaced throughout vessel.
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