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Passenger (Uninspected)

GRAND ILLUSION

U.S. Official No. 1178599

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Type

Passenger (Uninspected)

Flag

USA

Length

10.1 m

Beam

3.7 m

Draft

0.7 m

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

GRAND ILLUSION is a passenger ferry flying the flag of the United States, 10.1 metres long. Below, she has 3.7 metres in the beam and a draft of 0.7 m. Her papers read U.S. official number 1178599. Keep every soul aboard GRAND ILLUSION covered with the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network.

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About GRAND ILLUSION

What kind of vessel is GRAND ILLUSION?

GRAND ILLUSION is a Passenger (Uninspected) flagged to United States of America.

What is GRAND ILLUSION's U.S. Official No.?

GRAND ILLUSION's U.S. Official No. is 1178599.

How big is GRAND ILLUSION?

GRAND ILLUSION is about 10.1 m long, 3.7 m on the beam, drawing 0.7 m.

Is GRAND ILLUSION on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

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