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Passenger (Inspected)
COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER
U.S. Official No. 209185
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Passenger (Inspected)
Flag
USALength
179.8 m
Beam
19.6 m
Draft
10.4 m
First reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
1
COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER flies the American flag — a 179.8-metre passenger ferry. She has a 19.6 m beam and a draft of 10.4 m. Her papers read U.S. official number 209185. COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER carries passengers; the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network helps carry the watch, with distress alerting and a network nearby.
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About COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER
What kind of vessel is COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER?
COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER is a Passenger (Inspected) flagged to United States of America.
What is COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER's U.S. Official No.?
COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER's U.S. Official No. is 209185.
How big is COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER?
COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER is about 179.8 m long, 19.6 m on the beam, drawing 10.4 m.
Is COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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