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UNSPECIFIED

FRANCIS MARION

U.S. Official No. 280531

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Type

UNSPECIFIED

Flag

USA

Length

16.2 m

Beam

4.3 m

Draft

1.7 m

First reported

Jun 2026

AIS reports

On the American registry, FRANCIS MARION is a 16.2-metre craft. Her hull carries a 4.3-metre beam and a draft measuring 1.7 metres. Find her under U.S. official number 280531. FRANCIS MARION is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — a free, community-run watch where boats look out for one another.

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Distress Mesh

Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.

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About FRANCIS MARION

What kind of vessel is FRANCIS MARION?

FRANCIS MARION is a UNSPECIFIED flagged to United States of America.

What is FRANCIS MARION's U.S. Official No.?

FRANCIS MARION's U.S. Official No. is 280531.

How big is FRANCIS MARION?

FRANCIS MARION is about 16.2 m long, 4.3 m on the beam, drawing 1.7 m.

Is FRANCIS MARION on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?

Not yet. If FRANCIS MARION is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).