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Passenger
FT DEARBORN
MMSI 367197480 · Call sign WDJ8608
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Passenger
Flag
USALength
19 m
Beam
8 m
Draft
0.2 m
Call sign
WDJ8608
Official No.
686810
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
74
On the American registry, FT DEARBORN is a 19-metre ferry. FT DEARBORN has a beam measuring 8 metres and a 0.2-metre draft. Look for MMSI 367197480, call sign WDJ8608. FT DEARBORN can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network for free: think of it as a watch network that has every boat's back.
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Last known position · Jun 4, 2026
Position
41.8794° N, 87.6385° W
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Distress Mesh
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Live AIS & Traffic
See every vessel around you in real time. Closest-approach warnings before they matter.
Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Anchor Watch
GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.
Worldwide Charts
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Onboard Cameras
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About FT DEARBORN
What kind of vessel is FT DEARBORN?
FT DEARBORN is a Passenger flagged to United States of America.
Where was FT DEARBORN last seen?
FT DEARBORN was last reported in Lake Michigan in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is FT DEARBORN's MMSI?
FT DEARBORN's MMSI is 367197480. Call sign WDJ8608.
How big is FT DEARBORN?
FT DEARBORN is about 19 m long, 8 m on the beam, drawing 0.2 m.
Is FT DEARBORN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If FT DEARBORN is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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