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Recreational
Bantam
MMSI 368469610 · Call sign WDQ9259
Not yet on Master's MateType
Recreational
Flag
USALength
8.9 m
Beam
2.9 m
Draft
2 m
Call sign
WDQ9259
Official No.
1363647
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
19
On the American registry, Bantam is an 8.9-metre private cruiser. She has 2.9 metres in the beam and a draft of 2 m. Look for MMSI 368469610, call sign WDQ9259. Claim Bantam free and let the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network keep an eye on her, on the water or off.
Free forever · No credit card · for recreational captains
Keep Bantam looked after — even when you’re not aboard.
Anchor alarms that wake you, a live camera at the dock, and weather you can trust before every run.
Look after her — claim free →Takes 60 seconds · Your data stays yours · Built by cruisers, for cruisers
Last known position · Jun 3, 2026
Position
41.7005° N, 81.5336° W
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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put Bantam on the map. It hands you the full bridge:
Anchor Watch
GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.
Onboard Cameras
Watch your boat from anywhere — live feeds and 24h recording, straight from your gateway.
Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Worldwide Charts
Navionics-grade vector charts, satellite & raster overlays, online or off. Your whole cruising ground.
Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
Live AIS & Traffic
See every vessel around you in real time. Closest-approach warnings before they matter.
Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Hail Any Captain
A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.
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About Bantam
What kind of vessel is Bantam?
Bantam is a Recreational flagged to United States of America.
Where was Bantam last seen?
Bantam was last reported in Lake Erie in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is Bantam's MMSI?
Bantam's MMSI is 368469610. Call sign WDQ9259.
How big is Bantam?
Bantam is about 8.9 m long, 2.9 m on the beam, drawing 2 m.
Is Bantam on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If Bantam is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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