What kind of ship is GOPHER STATE?

GOPHER STATE is a crane vessel sailing under the flag of United States, built in 1973 by Bath Iron Works. The vessel is 185.9 m long.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for GOPHER STATE?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for GOPHER STATE from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for GOPHER STATE. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

GOPHER STATE

Crane vessel · United States · built 1973 · AIS Class A

IMO7226689MMSI366575000Call signWCJVLast AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 20:55 UTC

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In short

GOPHER STATE (Crane vessel, United States flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 20:55 UTC, moored, near Gloucester City (North Atlantic Ocean).

Vessel type: Crane vessel
Flag: United States
Year built: 1973
Gross tonnage: —
Size (length × beam): 186 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 20:55 UTC

Position: 39.8863° N, 75.1763° W
Area: North Atlantic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 5°
Heading: 354°

39.8863° N, 75.1763° W

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Identity & particulars

Name: GOPHER STATE
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 7226689
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 366575000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: WCJV
Flag: United States
Vessel type: Crane vessel
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: —
Length overall: 185.9 m
Beam: —
Year built: 1973

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Operator: United States Navy
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Bath Iron Works
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About GOPHER STATE

SS Gopher State (T-ACS-4) is a crane ship in ready reserve for the United States Navy. The ship was named for the state of Minnesota, which is also known as the Gopher State. Gopher State is currently moored at Newport News, VA.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is GOPHER STATE now?: GOPHER STATE (Crane vessel, United States flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 20:55 UTC, moored, near Gloucester City (North Atlantic Ocean).
What kind of ship is GOPHER STATE?: GOPHER STATE is a crane vessel sailing under the flag of United States, built in 1973 by Bath Iron Works. The vessel is 185.9 m long.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for GOPHER STATE?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for GOPHER STATE from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for GOPHER STATE. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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