Original identification plaque?

[svkalon]

I am hoping someone can answer this question for us.  We purchased a Jeanneau 1997 SO 42CC.  Upon inspection it was noted that there was not a USCG No. anywhere on the boat.  However, there is a brass plaque permanently affixed in the salon with the text:  "O/N 735279"on the first line and "R/T 14 27/100".  The USCG person who helped me do our official documentation said she had no idea what that number is as it isn't enough numbers to be the USCG no.  I will try to attach a photo also of this plaque.  I am having trouble figuring out how to do this on this forum.  Is this possibly a ID of the boat given at the time of production?  any help would be appreciated.  And, if it is, do I need to remove this plaque?  I have our USCG no. properly displayed on the interior on the hull under the sink so I know as far as USCG, we are ok.  Thanks!  

[Zanshin]

"O/N" is usually found with the British Ship Registry and that is your official number for a Part I registered vessel. It needs to be prominently displayed while sailing under a U.K. Flag, but as you've now re-registered under the U.S. it is no longer necessary (or valid).

The second line is your official registered tonnage as determined by a survey

[alexandria]

Following up on my earlier PM yesterday yes, the tonnage I am told relates to brandy in times gone past. I agree with Zanshin:

Hello, this sounds very much like the boat has been registered either in the UK or some UK jurisdiction. O/N stands for official number on the UK official shipping list, possibly part one Registry. The other is the registered tonnage which actually has no similarity to displacement but historically was a volume used for HM customs purposes, I think relating to the number of barrels of brandy the vessel could take. If you look carefully, you may see that the screws of the wooden plaque have been deliberately defaced so that they cannot be removed, this being a requirement of the shipping registry.

I have had two vessels registered as Guernsey, and part one registry with very similar markings And indeed my current purchase of a SO54 DS will be registered shortly when she arrives in the UK.

I hope that helps.

Best regards

Alexandria III


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[tomina]

Am I wrong in thinking that the ‘H.I.N’. Hull Identification Number might be what you are looking for. This is usually found starboard side of the hull close to the transom about two thirds above the waterline towards the deck joint. It is often hard to find as it is only an impression in the GRP gel coat. I also understand that there is a second mark on one of the grp engine bearers but I’ve never actually found mine. Official Registration plates giving registered numbers etc are usually a screwed on plaque somewhere prominent. UK small ships registration (part 3) requires only name and number on the transom in an approved font and size. These numbers are of course are only allocated after the boat is built and sold and should be I included on any sales documentation. Hope that helps.
Michael Solano S/Y Julia Too