Albert Marth discovered NGC 3349 = m 201 on 22 Mar 1865 and noted "eF, vS." His position matches the triple system VV 514.

400/500mm - 17.5" (4/9/94): very faint, very small, round, low surface brightness. Located 5.3' W of brighter NGC 3356. An extremely faint mag 15 "star" is just off the SE edge [38" SE of center]. On the POSS this "star" is a compact companion (LEDA 2800964) with very faint disrupted arms.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb