United States, Masters’ of Vessels Oaths, 1897-1992
This collection contains oaths of shipmasters in compliance with customs laws. These records were filed with the U.S. Bureau of Customs from 1897 to 1992. Masters’ of Vessels Oaths typically include the following information about a shipmaster or vessel owner: name, date of birth, place of birth, current address, and information about their vessel. Naturalization information may also be included. Original images are housed at the National Archives and Records Administration Seattle Branch. This collection is associated with NARA Record Group 36 and NARA ID numbers 2439916, 2642512, 2790736, 2827815, 2843163, 4509777, 4492683, 4509767, 4509770, 4597267, 4597268, and 4667670.
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United States, Masters’ of Vessels Oaths
What is in This Collection?
This collection contains oaths of shipmasters in compliance with customs laws for Oregon and Washington. These records were filed with the U.S. Bureau of Customs from 1897 to 1992. Masters’ of Vessels Oaths typically include the following information about a shipmaster or vessel owner: name, date of birth, place of birth, current address, and information about their vessel. Naturalization information may also be included. Original images are housed at the National Archives and Records Administration Seattle Branch.
Department of the Treasury. Bureau of Customs. Collection District of Oregon
- NAID 4509767 Masters' Oaths for Renewals of Licenses of Vessels, 1942–1967
- NAID 4492683 Masters' Oaths for Renewals of Licenses of Vessels, 1914–1967; Port of Entry, Coos Bay, Oregon
- NAID 4597267 Masters' Oaths for Renewals of Licenses of Vessels, 1913–1942; Port of Entry, Astoria, Oregon
- NAID 4597268 Masters' and Owners' Oaths on Registry, License or Enrollment, 1907–1943; Port of Entry, Astoria, Oregon
- NAID 4509777 Masters' and Owners' Oaths on Registry, License or Enrollment, 1953–1963; Port of Entry, Coos Bay, Oregon
- NAID 4509770 Masters' and Owners' Oaths on Registry, License or Enrollment, 1897–1967
Department of the Treasury. Bureau of Customs. Collection District of Washington
- NAID 2790736 Masters' Oaths for Renewals of Licenses of Vessels, 1914–1966; Collection District of Washington
- NAID 4667670 Masters' Oaths for Renewals of Licenses of Vessels, 1924–1966; Port of Entry, Aberdeen, Washington
- NAID 2843163 Masters' and Owners' Oaths on Registry, License or Enrollment, 1916–1966; Port of Entry, Bellingham, Washington
- NAID 2827815 Masters' Oaths for Renewals of Licenses of Vessels, 1959–1962; Port of Entry, Olympia, Washington
- NAID 2439916 Masters' Oaths for Renewals of Licenses of Vessels, 1927–1950
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Ship master's name
- Citizenship status
- Naturalization status
- District
- Port
- Residence
- Vessel's name
- Vessel's ownership
- Vessel's description
Collection Content
Inventory
For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see United States, Masters’ of Vessels Oaths - Inventory
Sample Images
1932 Oath of Citizenship, Washington
Collection Details
Location of Original Records
National Archives and Records Administration
"United States, Masters’ of Vessels Oaths, 1897-1992", Database. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : 14 July 2026.
