United States, Merchant Marine Officer License Applications, 1889-1910

This collection contains applications for license to become a Merchant Marine Officer on a vessel. Marine License Applications typically include the following information about an applicant: name, date of birth, place of birth, current residence, and previous employment information. Naturalization information for the applicant may also be included. These records were filed with the U.S. Bureau of Customs from 1889 to 1910. Original images are housed at the National Archives and Records Administration branch in Seattle. This collection is associated with NARA Record Group 36 and NARA ID number 2788908.