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.