Boatnerd Discussion Forum

Ryan, as far as a museum goes, check out the Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum in Rogers City - http://www.gllmm.com/

post his name and maybe Russ caan find some listings for him,

Information from my files In 2007

Ms. Conchita Parker
Seamen Documentation Specialist
CO-USCG
4200 Wilson Blve, Suite 630
Arlington, Va 22203-1840

Phone 202-493-1024 (2007)

Give your full name
Z card number
Birth date
Soc. Sec #
Present address
Name of freighter

"I am interested in obtaining and discharge papers for my service aboard great lakes freighters in the 1950's"

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I appreciate it!

I went thru this a few years ago and got my records of the 3 freighters I sailed on.

It may take me a few days but I will search here for the information that you requested as I was sent to a few departments before I contacted the correct people in Washington.........

Hi -

I am wondering how one can go about finding records for sailors who were licensed under the Dept of Commerce (predecessor to the USCG). My grandfather sailed back in 1937-1939 (so far, that's what we've found for certification) as a cook, then as a wiper and coal passer. It is believed he sailed on the Pittsburgh Fleet before joining the Army - mom can't find the record book where every vessel he served on is listed.

Also, I talked to her about donating his licensures/pics/etc to a museum - she seemed open to it, so I'm hoping it can be preserved by a historical society.

Thanks -

Ryan