West, Lewis H. (b. 1829) [Document approving Lewis West as a registered shipmaster under the American Ship Masters' Association]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03836.88 Author/Creator: West, Lewis H. (b. 1829) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Document signed Date: 17 May 1866 Pagination: 1 p. ; 26.4 x 34.2 cm. Order a Copy
Marked as number 449. Certificate says West has been registered as an approved shipmaster with the American Ship Masters' Association. Signed by 5 council members of the association. Also signed by 2 examiners, one in nautical science and the other in seamanship, that he passed the tests necessary for registration. Endorsed by the association's secretary on 17 May 1867, seemingly extending his registration for another year. An association stamp over the secretary's name is dated 1 June 1867. Contains 5 small nautical images. Document printed by Snyder, Black & Sturn at 92 William Street, New York City.
Document printed by Snyder, Black & Sturn at 92 William Street, New York City.
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