Vintage 1937 US Merchant Marine Seaman Documents Lot ID Certificate Photo PA For Sale

Item OverviewUp for sale is a rare, historically significant 2-piece pre-WWII maritime document archive issued by the United States Department of Commerce Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation. This matching set belonged to American merchant mariner Edward Grace and was officially issued at the Port of Philadelphia, PA in June and September of 1937.What’s IncludedSeaman's Certificate of Identification (Serial No. Z85776): Issued September 2, 1937. Features an original attached portrait photograph of Edward Grace, his handwritten signature, a complete physical description (Height: 5' 2½", Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black, Complexion: Ruddy), and his official ink thumbprint. Signed by the U.S. Shipping Commissioner.Certificate of Service (Serial No. E53767 / Book No. 154070): Issued June 28, 1937. Qualifies him to serve aboard American vessels of 100 gross tons and upward in the Stewards Department as a Messman.Official Endorsements (Reverse Side): The back of the Certificate of Service features multiple official stamped and handwritten endorsements from the Port of Philadelphia dated June 28, 1937, including qualifications for Deck Department (Ordinary Seaman) and Engine Department (Wiper), complete with local inspector signatures and an additional purple ink thumbprint.Condition ReportAuthentic Vintage Condition: These documents show genuine signs of period use, including folding creases, edge wear, light staining, and minor tearing along the original fold lines.Completeness: The original staples holding the photographs, the stamps, the text, and the signatures remain fully intact and legible.Preservation: Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition details before purchasing.

Catalog - B17ephFolder