A guide to the Dirk Visser Certificate and Discharge book, 1924-1934
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
2012
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A Guide to the Dirk Visser Certificate and Discharge book
HDC0085
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service2012, National Park Service
Title: Dirk Visser Certificate and Discharge book
Date: 1924-1934
Identifier/Call Number: HDC0085 (SAFR 14293)
Physical Description:
1 item.
Repository:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: Dirk Visser Discharge book (SAFR 14293, HDC 85) consists of one certificate and discharge employment service bureau book,
issued under the authority of the Pacific American Steamship Association and the Shipowner's Association of the Pacific Coast.
Records the seaman's service (ships, dates, companies) and the reason for discharge as well as personal information. Book
begins in 1924 and ends in 1934. The first entry is of note. From May 20 to August 30 1924, Visser served aboard the WAPAMA
as an Able Bodied Seaman under Captain O. Bellesen. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s):
In English.
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This collection was transferred from Golden Gate National Recreation Area to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
Historical or Biographical Note
This finding aid does not have an agency history, biography, or historical note.
Dirk Visser Discharge book (SAFR 14293, HDC 85) consists of one certificate and discharge employment service bureau book,
issued under the authority of the Pacific American Steamship Association and the Shipowner's Association of the Pacific Coast.
Records the seaman's service (ships, dates, companies) and the reason for discharge as well as personal information. Book
begins in 1924 and ends in 1934. The first entry is of note. From May 20 to August 30 1924, Visser served aboard the WAPAMA
as an Able Bodied Seaman under Captain O. Bellesen. This collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.
This collection consists of a single item.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Certificates
Wapama (built 1915; steam schooner)
Pacific Coast (Calif.)
San Francisco (Calif.)