In 1917, Lorenz A Laatz was issued Chief Mate document. Any gross tons and any ocean waters. By the Dept. of Commerce. Long before the USCG took over.
Sailor's Son
Book: WOODEN SHIPS; IRON MAN
Grandpa’s ships officer document
Book: WOODEN SHIPS; IRON MAN
In 1917, Lorenz A Laatz was issued Chief Mate document. Any gross tons and any ocean waters. By the Dept. of Commerce. Long before the USCG took over.
Sailor's Son 
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