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Ancestors that went to sea in the 1800s,  may have applied for a Seaman's Protection Certificate to protect him from imprisonment by Great Britain and other powers. This program lasted from 1796-1897. The applicant presented proof of citizenship and paid a fee of 25 cents. Every three months a list of seamen was sent to the Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.
stating each seaman's age and physical description. Write the
Archives Division, National Archives & Records, Washington,
D.C. 20408

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