Have a nice journey, Mr. Chaves. A little extra reading to ponder if you find the time:

African American Sailors in the Union Navy from Azores
Your search found 3 records.
Name Age Complection Occupation Home
Dean, George 25 Mulatto Blacksmith Fayal, Azores

Loper, Isaac 28 Negro Cook Fayal, Azores

Marks, Manuel 14 Mulatto Sailor Fayal, Azores

George Dean
Personal Information
Place of Birth - Fayal Azores
Age - 25
Complexion - Mulatto
Occupation - Blacksmith
Height - 5'8"
Naval Service
Place of Enlistment - New York
Date of Enlistment - February 12, 1862
Term of Enlistment - 3
Rating - Ordinary Seaman

Isaac Loper
Personal Information
Place of Birth - Fayal Azores
Age - 28
Complexion - Negro
Occupation - Cook
Height - 5'4"
Naval Service
Place of Enlistment - New York
Date of Enlistment - January 21, 1863
Term of Enlistment - 1
Rating - Landsman

Manuel Marks
Personal Information
Place of Birth - Fayal Azores
Age - 14
Complexion - Mulatto
Occupation - Sailor
Height - 5'0"
Naval Service
Place of Enlistment - New London
Date of Enlistment - August 16, 1862
Term of Enlistment - 3
Rating - 1st Class Boy
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Thanks for reading, Allen L. Lee