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Title: United States, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Coast Ports Passenger Lists (Decipher)
Post by: mosschops2 on Saturday 12 September 15 14:09 BST (UK)

Can anyone please tell me where this chap entered America,(Port of entry) bottom right.
And also where his destination was, (below his occupation as a joiner).

Many thanks.

Title: Re: United States, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Coast Ports Passenger Lists (Decipher)
Post by: mosschops2 on Saturday 12 September 15 14:11 BST (UK)

Sorry, bottom left for port of entry.

Title: Re: United States, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Coast Ports Passenger Lists (Decipher)
Post by: Erato on Saturday 12 September 15 14:21 BST (UK)

It looks like Portland, Maine to me.  His destination was U.S.

Title: Re: United States, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Coast Ports Passenger Lists (Decipher)
Post by: forte on Saturday 12 September 15 14:23 BST (UK)

Could it be Portland Maine ?(ME is the abbreviation for Maine)

Title: Re: United States, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Coast Ports Passenger Lists (Decipher)
Post by: mosschops2 on Saturday 12 September 15 15:59 BST (UK)

Many thanks for that. That's confirmed what I thought, which is great.