Comments on: Can Boat Captains Really Marry People?

By: FlyingTheSoul

FlyingTheSoul — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:56:29 +0000

Anybody can get ordained in the US and perform a marriage. I’ve been to two “ULC” weddings now, it’s becoming quite hip.

recaptcha is MAN rodger, not quite as funny as dynasty granny :)

By: Starsy

Starsy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:55:44 +0000

Being involved in the US side of mariner licensing, I can honestly say no one in the office has ever been asked this… at least we have an answer now, in case!

By: KillerQueen11

KillerQueen11 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:53:30 +0000

As someone who’s been proposed to by four men and only said yes to one I can honestly say that I wish there had been a boat captain available when I did say yes, just to get it over with! ;)

ReCaptcha: Dynasty Granny

That’s what I’ll be, eventually, especially since at 26 I already have 9 nieces, three nephews, three great-nieces, one great-nephew, and one on the way!! Make way America-my family tree is EXPLODING!!

By: Meredith

Meredith — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:21:04 +0000

Hey thanks! I’ll think twice before getting married on the ferry commute from work.
And now to think up other random questions…

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:53:35 +0000

Actually,(and this is verifiable) ANY Alaska resident can perform one marriage ceremony once in his or her lifetime. The reason for this is, many inuit villages are too secluded to have an official come to perform the marriage. Obviously because they can’t discrimiate, the law extends to all Alaskans. My brother in law just recently attended a wedding in Alaska where the “Officiate” was wearing jeans and a sleeveless T-shirt holding a beer. Oh, and the groom smoked a cigarette while walking down the aisle. Welcome to Alaska.

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:26:30 +0000

Let’s all not disagree that not using the wrong number of negatives in a sentence isn’t a mistake.

Sorry.

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:23:02 +0000

Just thought I’d note that false solemnization of a marriage is a crime in several states (e.g., Wisconsin). So if you don’t fall into one of those categories of people approved by state law to perform marriages, don’t just say no when your buddy asks you to officiate at his wedding.

I don’t know if a ship’s captain has ever been thrown in the hoosegow (or brig) for performing a marriage ceremony, but talk about an inauspicious start to your life together — married by a soon-to-be convicted felon!

By: Miss Cellania

Miss Cellania — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:01:44 +0000

Weren’t the rules different 200 years ago? When a trip to another continent took months, such authority was necessary, where it isn’t today.

By: Matt Soniak

Matt Soniak — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:07:27 +0000

@Hastings,

I wish I were that clever.

By: OkieMelissa

OkieMelissa — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:02:25 +0000

@Hastings – agreed! I love punnily ironic things like that – (Fisher v Fisher).

And any post regarding JAM makes my day, so thanks!! :)