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Merchant Navy help please
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Jane Gateshead Girl | Report | 17 Nov 2007 16:57 |
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My father was in the merchant navy - doing his apprenticeship between 1955 - 1958. One of the examinations he had to take was for a Certificate of Competency as A.B at the port of Liverpool. Does anyone know what A.B. stands for please. |
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GillfromStaffs | Report | 17 Nov 2007 17:02 |
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I think it's Able Seaman |
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Researching: |
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Jane Gateshead Girl | Report | 17 Nov 2007 17:07 |
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I thought it could be along those lines although I thought Able Seaman would be A.S. Thanks very much for your reply |
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GillfromStaffs | Report | 17 Nov 2007 17:11 |
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I only know my dad was an Able Seaman in his time in the MS. in WW2. |
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Researching: |
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Jane Gateshead Girl | Report | 17 Nov 2007 17:12 |
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thanks again for you help Gill |
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Natasha | Report | 17 Nov 2007 18:09 |
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Hi Jane |
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Jane Gateshead Girl | Report | 17 Nov 2007 23:06 |
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Sorry Natasha |
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Staffs Col | Report | 18 Nov 2007 12:25 |
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AB is able Seaman as alreay stated, he would have started as an Ordinary Seaman and been advanced to AB. Once there he could be promoted further. |
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