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Merchant Navy help please

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Staffs Col

Staffs Col Report 18 Nov 2007 12:25

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.

Jane Gateshead Girl

Jane Gateshead Girl Report 17 Nov 2007 23:06

Sorry Natasha
Been away from the computer for some time and hadn't seen your post. thank you for your time. Very grateful
Jane

Natasha

Natasha Report 17 Nov 2007 18:09

Hi Jane
Gill is right
AB is Able Bodied Seaman,
Thats where the B comes from.
Natasha

Jane Gateshead Girl

Jane Gateshead Girl Report 17 Nov 2007 17:12

thanks again for you help Gill

GillfromStaffs

GillfromStaffs Report 17 Nov 2007 17:11

I only know my dad was an Able Seaman in his time in the MS. in WW2.
Gill

Researching:
Proctor Audley & S-O-T, Forrester,Hanley, Shenton, Hanley, Moreton, Madeley. All in Staffordshire

Jane Gateshead Girl

Jane Gateshead Girl Report 17 Nov 2007 17:07

I thought it could be along those lines although I thought Able Seaman would be A.S. Thanks very much for your reply
Jane

GillfromStaffs

GillfromStaffs Report 17 Nov 2007 17:02

I think it's Able Seaman
Gill

Researching:
Proctor Audley & S-O-T, Forrester,Hanley, Shenton, Hanley, Moreton, Madeley. All in Staffordshire

Jane Gateshead Girl

Jane Gateshead Girl Report 17 Nov 2007 16:57

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.
regards Jane