What happened to him before he became an able seaman?
Able Seaman Edison Vocal told a story about a friend from a previous contract.
He went in as a Boy, 2nd Class, and by 1914 he was able seaman.
I found Joshua Maloka, a twenty-six-year-old able seaman, in the base's chapel.
On board, Able Seaman Nick Wilson saw a "brightly glowing, seething ball of fire".
The poster comprises three pictorial elements: the battleship, the officer and the able seaman.
The Walkers are John (the eldest and captain of the Swallows), Susan (mate), Roger (ship's boy) and Titty (able seaman).
Just two weeks prior to enlisting, her brother, Able Seaman James Bailey, was killed in action while serving in the Merchant Navy.
The spokesperson added: "The Navy is concerned for the whereabouts and well-being of Able Seaman McNeilly and is working closely with civilian police to locate him".
Advancement of this nature opened up a career that would have satisfied most working seamen, but instead Cook volunteered as able seaman in the Royal Navy.
