| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Hester Bowman's business or ship thrives. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Hester Bowman into bankruptcy. Hester Bowman salvages what Hester Bowman can. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
A good deal ensures Hester Bowman is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |