| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gertie Matson'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 |
25 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
A good deal ensures Gertie Matson is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
A good deal ensures Gertie Matson is living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
42 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Gertie Matson from Gertie Matson's work. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |