Pick up new rating (3)

direction: down
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Source: Times 27220 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2055040.html

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N_B

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NAB

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NAB

Explanation:

N•AB

New = N
Rating = AB (Able seaman)

Pick up = NAB

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