Able Seaman

Able seaman

An able seaman is an unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. An AB may work as a watchstander, a day worker, or a combination of these roles.-Watchstander:...

 Tobias "Toby" Jones was a fictional character on the show Sea Patrol

Sea Patrol (TV series)

Sea Patrol is an Australian television drama, set on board HMAS Hammersley, a fictional patrol boat of the Royal Australian Navy . The series focuses on the ship and the lives of its crew members....

. He was portrayed by Josh Lawson

Josh Lawson

Joshua Lawson is an Australian actor. He grew up in Brisbane and attended St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. He graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 2001. He also spent one year studying improvisation techniques in Los Angeles at The Second City, The Groundlings, ACME...

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Personal life

Toby Jones was born in Brisbane, Queensland on December 18, 1981. Also known as "Cheffo" Toby was very much a main part of the crew in Series 1. He came to near death in the fourth episode of series 1, titled "Irukandji", when he was stung by the highly toxic Irukandji jellyfish

Irukandji jellyfish

Irukandji jellyfish are tiny and extremely venomous jellyfish that inhabit marine waters of Australia and which are able to fire their stingers into their victim, causing symptoms collectively known as Irukandji syndrome. Its size is roughly no larger than a cubic centimetre...

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Cheffo was a humorous character, and most likely left the Navy due to his engagement.

Awards

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Australian Defence Medal Australian Defence Medal The Australian Defence Medal is an Australian military decoration which recognises current and former Australian Defence Force personnel who completed an initial enlistment period, or four years service...