His Merchant Navy records from 1918 says he was born in Bohesdat Finland 13/May/1876. He is described as a Finnish Russian. Address is given as 34, Dawlish Road, Leyton E10. Discharge A number 950710. Fair hair, blue eyes. Height 5 ft 5 inch's. He worked on three vessels from September 1918 until October 1920.
I next catch up with him again in 1930. Applying for a Continuous Certificate of Discharge at Victoria Docks London. After that he signed on the vessel MISSOURI in October 1931.Taken from FindMyPast where there is also a mugshot photograph of him.