You state that "If he had an alias he would be proud to name it later on in life. Look at Henry Ustaker and Ralph Masters," however I differ with this statement, as well. If those who used an alias on the vessel had been involved in criminal activities, they certainly would try to hide their real names. Perhaps that is why Risien, an Englishman, moved to America. Have you ever thought about this, and other such reasons why many seamn used aliases, in the first place?