Commander Walker's Posting


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Posted by Martin Honor on November 14, 2011 at 03:55:07 user MartinH.

A question I have long pondered over is what was Commander Walker’s posting in Secret Water? As far as I know the only naval establishment at Shotley was the boys’ training establishment, HMS Ganges. Other than 1904-7 the commanding officer was a Captain, or even a Rear Admiral. Ganges would have several Commanders on the strength. But why would Ted Walker have to visit the Admiralty? If this was a routine posting there would be a handover from his predecessor in situ.

Was there another establishment nearby that Commander Walker would be involved with? Something experimental? And would this tie in with his return overland instead of by sea (either by troopship or taking passage in a returning warship).

I know it is immaterial to enjoyment of the book and their parents had to be absent to allow the Swallows the freedom to camp and explore on their own but do any forum members have any private theories?



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