Posted by Owen Roberts on January 27, 2012 at 14:44:15 user OwenRoberts.
In Reply to: Re: Commander Walker's postings (again) posted by Mike Field on January 27, 2012 at 05:55:00:
In the Royal Navy, the person in charge of a ship is always called the captain whatever his rank.
Thus Ted Walker with the rank of commander if he was in charge of a ship he would also be called a captain. However as he had become shore based at Shotley and probably not the person in charge, he would not then be a captain.
I do remember be on a minesweeper for a very short period as a cadet, the person in charge was a captain although his rank was sub lieutenant.
Not surprised that Peggy was confused.
Ps hope this reaches you ungarbled as my graphics card has faied agin – 3rd time this month