In the
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy (RN) is the naval warfare force of the United Kingdom. It is a component of His Majesty's Naval Service, and its officers hold their commissions from the King of the United Kingdom, King. Although warships were used by Kingdom ...
, a Divisional Transport Officer (DTO) or a Divisional Naval Transport Officer (DNTO) and later called a Divisional Sea Transport Officer (DSTO) is a shore-based
naval officer responsible for the efficient working of the transports and boats of the flotilla, division or squadron under his charge.
History
The Royal Navy established a Naval Transports Service on 22 December 1916 during World War I the
Rear-Admiral Commanding, British Aegean Squadron had a divisional transport officer based at
Salonika. These officers were part of the Naval Transport Service. In 1921 the Naval Transport Service was renamed the Sea Transport Service.
See also
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Captain (D) afloat
References
Nautical terminology
Royal Navy appointments
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