what does a commander do in the royal navy?

Question

in the period of first half of 20th century

Answer 1

Commander is one rank below Captain and as such he will be the master of a vessel. Since your question relates to the first half of the 20th century, a commander wouldn't be in charge of a battleship or aircraft carrier, but may have a destroyer or be in charge of a flotilla of mine-sweepers.

Answer 2

There's a hint in the name.

The various ranks of officer are Admiral of the Fleet at the top (he's in charge of the lot) to second lieutenant at the bottom (he's in charge of about 10 sailors). Commander comes part of the way up the ladder and would typically be in charge of around 1,000 people with more junior officers answering to him. A commander might be in charge of a large ship or a number of smaller ships, or he might have a similar role onshore.

Answer 3

The Commander is the overal executive officer onboard a ship and all his decisions must be followed except when against the laws.

Answer 4

my uncle was a commander in the Royal Navy and i still don't know!! he was very secretive about anything to do with his job.

i just remembered he was in charge of a number of ships in the Falklands war.

Answer 5

They can be a desk jockey or be the skipper of a warship usually a frigate/destroyer and always a submarine.

Answer 6

in my experience not a lot its chiefs and PO that run the royal navy

Answer 7

what does he do in the 20 th century you mean did he do (past and present) how the hell would i know scrounge around the galley i expect

Answer 8

As little as possible.