In the
Royal Navy
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, 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
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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
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had a divisional transport officer based at
Salonika
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. 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
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References
Nautical terminology
Royal Navy appointments
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