# Commander Boyce — Racundra’s First Cruise character guide

> Commander Boyce in Racundra’s First Cruise by Arthur Ransome.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Boyce

**First appearance:** 0019-the-ship-and-the-man

## Who they are

A commander referenced in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [Racundra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/racundra_s_first_cruise_se/characters/racundra)

_professional_

Commander Boyce inspects or comments on the Racundra as part of his official duties, showing professional interest.

### [Captain Konga](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/racundra_s_first_cruise_se/characters/captain_konga)

_professional_

Captain Konga and Commander Boyce exchange brief formalities, likely regarding navigation or port regulations.

## In the story

### [Helsingfors: Swinging the Ship](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/racundra_s_first_cruise_se/chapters/helsingfors-swinging-the-ship)

Brings his motorboat Zingla to guide the narrator through the harbour.

### [Helsingfors to Reval](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/racundra_s_first_cruise_se/chapters/helsingfors-to-reval)

Mentioned as having shown the narrator the buoyed channel at Helsingfors the day before.

## Links

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