Difference between revisions of "Sixth Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)"
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− | Operating as part of the [[Second Fleet (Royal Navy)|Second Fleet]], the squadron seems to be in flux. | + | Operating as part of the [[Second Fleet (Royal Navy)|Second Fleet]], the squadron seems to be in flux.{{NLJul14|p. 269''b''}} |
*{{UK-Drake}} [[File:RAdm.png|border|25px]] (part of [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleet]] for administrative purposes) | *{{UK-Drake}} [[File:RAdm.png|border|25px]] (part of [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleet]] for administrative purposes) | ||
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*{{UK-KingAlfred}} (part of [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleet]] for administrative purposes) | *{{UK-KingAlfred}} (part of [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleet]] for administrative purposes) | ||
− | *{{UK-Sutlej}} (temporarily, "trooping in Malta". To be replaced by {{UK-Leviathan}} soon) | + | *{{UK-Sutlej}} (temporarily, "trooping in Malta". To be replaced by {{UK-Leviathan}} soon. Is also listed under {{UK-CS|7}}) |
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Revision as of 18:14, 30 January 2015
The Sixth Cruiser Squadron was originally the Third Cruiser Squadron, under Rear-Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson. He gave up command on 10 October, 1910.[1] Officially, Rear-Admiral Sir Douglas A. Gamble commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron from 26 September, 1910, until 3 June, 1912.[2] On 1 May, 1912, the Sixth Cruiser Squadron was renamed the Mediterranean Cruiser Squadron.[3]
From 2 July to 27 July, 1912, Rear-Admiral David Beatty commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron for the annual manœuvres, flying his flag in the Aboukir.[4][5] On 15 July, 1913 Rear-Admiral Dudley R. S. de Chair was given command of the squadron during the annual manœuvres of 1913.[6]
Rear-Admirals Commanding
Dates of appointment given:
- Rear-Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson, 16 October, 1908[7]
- Rear-Admiral Sir Douglas A. Gamble, 26 September, 1910[8] – 3 June, 1912[9]
- Rear-Admiral David Beatty, 2 July, 1912[10] – 27 July, 1912[11] (for manœuvres)
- Rear-Admiral Dudley R. S. de Chair, 15 July, 1913[12] (for manœuvres)
- Rear-Admiral William L. Grant, 1 August, 1914[13][14]
Composition
December, 1912
December, 1913
Though part of the Second Fleet, the ships are considered part of the Third Fleet for administrative purposes.[16]
- Drake
- Good Hope
- King Alfred
- Sutlej (temporary)
July, 1914
Operating as part of the Second Fleet, the squadron seems to be in flux.[17]
- Drake (part of Third Fleet for administrative purposes)
- Good Hope (part of Third Fleet for administrative purposes)
- King Alfred (part of Third Fleet for administrative purposes)
- Sutlej (temporarily, "trooping in Malta". To be replaced by Leviathan soon. Is also listed under Seventh Cruiser Squadron)
5 August, 1914
- Drake
- Leviathan
- Good Hope
- King Alfred, sometime soon thereafter[20]
Footnotes
- ↑ Jackson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 682.
- ↑ Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 507.
- ↑ M. 11735/12. 29 March, 1912. The National Archives. ADM 1/8271. f. 3 of Admiralty letter.
- ↑ Beatty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 156.
- ↑ Chalmers. Life and Letters of David Beatty. p. 435.
- ↑ de Chair Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 259.
- ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. Unnumbered page.
- ↑ Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 507.
- ↑ Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 507.
- ↑ Beatty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 156.
- ↑ Beatty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 156.
- ↑ de Chair Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 259.
- ↑ "New Sea Lord" (News). The Times. Friday, 7 August, 1914. Issue 40597, col D, p. 4.
- ↑ Goldrick. The King's Ships were at Sea. p. 27.
- ↑ Navy List pages in Albert Francis Barclay Bridges papers at The Caird Library at the National Maritime Museum. [BRG 1/1]
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1913). p. 269b.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1914). p. 269b.
- ↑ see footnotes indicating Grant's command.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 15.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 15.
Bibliography