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On 6 June, 1902, the ''London'' was inspected by {{RearRN}} [[Pelham Aldrich]] ([[Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard]]) and passed into the Fleet Reserve.  The following day she was commissioned at Portsmouth on 7 June, 1902, by Captain [[James Edward Clifford Goodrich|James E. C. Goodrich]].  It was announced that she would fly the flag of the [[Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth]], [[Charles Frederick Hotham|Sir Charles Hotham]], at the planned Naval Review to mark the coronation of King Edward VII, and then proceed to the [[Mediterranean Station]].<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Saturday, 7 June, 1902.  Issue '''36788''', col C, p. 9.</ref>  In the end, the Naval Review wasn't held, and ''London'' was ordered to the Mediterranean on 3 July.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Wednesday, 2 July, 1902.  Issue '''36809''', col F, p. 7.</ref>
On 6 June, 1902, the ''London'' was inspected by {{RearRN}} [[Pelham Aldrich]] ([[Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard]]) and passed into the Fleet Reserve.  The following day she was commissioned at Portsmouth on 7 June, 1902, by Captain [[James Edward Clifford Goodrich|James E. C. Goodrich]].  It was announced that she would fly the flag of the [[Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth]], [[Charles Frederick Hotham|Sir Charles Hotham]], at the planned Naval Review to mark the coronation of King Edward VII, and then proceed to the [[Mediterranean Station]].<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Saturday, 7 June, 1902.  Issue '''36788''', col C, p. 9.</ref>  In the end, the Naval Review wasn't held, and ''London'' was ordered to the Mediterranean on 3 July.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Wednesday, 2 July, 1902.  Issue '''36809''', col F, p. 7.</ref>


''London'' collided with a ship named ''Don Benito'' on 11 May, 1912 in dense fog.  A Court of Inquiry called into question the controversial reliance on sound signalling in this incident.{{AWO1913|302 of 20 June 1913}}  She was reduced at Sheerness on 13 May, 1912.<ref>''The Navy List'' (July, 1913), p. 341.</ref>
''London'' collided with a ship named ''Don Benito'' on 11 May, 1912 in dense fog.  A Court of Inquiry called into question the controversial reliance on sound signalling in this incident.{{AWO1913|302 of 20 June 1913}}  She was reduced at Sheerness on 13 May, 1912.{{NLJul13|p. 341}}


She recommissioned at Devonport on 18 February 1914.<ref>''The Navy List'' (April, 1914), p. 341.</ref>
She recommissioned at Devonport on 18 February 1914.{{NLApr14|p. 341}}


In April and May 1915, she was helping bombard shore positions at Gallipoli.  On 10 October, she reported on her methods of indicating the point of aim.<ref>{{TNA|ADM 1/8440/335}}, Enclosure 2.</ref>
In April and May 1915, she was helping bombard shore positions at Gallipoli.  On 10 October, she reported on her methods of indicating the point of aim.<ref>{{TNA|ADM 1/8440/335}}, Enclosure 2.</ref>


''London'' paid off on 27 October, 1916.<ref>''The Navy List'' (December, 1916).  p. 395''ww''.</ref> She recommissioned at Devonport on 1 January, 1918.<ref>''The Navy List'' (December, 1918).  p. 834.</ref>
''London'' paid off on 27 October, 1916.{{NLDec16|p. 395''ww''}} She recommissioned at Devonport on 1 January, 1918.{{NLDec18|p. 834}}


==Alterations==
==Alterations==
In 1913 it was approved that ''London'' receive a [[Dumaresq#MarkIII|Mark III Dumaresq, Pattern 760]].  Having been supplied with the Mark III variant, she was to surrender a Mark I instrument.<ref>Admiralty Weekly Orders.  "283.&mdash;Instruments, Rate of Change, Dumaresq, Mark III, Pattern 760&mdash;Supply of, to certain Ships."  N.S. 2066/13.&mdash;6.6.1913.  The National Archives.  ADM 182/4.</ref>
In 1913 it was approved that ''London'' receive a [[Dumaresq#MarkIII|Mark III Dumaresq, Pattern 760]].  Having been supplied with the Mark III variant, she was to surrender a Mark I instrument.<ref>Admiralty Weekly Orders.  "283.&mdash;Instruments, Rate of Change, Dumaresq, Mark III, Pattern 760&mdash;Supply of, to certain Ships."  N.S. 2066/13.&mdash;6.6.1913.  {{TNA|ADM 182/4.}}</ref>


==Captains==
==Captains==

Revision as of 16:30, 8 October 2014

H.M.S. London (1899)
Pendant Number: 70 (1914)
81 (Jan 1918)
N.41 (Apr 1918)[1]
Builder: Portsmouth Royal Dockyard[2]
Ordered: 1898-99 Programme[3]
Laid down: 8 Dec, 1898[4]
Launched: 21 Sep, 1899[5]
Completed: Jun, 1902[6]
Commissioned: 7 Jun, 1902[7]
Sold: 4 Jun, 1920[8]
Fate: Scrapped

H.M.S. London was completed in mid-1902, one of five battleships in her class.

Service

On 6 June, 1902, the London was inspected by Rear-Admiral Pelham Aldrich (Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard) and passed into the Fleet Reserve. The following day she was commissioned at Portsmouth on 7 June, 1902, by Captain James E. C. Goodrich. It was announced that she would fly the flag of the Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth, Sir Charles Hotham, at the planned Naval Review to mark the coronation of King Edward VII, and then proceed to the Mediterranean Station.[9] In the end, the Naval Review wasn't held, and London was ordered to the Mediterranean on 3 July.[10]

London collided with a ship named Don Benito on 11 May, 1912 in dense fog. A Court of Inquiry called into question the controversial reliance on sound signalling in this incident.[11] She was reduced at Sheerness on 13 May, 1912.[12]

She recommissioned at Devonport on 18 February 1914.[13]

In April and May 1915, she was helping bombard shore positions at Gallipoli. On 10 October, she reported on her methods of indicating the point of aim.[14]

London paid off on 27 October, 1916.[15] She recommissioned at Devonport on 1 January, 1918.[16]

Alterations

In 1913 it was approved that London receive a Mark III Dumaresq, Pattern 760. Having been supplied with the Mark III variant, she was to surrender a Mark I instrument.[17]

Captains

Dates of appointment are provided when known.

See Also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 30.
  2. ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 30.
  3. ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 37.
  4. ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 37.
  5. ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 30.
  6. ↑ Burt. British Battleships: 1889-1904. p. 215.
  7. ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 7 June, 1902. Issue 36788, col C, p. 9.
  8. ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 30.
  9. ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 7 June, 1902. Issue 36788, col C, p. 9.
  10. ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 2 July, 1902. Issue 36809, col F, p. 7.
  11. ↑ Admiralty Weekly Order No. 302 of 20 June 1913.
  12. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 341.
  13. ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 341.
  14. ↑ The National Archives. ADM 1/8440/335, Enclosure 2.
  15. ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 395ww.
  16. ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 834.
  17. ↑ Admiralty Weekly Orders. "283.—Instruments, Rate of Change, Dumaresq, Mark III, Pattern 760—Supply of, to certain Ships." N.S. 2066/13.—6.6.1913. The National Archives. ADM 182/4.
  18. ↑ Goodrich Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 535.
  19. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  20. ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  21. ↑ Story Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 1236.
  22. ↑ Tower Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 32.
  23. ↑ Tothill Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 296.
  24. ↑ Ley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 74.
  25. ↑ Chatfield Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 346.
  26. ↑ Sinclair Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 368.
  27. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 341.
  28. ↑ Kemp Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 52.
  29. ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 395n.
  30. ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 834.
  31. ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1919). p. 834.

Bibliography

  • Dittmar, F.J.; Colledge, J.J. (1972). British Warships 1914–1919. London: Ian Allan.
  • Parkes, O.B.E., Ass.I.N.A., Dr. Oscar (1990). British Battleships 1860–1950. London: Pen & Sword Ltd. ISBN 0850526043. (on Bookfinder.com).
  • Preston, Antony (1972). Battleships of World War I. New York, NY: Galahad Books. ISBN 0883653001.


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