H.M.S. R 4 (1918)
| H.M.S. R 4 (1918) | |
|---|---|
| Pendant Number: | R.4[1] |
| Builder: | Chatham Royal Dockyard[2] |
| Ordered: | October, 1917[3] |
| Launched: | 8 Jun, 1918[4] |
| Sold: | May, 1934[5] |
H.M.S. R 4 was one of ten "R" class submarines built for the Royal Navy.
Service
On 16 March 1927, her steering gear broke down as she was exercising off Portland, necessitating her towing into the harbour.[6]
From at least mid-1927[7] to at least early 1929, she was part of the Sixth Submarine Flotilla, tender to Vulcan.[8]
In early 1933, she is the only boat in her class in the Navy List, and listed as having been "reduced to immediate Reserve at Gosport" and part of the Fifth Submarine Flotilla on 22 July, 1932.[9]
In 1934, her bell, inscribed with her name and perhaps a motto, was offered for sale to naval officers and others who might be interested, at a price between £1 and £5. Interested parties were to write the Director of Stores and were urged to include any special information which might convey the importance they attach to the bell, in light of the Admiralty's understanding that such items carry great sentimental value.[10]
Captains
Dates of appointment are provided when known.
- Lieutenant Geoffrey T. A. Scott, 16 June, 1919[11] – 7 February, 1921
- Lieutenant in Command Victor C. Dorman-Smith, 15 April, 1921[12] – July, 1922[13]
- Lieutenant in Command John Creswell, July, 1922[14][15] – 1 February, 1923[16]
- Lieutenant-Commander Edward A. Aylmer, 1 February, 1923[17] – 20 June, 1924
- Lieutenant-Commander Lewis B. A. Majendie, 20 June, 1924[18] – 15 October, 1924[19]
- Lieutenant & Commander Gerald G. Slade, 15 October, 1924 – 19 January, 1925
- Lieutenant-Commander Vivian R. S. Bowlby, 19 January, 1925[20][21] – 26 November, 1925[22]
- Lieutenant in Command Roderick L. M. Edwards, 26 November, 1925[23][24] – 18 November, 1926[25]
- Lieutenant in Command Frank G. Hackforth-Jones, 18 November, 1926 – 3 March, 1927
- Lieutenant in Command John H. Lewes, 3 March, 1927[26]
- Lieutenant in Command Rowland E. S. Hugonin, 10 April, 1928[27][28] – 29 April, 1929[29]
- Lieutenant in Command Ronald W. Keymer, 21 April, 1930[30] – 1 July, 1931[Inference]
- Lieutenant-Commander Lionel H. Phillips, 1 July, 1931[31] – 8 January, 1932[32]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. pp. 82, 91.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921. p. 93.
- ↑ The Technical History and Index, Vol. 3, Part 21. p. 40.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921. p. 93.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921. p. 93.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), 21 Mar. 1927, p. 7.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1927). p. 261.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 261.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1933). p. 262.
- ↑ "Ships' Bells for Sale." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Apr 18, 1934; pg. 4; Issue 46731.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 851.
- ↑ Dorman-Smith Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/24. f.24.
- ↑ Dorman-Smith Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/24. f.24.
- ↑ Creswell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/57. f. 57.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1923). p. 797.
- ↑ Creswell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/117/57. f. 57.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1924). p. 262.
- ↑ Majendie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/121/42. f. 42.
- ↑ Majendie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/121/42. f. 42.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1925). p. 261.
- ↑ Bowlby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/28. f.28.
- ↑ Bowlby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/118/28. f.28.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/154. f. 154.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 261.
- ↑ Edwards Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/123/154. f. 154.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1927). p. 261.
- ↑ Hugonin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/254. f. 252.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 261.
- ↑ Hugonin Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/124/254. f. 252.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1931). p. 262.
- ↑ Phillips Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/122/177. f. 177.
- ↑ Phillips Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/122/177. f. 177.
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