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− | The Sixth Cruiser Squadron was originally the [[Third Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|Third Cruiser Squadron]], under Rear-Admiral [[Henry Bradwardine Jackson|Sir Henry B. Jackson]]. He gave up command on 10 October, 1910.<ref> | + | The Sixth Cruiser Squadron was originally the [[Third Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|Third Cruiser Squadron]], under Rear-Admiral [[Henry Bradwardine Jackson|Sir Henry B. Jackson]]. He gave up command on 10 October, 1910.<ref>Jackson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38.}} f. 682.</ref> Officially, Rear-Admiral [[Douglas Austin Gamble|Sir Douglas A. Gamble]] commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron from 26 September, 1910, until 3 June, 1912.<ref>Gamble Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38.}} f. 507.</ref> On 1 May, 1912, the Sixth Cruiser Squadron was renamed the '''Mediterranean Cruiser Squadron'''.<ref>M. 11735/12. 29 March, 1912. {{TNA|ADM 1/8271.}} f. 3 of Admiralty letter.</ref> |
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+ | From 2 July to 27 July, 1912, Rear-Admiral [[David Richard Beatty, First Earl Beatty|David Beatty]] commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron for the annual manœuvres, flying his flag in the {{UK-Aboukir}}.<ref>Beatty Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 156.</ref><ref>Chalmers. ''Life and Letters of David Beatty''. p. 435.</ref> On 15 July, 1913 Rear-Admiral [[Dudley Rawson Stratford de Chair|Dudley R. S. de Chair]] was given command of the squadron during the annual manœuvres of 1913.<ref>de Chair Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/42.}} f. 259.</ref> | ||
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+ | ==Rear-Admirals Commanding== | ||
+ | Dates of appointment given: | ||
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+ | <div name=fredbot:office0 otitle="Rear-Admiral Commanding, Sixth Cruiser Squadron" nat="UK"> | ||
+ | {{Tenure|rank={{RearRN}}|name=Henry Bradwardine Jackson|nick=Sir Henry B. Jackson|appt=16 October, 1908{{UKCeased| Unnumbered page}}|precBy=Former {{UK-CS|3}}|end=26 September, 1910<ref>Jackson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38}}. f. 682.</ref>}} | ||
+ | {{Tenure|rank=Rear-Admiral|name=Douglas Austin Gamble|nick=Sir Douglas A. Gamble|appt=26 September, 1910<ref>Gamble Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38.}} f. 507.</ref>|end=3 June, 1912<ref>Gamble Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38.}} f. 507.</ref>|ass=10 October, 1910<ref>Gamble Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/38.}} f. 507.</ref>}} | ||
+ | {{Tenure|rank=Rear-Admiral|name=David Richard Beatty, First Earl Beatty|nick=David Beatty|appt=2 July, 1912<ref>Beatty Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 156.</ref>|end=27 July, 1912<ref>Beatty Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 156.</ref>|note=for manœuvres}} | ||
+ | {{Tenure|rank=Rear-Admiral|name=Dudley Rawson Stratford de Chair|nick=Dudley R. S. de Chair|appt=15 July, 1913<ref>de Chair Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/42.}} f. 259.</ref>|note=for manœuvres}} | ||
+ | {{Tenure|rank=Rear-Admiral|name=William Lowther Grant|nick=William L. Grant|appt=1 August, 1914<ref>"New Sea Lord" (News). ''The Times''. Friday, 7 August, 1914. Issue '''40597''', col D, p. 4.</ref><ref>Goldrick. ''The King's Ships were at Sea''. p. 27.</ref>|as=Rear-Admiral Commanding, Mediterranean Cruiser Squadron|end=12 March, 1915<ref>Grant Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/20.|D7590759}} f. 254/512.</ref>}} | ||
+ | </div name=fredbot:office0> | ||
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+ | ==Composition== | ||
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+ | ===December, 1912=== | ||
+ | <ref>Navy List pages in Albert Francis Barclay Bridges papers at The Caird Library at the National Maritime Museum. [BRG 1/1]</ref> | ||
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+ | *{{UK-KingAlfred}} | ||
+ | *{{UK-Leviathan}} | ||
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+ | ===December, 1913=== | ||
+ | Though part of the Second Fleet, the ships are considered part of the Third Fleet for administrative purposes.{{NLDec13|p. 269''b''}} | ||
+ | *{{UK-Drake}} | ||
+ | *{{UK-GoodHope}} | ||
+ | *{{UK-KingAlfred}} | ||
+ | *{{UK-Sutlej}} (temporary) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===July, 1914=== | ||
+ | Operating as part of the [[Second Fleet (Royal Navy)|Second Fleet]], the squadron seems to be in flux.{{NLJul14|p. 269''b''}} | ||
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+ | *{{UK-Drake}} [[File:RAdm.png|border|25px]] (part of [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleet]] for administrative purposes) | ||
+ | *{{UK-GoodHope}} (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. Is also listed under {{UK-CS|7}}) | ||
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+ | ===5 August, 1914=== | ||
+ | <ref>see footnotes indicating Grant's command.</ref>{{DittColl|p. 15}} | ||
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+ | *{{UK-Drake}} [[File:RAdm.png|border|25px]] | ||
+ | *{{UK-Leviathan}} | ||
+ | *{{UK-GoodHope}} | ||
+ | *{{UK-KingAlfred}}, sometime soon thereafter{{DittColl|p. 15}} | ||
==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
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Revision as of 16:22, 3 November 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]
Contents
Rear-Admirals Commanding
Dates of appointment given:
- Rear-Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson, 16 October, 1908[7] – 26 September, 1910[8]
- Rear-Admiral Sir Douglas A. Gamble, 26 September, 1910[9] – 3 June, 1912[10]
- Rear-Admiral David Beatty, 2 July, 1912[11] – 27 July, 1912[12] (for manœuvres)
- Rear-Admiral Dudley R. S. de Chair, 15 July, 1913[13] (for manœuvres)
- Rear-Admiral William L. Grant, 1 August, 1914[14][15] – 12 March, 1915[16]
Composition
December, 1912
December, 1913
Though part of the Second Fleet, the ships are considered part of the Third Fleet for administrative purposes.[18]
- Drake
- Good Hope
- King Alfred
- Sutlej (temporary)
July, 1914
Operating as part of the Second Fleet, the squadron seems to be in flux.[19]
- 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[22]
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.
- ↑ Jackson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 682.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Grant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 254/512.
- ↑ 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
Cruiser Squadrons of the Royal Navy |
First Cruiser Squadron | Second Cruiser Squadron | Third Cruiser Squadron | Fourth Cruiser Squadron | Fifth Cruiser Squadron |
Sixth Cruiser Squadron | Seventh Cruiser Squadron | Eighth Cruiser Squadron | Ninth Cruiser Squadron | Tenth Cruiser Squadron |
Eleventh Cruiser Squadron | Twelfth Cruiser Squadron | Fifteenth Cruiser Squadron | Eighteenth Cruiser Squadron |
Cruiser Force F |