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1904 proved a hazardous year for the destroyer. In early 1904 while under the command of Lt. [[Geoffrey Basil Spicer-Simson]], ''Vixen'' collided with a picket boat from {{UK-Edgar}}, which resulted in the loss of two lives and damage to the destroyer. This precipitated the Admiralty's severe displeasure. A second collision in March 1904 between {{UK-Vixen}} and {{UK-Osprey}} drew a similar rebuke.<ref>Spicer-Simson Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/248.|}} f. 221.</ref> | |||
Also in approximately 1904, ''Vixen'' was in a collision with {{UK-1Skate}}. | |||
In late 1905, ''Vixen'' was one of eight destroyers in the Third Division of the [[Channel Fleet (Royal Navy)|Channel Fleet]]'s Destroyer Flotilla.{{NLNov05|pp. 267, 269}} | In late 1905, ''Vixen'' was one of eight destroyers in the Third Division of the [[Channel Fleet (Royal Navy)|Channel Fleet]]'s Destroyer Flotilla.{{NLNov05|pp. 267, 269}} | ||
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On 8 September 1908, ''Vixen'' sank the steam yacht ''Parole'' in Troon Harbour, seemingly through collision. Lieutenant and Commander [[Frank O'Brien Wilson]] was found guilty of an error in judgment in attempting to turn around without warps in such a narrow area. | On 8 September 1908, ''Vixen'' sank the steam yacht ''Parole'' in Troon Harbour, seemingly through collision. Lieutenant and Commander [[Frank O'Brien Wilson]] was found guilty of an error in judgment in attempting to turn around without warps in such a narrow area. | ||
In mid-1913, | In mid-1913, ''Vixen'' was in the {{UK-DF|7}} — a patrol flotilla operating out of Devonport.{{NLJul13|p. 394''a''}} | ||
After completing a retubing refit, she was commissioned at Sheerness by [[Ernest Hamlyn Bannister Williams]] on 16 January, 1914 for service with the {{UK-DF|7}}.{{NMI|Saturday, Jan 17, 1914; pg. 4; Issue 40423}} | After completing a retubing refit, she was commissioned at Sheerness by [[Ernest Hamlyn Bannister Williams]] on 16 January, 1914 for service with the {{UK-DF|7}}.{{NMI|Saturday, Jan 17, 1914; pg. 4; Issue 40423}} | ||
Revision as of 19:05, 4 May 2020
| H.M.S. Vixen (1900) | |
|---|---|
| Pendant Number: | D.44 (1914) D.74 (Sep 1915) D.95 (Jan 1918)[1] |
| Builder: | Vickers[2] |
| Ordered: | 1899 Programme[3] |
| Laid down: | 7 Sep, 1899[4] |
| Launched: | 29 Mar, 1900[5] |
| Commissioned: | Mar, 1902[6] |
| Broken up: | 1921[7] |
H.M.S. Vixen was one of forty "C" class destroyers built for the Royal Navy — a "30 knotter".
Service
1904 proved a hazardous year for the destroyer. In early 1904 while under the command of Lt. Geoffrey Basil Spicer-Simson, Vixen collided with a picket boat from Edgar, which resulted in the loss of two lives and damage to the destroyer. This precipitated the Admiralty's severe displeasure. A second collision in March 1904 between Vixen and Osprey drew a similar rebuke.[8]
Also in approximately 1904, Vixen was in a collision with Skate.
In late 1905, Vixen was one of eight destroyers in the Third Division of the Channel Fleet's Destroyer Flotilla.[9]
On 8 September 1908, Vixen sank the steam yacht Parole in Troon Harbour, seemingly through collision. Lieutenant and Commander Frank O'Brien Wilson was found guilty of an error in judgment in attempting to turn around without warps in such a narrow area.
In mid-1913, Vixen was in the Seventh Destroyer Flotilla — a patrol flotilla operating out of Devonport.[10]
After completing a retubing refit, she was commissioned at Sheerness by Ernest Hamlyn Bannister Williams on 16 January, 1914 for service with the Seventh Destroyer Flotilla.[11]
Captains
Dates of appointment are provided when known.
- Commander William G. E. Ruck-Keene, 11 March, 1902[12] – 1 August, 1902[13]
- Lieutenant & Commander Charles E. Cundall, 21 July, 1903[14] – 18 August, 1903 (for Annual Manoeuvres of 1903)
- Lieutenant & Commander Geoffrey B. Spicer-Simson, 27 February, 1904 – 5 April, 1904
- Lieutenant & Commander Thomas L. Thorpe-Doubble, 14 July, 1904[15] (for Annual Manoeuvres of 1904)
- Lieutenant-Commander Neston W. Diggle, 7 September, 1904[16] – 4 January, 1905
- Lieutenant in Command George P. England, 3 January, 1905[17] – 5 January, 1906[18]
- Lieutenant in Command Osmond J. Prentis, 5 January, 1906[19] – 23 January, 1906[20]
- Lieutenant-Commander William Cadman, 23 January, 1906[21] – 12 March, 1907
- Lieutenant-Commander Reginald C. L. Owen, 12 March, 1907 – 21 May, 1908
- Lieutenant & Commander Frank O'B. Wilson, 21 May, 1908[22] – 1 February, 1910
- Lieutenant & Commander Henry de B. Tupper, 28 May, 1910[23] – 30 May, 1912
- Lieutenant-Commander Malcolm L. Goldsmith, 15 June, 1912[24][25] – 15 July, 1913[26] (and for command of reduced T.B.Ds. of Seventh Destroyer Flotilla, temporary)
- Lieutenant-Commander Ernest H. B. Williams, 29 December, 1913[27] – 1914
- Lieutenant-Commander John A. Gregory, 10 September, 1914[28][29] – 17 January, 1915[30]
- Lieutenant in Command Basil W. L. Owen, 17 January, 1915[31][32] – 26 October, 1915[33]
- Lieutenant R.N.R. in Command Herbert B. Donovan, 22 June, 1916[34] – 1917
- Acting Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. in Command Charles F. Brown, 10 December, 1917[35]
- Acting Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. Leonard E. Fordham, 28 August, 1918[36]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 58.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 58.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 97.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 97.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 58.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 97.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 97.
- ↑ Spicer-Simson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/248. f. 221.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1905). pp. 267, 269.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 394a.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jan 17, 1914; pg. 4; Issue 40423.
- ↑ Ruck-Keene Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 451.
- ↑ Ruck-Keene Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 451.
- ↑ "APPOINTMENTS FOR THE NAVAL MANOEUVRES." The Times (London, England), Thursday, Jul 16, 1903; pg. 8; Issue 37134.
- ↑ "Appointments for the Naval Manoeuvres." The Times (London, England), Saturday, Jul 09, 1904; pg. 12; Issue 37442.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1904). p. 396.
- ↑ England Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 327.
- ↑ England Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 327.
- ↑ Prentis Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/118. f. 130.
- ↑ Prentis Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/118. f. 130.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1907). p. 395a.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1910). p. 395a.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 395a.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 394.
- ↑ Goldsmith Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45. f. 247.
- ↑ Goldsmith Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45. f. 247.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1914). p. 395a.
- ↑ Gregory Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/53. f. 61.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 396.
- ↑ Gregory Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/53. f. 61.
- ↑ Owen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/219. f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 399f.
- ↑ Owen Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/219. f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1917). p. 399c.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 940.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 940.
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