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==Strength== | |||
In December 1915, Stornoway area had 6 yachts and 48 trawlers and drifters for patrols, as well as 4 whalers, 10 motor boats, 15 net drifters, 7 vessels for boom defence operations.{{SMNLDec15|p. 18}} | |||
In February, 1918, the area had 5 yachts, 23 trawlers, 4 whalers, 6 motor launches, 22 net drifters, 2 other drifters, 4 motor drifters, 4 paddle or screw sweepers, and 6 vessels for boom defence operations.{{SMNLFeb18|p. 19}} | |||
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Stornoway, Scotland is situated in the Outer Hebrides, northwest of the mainland. In early 1915, it became the base for Rear-Admiral Tupper Commanding Patrol Area No. 1.
Rear-Admirals, Stornoway
Dates of appointment given:
- Rear-Admiral Reginald G. O. Tupper, January, 1915[1] – 1916
- Rear-Admiral The Hon. Robert F. Boyle, March, 1916[2] – 1920
Strength
In December 1915, Stornoway area had 6 yachts and 48 trawlers and drifters for patrols, as well as 4 whalers, 10 motor boats, 15 net drifters, 7 vessels for boom defence operations.[3]
In February, 1918, the area had 5 yachts, 23 trawlers, 4 whalers, 6 motor launches, 22 net drifters, 2 other drifters, 4 motor drifters, 4 paddle or screw sweepers, and 6 vessels for boom defence operations.[4]
See Also
Footnotes
