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Previously there had been a [[Home Fleet (Royal Navy)|Home Fleet]] composed of four Divisions, under Admiral [[George Astley Callaghan|Sir George Callaghan]]. On 1 May, 1912 the Home Fleets were instituted under Callaghan as Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleets, who had command over three Fleets in varying degrees of readiness. The First Fleet contained the ships in full commission, the Second Fleet had ships with nucleus crews which were brought to full complement on mobilisation by active serve ratings, and the Third Fleet was composed of ships with reduced nucleus crews which would be brought up to strength by reservists.<ref>"New Fleet Organization" (News). ''The Times''. Monday, 1 April, 1912. Issue '''39861''', col A, pg. 3.</ref> On the outbreak of the [[First World War]] in August, 1914, the First Fleet became the [[Grand Fleet]] and absorbed squadrons from the Second Fleet, which became the [[Channel Fleet (Royal Navy)|Channel Fleet]].<ref>Jellicoe. ''The Grand Fleet''. p. 36.</ref> The Third Fleet effectively became part of the Channel Fleet.<ref>Corbett. ''Naval Operations''. '''I'''. p. 76.</ref> | Previously there had been a [[Home Fleet (Royal Navy)|Home Fleet]] composed of four Divisions, under Admiral [[George Astley Callaghan|Sir George Callaghan]]. On 1 May, 1912 the Home Fleets were instituted under Callaghan as Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleets, who had command over three Fleets in varying degrees of readiness. The First Fleet contained the ships in full commission, the Second Fleet had ships with nucleus crews which were brought to full complement on mobilisation by active serve ratings, and the Third Fleet was composed of ships with reduced nucleus crews which would be brought up to strength by reservists.<ref>"New Fleet Organization" (News). ''The Times''. Monday, 1 April, 1912. Issue '''39861''', col A, pg. 3.</ref> On the outbreak of the [[First World War]] in August, 1914, the First Fleet became the [[Grand Fleet]] and absorbed squadrons from the Second Fleet, which became the [[Channel Fleet (Royal Navy)|Channel Fleet]].<ref>Jellicoe. ''The Grand Fleet''. p. 36.</ref> The Third Fleet effectively became part of the Channel Fleet.<ref>Corbett. ''Naval Operations''. '''I'''. p. 76.</ref> | ||
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Rear-Admiral [[Reginald Godfrey Otway Tupper|Reginald G. O. Tupper]] succeeded Rear-Admiral Moggridge on 18 November, 1912.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 19 November, 1912. Issue '''40060''', col A, pg. 15.</ref> Rear-Admiral [[Bernard Currey]] succeeded Tupper on 19 November, 1913.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 17 November, 1913. Issue '''40371''', col F, pg. 4.</ref> | Rear-Admiral [[Reginald Godfrey Otway Tupper|Reginald G. O. Tupper]] succeeded Rear-Admiral Moggridge on 18 November, 1912.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 19 November, 1912. Issue '''40060''', col A, pg. 15.</ref> Rear-Admiral [[Bernard Currey]] succeeded Tupper on 19 November, 1913.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 17 November, 1913. Issue '''40371''', col F, pg. 4.</ref> | ||
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On 5 January, 1913, Rear-Admiral [[Arthur Henry Christian|Arthur H. Christian]] succeeded Rear-Admiral Tottenham, and transferred his flag to the ''King Alfred'' the following day.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 6 January, 1913. Issue '''40101''', col F, pg. 4.</ref> On 9 May, 1914, Rear-Admiral [[Archibald Peile Stoddart|Archibald P. Stoddart]] succeeded Christian.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 11 May, 1914. Issue '''40520''', col B, pg. 4.</ref> | On 5 January, 1913, Rear-Admiral [[Arthur Henry Christian|Arthur H. Christian]] succeeded Rear-Admiral Tottenham, and transferred his flag to the ''King Alfred'' the following day.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 6 January, 1913. Issue '''40101''', col F, pg. 4.</ref> On 9 May, 1914, Rear-Admiral [[Archibald Peile Stoddart|Archibald P. Stoddart]] succeeded Christian.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 11 May, 1914. Issue '''40520''', col B, pg. 4.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:06, 23 May 2010
The Home Fleets were the Royal Navy's unified home commands in British waters from 1912 to 1914.
History
Previously there had been a Home Fleet composed of four Divisions, under Admiral Sir George Callaghan. On 1 May, 1912 the Home Fleets were instituted under Callaghan as Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleets, who had command over three Fleets in varying degrees of readiness. The First Fleet contained the ships in full commission, the Second Fleet had ships with nucleus crews which were brought to full complement on mobilisation by active serve ratings, and the Third Fleet was composed of ships with reduced nucleus crews which would be brought up to strength by reservists.[1] On the outbreak of the First World War in August, 1914, the First Fleet became the Grand Fleet and absorbed squadrons from the Second Fleet, which became the Channel Fleet.[2] The Third Fleet effectively became part of the Channel Fleet.[3]
Portsmouth Division
Rear-Admiral Reginald G. O. Tupper succeeded Rear-Admiral Moggridge on 18 November, 1912.[4] Rear-Admiral Bernard Currey succeeded Tupper on 19 November, 1913.[5]
Devonport Division
On 5 January, 1913, Rear-Admiral Arthur H. Christian succeeded Rear-Admiral Tottenham, and transferred his flag to the King Alfred the following day.[6] On 9 May, 1914, Rear-Admiral Archibald P. Stoddart succeeded Christian.[7]
Nore Division
Destroyers
On 31 July, 1912, Captain Cecil F. Lambert was appointed Commodore (T), flying his broad pennant in the Blenheim. Lambert was responsible to the Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleets for the First, Second, Third and Fourth Destroyer Flotillas of the First Fleet.[8]
Footnotes
- ↑ "New Fleet Organization" (News). The Times. Monday, 1 April, 1912. Issue 39861, col A, pg. 3.
- ↑ Jellicoe. The Grand Fleet. p. 36.
- ↑ Corbett. Naval Operations. I. p. 76.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 19 November, 1912. Issue 40060, col A, pg. 15.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 17 November, 1913. Issue 40371, col F, pg. 4.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 6 January, 1913. Issue 40101, col F, pg. 4.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 11 May, 1914. Issue 40520, col B, pg. 4.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 29 July, 1912. Issue 39963, col D, pg. 3.
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