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The [[Royal Navy]]'s '''Detached Squadron for Particular Service''' was a | The [[Royal Navy]]'s '''Detached Squadron for Particular Service''' was a re-formation of the Flying Squadron created in 1880 and tasked with circumnavigating the world. It was absorbed into the [[Mediterranean Fleet]] in July, 1882. | ||
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Revision as of 22:06, 2 December 2020
The Royal Navy's Detached Squadron for Particular Service was a re-formation of the Flying Squadron created in 1880 and tasked with circumnavigating the world. It was absorbed into the Mediterranean Fleet in July, 1882.
History
Commanders-in-Chief
Dates of appointment given:
- Vice-Admiral The Rt. Hon. Earl of Clanwilliam, 6 September, 1880 – 6 December, 1881
- Rear-Admiral Francis W. Sullivan, 6 December, 1881 – 19 July, 1882
See Also
Footnotes
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