First Sloop Flotilla (Royal Navy)
The First Sloop Flotilla was a formation of sloops of the Royal Navy.
History
As its number suggests, it was the first sloop formation created, first appearing in the Navy List in July, 1915. Such inferences are seldom useful in studying British naval history, however — the next flotilla created would be the Tenth Sloop Flotilla, in February, 1916.
July, 1915
The flotilla is created some time in June, with just three sloops (Sunflower and Lily are to join shortly).[1]
Under Vice-Admiral Commanding, Coast of Ireland | |||||
Sloops | |||||
Primrose(S.N.O.) | Sunflower* | Lily* |
August, 1915
Sunflower has joined and Lily is still expected. This arrangement would apply until some time in August.[2]
Under Vice-Admiral Commanding, Coast of Ireland | |||||
Sloops | |||||
Primrose(S.N.O.) | Sunflower* | Lily* |
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July, 1915
The flotilla is created in June, with fifteen sloops (Hydrangea and Cornflower are here temporarily) and Senior Naval Officer in Primrose. This arrangement would apply until some time in August.[3]
Under Vice-Admiral Commanding, Coast of Ireland | |||||
Sloops | |||||
Primrose(S.N.O.) | Bluebell | Camellia | Daffodil | Genista | Iris |
Myosotis | Jessamine | Laburnum | Lavender | Snowdrop | Sunflower |
Zinnia | Hydrangea* | Cornflower* |
September, 1915
Hydrangea and Cornflower have left, and the flotilla now has thirteen sloops. This arrangement would apply until some time in October.[4]
Under Vice-Admiral Commanding, Coast of Ireland | |||||
Sloops | |||||
Primrose(S.N.O.) | Bluebell | Camellia | Daffodil | Genista | Iris |
Myosotis | Jessamine | Laburnum | Lavender | Snowdrop | Sunflower |
Zinnia |
In Command
Dates of appointment given:
Footnotes
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (July, 1915). p. 14.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (July, 1915). p. 14 and Supplements through X.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (July, 1915). p. 14 and Supplements through September.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (September, 1915). p. 14 and Supplements through November.
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