Third Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)

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History

From November, 1904 to November, 1906, the Third Cruiser Squadron was commanded by Rear-Admiral Sir Hedworth Lambton.[1] He was succeeded by Rear-Admiral Henry D. Barry, who hoisted his flag at Portsmouth in the Bacchante on 10 November, 1906.[2] Rear-Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson assumed command of the squadron on 16 October, 1908.[3]

Rear-Admiral Charles E. Madden assumed command of the Third Cruiser Squadron on 11 December, 1912, and was succeeded on 19 December, 1913.[4]

February, 1907

Following the re-organisation of the fleets.[5]

5 August, 1914

At the commencement of hostilities against Germany.[6]

January, 1916

Argyll had been wrecked in October, 1915,[7] leaving three ships in the squadron.[8]

  • H.M.S. Antrim.
  • H.M.S. Devonshire.
  • H.M.S. Roxburgh.

Footnotes

  1. "Admiral of the Fleet Sir H. Meux" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 21 September, 1929. Issue 45314, col B, pg. 12.
  2. "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 12 November, 1906. Issue 38175, col D, pg. 7.
  3. Jackson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. p. 682.
  4. Madden Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. p. 83.
  5. Hazell's Annual, 1908. pp. 306-307.
  6. Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships. p. 15.
  7. Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships. p. 43.
  8. Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships. p. 18.

Bibliography

  • Dittmar, F.J.; Colledge, J.J. (1972). British Warships 1914–1919. London: Ian Allan.