Channel Fleet (Royal Navy)

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Seconds-in-Command

Vice-Admiral the Honourable Assheton G. Curzon-Howe succeeded Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur W. Moore on 5 December, 1905.[1] Vice-Admiral Sir Reginald N. Custance was appointed Second-in-Command dated 23 February, 1907.[2]

Rear-Admirals in the Channel Fleet

Rear-Admiral Robert S. Lowry was appointed as Rear-Admiral in the Channel Fleet on 5 April, 1907.[3] Lowry struck his flag on 30 September, 1907, and on 1 October Rear-Admiral Francis J. Foley hoisted his flag in the battleship Illustrious.[4] Rear-Admiral James Startin succeeded Foley on 1 October, 1908.[5]

Footnotes

  1. "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 13 November, 1905. Issue 37863, col B, pg. 7.
  2. "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 2 February, 1907. Issue 38246, col F, pg. 11.
  3. Lowry Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. p. 800.
  4. "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 17 September, 1907. Issue 38440, col A, pg. 4.
  5. "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 14 September, 1908. Issue 38751, col E, pg. 6.

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