Detached Squadron for Particular Service

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.

In Command

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