Detached Squadron for Particular Service
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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
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
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