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Revision as of 10:38, 17 February 2015

The Sixth Cruiser Squadron was originally the Third Cruiser Squadron, under Rear-Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson. He gave up command on 10 October, 1910.[1] Officially, Rear-Admiral Sir Douglas A. Gamble commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron from 26 September, 1910, until 3 June, 1912.[2] On 1 May, 1912, the Sixth Cruiser Squadron was renamed the Mediterranean Cruiser Squadron.[3]

From 2 July to 27 July, 1912, Rear-Admiral David Beatty commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron for the annual manœuvres, flying his flag in the Aboukir.[4][5] On 15 July, 1913 Rear-Admiral Dudley R. S. de Chair was given command of the squadron during the annual manœuvres of 1913.[6]

Rear-Admirals Commanding

Dates of appointment given:

Composition

December, 1912

[16]

December, 1913

Though part of the Second Fleet, the ships are considered part of the Third Fleet for administrative purposes.[17]

July, 1914

Operating as part of the Second Fleet, the squadron seems to be in flux.[18]

5 August, 1914

[19][20]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Jackson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 682.
  2. ↑ Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 507.
  3. ↑ M. 11735/12. 29 March, 1912. The National Archives. ADM 1/8271. f. 3 of Admiralty letter.
  4. ↑ Beatty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 156.
  5. ↑ Chalmers. Life and Letters of David Beatty. p. 435.
  6. ↑ de Chair Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 259.
  7. ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. Unnumbered page.
  8. ↑ Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 507.
  9. ↑ Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 507.
  10. ↑ Beatty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 156.
  11. ↑ Beatty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 156.
  12. ↑ de Chair Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 259.
  13. ↑ "New Sea Lord" (News). The Times. Friday, 7 August, 1914. Issue 40597, col D, p. 4.
  14. ↑ Goldrick. The King's Ships were at Sea. p. 27.
  15. ↑ Grant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 254/512.
  16. ↑ Navy List pages in Albert Francis Barclay Bridges papers at The Caird Library at the National Maritime Museum. [BRG 1/1]
  17. ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1913). p. 269b.
  18. ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1914). p. 269b.
  19. ↑ see footnotes indicating Grant's command.
  20. ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 15.
  21. ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 15.

Bibliography


Cruiser Squadrons of the Royal Navy
First Cruiser Squadron | Second Cruiser Squadron | Third Cruiser Squadron | Fourth Cruiser Squadron | Fifth Cruiser Squadron
Sixth Cruiser Squadron | Seventh Cruiser Squadron | Eighth Cruiser Squadron | Ninth Cruiser Squadron | Tenth Cruiser Squadron
Eleventh Cruiser Squadron | Twelfth Cruiser Squadron | Fifteenth Cruiser Squadron | Eighteenth Cruiser Squadron
Cruiser Force F
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