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The Sixth Cruiser Squadron was originally the [[Third Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|Third Cruiser Squadron]], under Rear-Admiral [[Henry Bradwardine Jackson|Sir Henry B. Jackson]].  He gave up command on 10 October, 1910.<ref>Jackson Service Record.  The National Archives.  ADM 196/38.  f. 682.</ref>  Officially, Rear-Admiral [[Douglas Austin Gamble|Sir Douglas A. Gamble]] commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron from 26 September, 1910, until 3 June, 1912.<ref>Gamble Service Record.  The National Archives.  ADM 196/38.  f. 507.</ref>  On 1 May, 1912, the Sixth Cruiser Squadron was renamed the Mediterranean Cruiser Squadron.<ref>M. 11735/12.  29 March, 1912.  The National Archives.  ADM 1/8271.  f. 3 of Admiralty letter.</ref>
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The Sixth Cruiser Squadron was originally the [[Third Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|Third Cruiser Squadron]], under Rear-Admiral [[Henry Bradwardine Jackson|Sir Henry B. Jackson]].  He gave up command on 10 October, 1910.<ref>Jackson Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/38.}} f. 682.</ref>  Officially, Rear-Admiral [[Douglas Austin Gamble|Sir Douglas A. Gamble]] commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron from 26 September, 1910, until 3 June, 1912.<ref>Gamble Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/38.}} f. 507.</ref>  On 1 May, 1912, the Sixth Cruiser Squadron was renamed the '''Mediterranean Cruiser Squadron'''.<ref>M. 11735/12.  29 March, 1912.  {{TNA|ADM 1/8271.}} f. 3 of Admiralty letter.</ref>
  
From 2 July to 27 July, 1912, Rear-Admiral [[David Richard Beatty, First Earl Beatty|David Beatty]] commmanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron for the annual manœuvres, flying his flag in the [[H.M.S. Aboukir (1900)|''Aboukir'']].<ref>Beatty Service Record.  The National Archives.  ADM 196/43.  f. 156.</ref><ref>Chalmers.  ''Life and Letters of David Beatty''.  p. 435.</ref>  On 15 July, 1913 Rear-Admiral [[Dudley Rawson Stratford de Chair|Dudley R. S. de Chair]] was given command of the squadron during the annual manœuvres of 1913.<ref>de Chair Service Record.  The National Archives.  ADM 196/42.  f. 259.</ref>
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From 2 July to 27 July, 1912, Rear-Admiral [[David Richard Beatty, First Earl Beatty|David Beatty]] commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron for the annual manœuvres, flying his flag in the {{UK-Aboukir}}.<ref>Beatty Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 156.</ref><ref>Chalmers.  ''Life and Letters of David Beatty''.  p. 435.</ref>  On 15 July, 1913 Rear-Admiral [[Dudley Rawson Stratford de Chair|Dudley R. S. de Chair]] was given command of the squadron during the annual manœuvres of 1913.<ref>de Chair Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/42.}} f. 259.</ref>
  
 
==Rear-Admirals Commanding==
 
==Rear-Admirals Commanding==
 
Dates of appointment given:
 
Dates of appointment given:
  
*{{RearRN}} [[Henry Bradwardine Jackson|Sir Henry B. Jackson]], 16 October, 1908.<ref>"Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11<sup><u>th</u></sup> November, 1918, and Which Have Now Ceased to Exist." The National Archives.  ADM 6/461Unnumbered page.</ref>
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*Rear-Admiral [[Douglas Austin Gamble|Sir Douglas A. Gamble]], 26 September, 1910.<ref>Ibid.</ref>
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{{Tenure|rank={{RearRN}}|name=Henry Bradwardine Jackson|nick=Sir Henry B. Jackson|appt=16 October, 1908{{UKCeased| Unnumbered page}}|precBy=Former {{UK-CS|3}}|end=26 September, 1910<ref>Jackson Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/38}}.  f. 682.</ref>}}
*Rear-Admiral [[William Lowther Grant]], 1 August 1914.<ref>"New Sea Lord" (News).  ''The Times''.  Friday, 7 August, 1914.  Issue '''40597''', col D, p. 4.</ref><ref>Goldrick.  ''The King's Ships were at Sea''.  p. 27.</ref>
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{{Tenure|rank=Rear-Admiral|name=William Lowther Grant|nick=William L. Grant|appt=1 August, 1914<ref>"New Sea Lord" (News).  ''The Times''.  Friday, 7 August, 1914.  Issue '''40597''', col D, p. 4.</ref><ref>Goldrick.  ''The King's Ships were at Sea''.  p. 27.</ref>|as=Rear-Admiral Commanding, Mediterranean Cruiser Squadron|end=12 March, 1915<ref>Grant Service Record.  {{TNA|ADM 196/20.|D7590759}} f. 254/512.</ref>}}
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==Composition==
 
==Composition==
  
 
===December, 1912===
 
===December, 1912===
<ref>Albert Francis Barclay Bridges papers at The Caird Library at the National Maritime Museum.  [BRG 1/1]</ref>
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<ref>Navy List pages in Albert Francis Barclay Bridges papers at The Caird Library at the National Maritime Museum.  [BRG 1/1]</ref>
  
 
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===December, 1913===
 
===December, 1913===
A doubling in size.<ref>Albert Francis Barclay Bridges papers at The Caird Library at the National Maritime Museum. [BRG 1/1]</ref>
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Though part of the Second Fleet, the ships are considered part of the Third Fleet for administrative purposes.{{NLDec13|p. 269''b''}}
 
*{{UK-Drake}}
 
*{{UK-Drake}}
 
*{{UK-GoodHope}}
 
*{{UK-GoodHope}}
 
*{{UK-KingAlfred}}
 
*{{UK-KingAlfred}}
*{{UK-Sutlej}}
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*{{UK-Sutlej}} (temporary)
  
 
===July, 1914===
 
===July, 1914===
Operating as part of the [[Second Fleet (Royal Navy)|Second Fleet]], the squadron seems to be in flux.<ref>Printed page "Fleets and Squadrons in Commission at Home and Abroad" in Albert Francis Barclay Bridges papers at The Caird Library at the National Maritime Museum. [BRG 1/1]</ref>
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Operating as part of the [[Second Fleet (Royal Navy)|Second Fleet]], the squadron seems to be in flux.{{NLJul14|p. 269''b''}}
  
 
*{{UK-Drake}}  [[File:RAdm.png|border|25px]]  (part of [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleet]] for administrative purposes)
 
*{{UK-Drake}}  [[File:RAdm.png|border|25px]]  (part of [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleet]] for administrative purposes)
 
*{{UK-GoodHope}}  (part of [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleet]] for administrative purposes)
 
*{{UK-GoodHope}}  (part of [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleet]] for administrative purposes)
 
*{{UK-KingAlfred}}  (part of [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleet]] for administrative purposes)
 
*{{UK-KingAlfred}}  (part of [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleet]] for administrative purposes)
*{{UK-Sutlej}} (temporarily, "trooping in Malta".  To be replaced by {{UK-Leviathan}} soon)
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*{{UK-Sutlej}} (temporarily, "trooping in Malta".  To be replaced by {{UK-Leviathan}} soon.  Is also listed under {{UK-CS|7}})
  
 
===5 August, 1914===
 
===5 August, 1914===

Revision as of 16:22, 3 November 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

[17]

December, 1913

Though part of the Second Fleet, the ships are considered part of the Third Fleet for administrative purposes.[18]

July, 1914

Operating as part of the Second Fleet, the squadron seems to be in flux.[19]

5 August, 1914

[20][21]

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. Jackson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 682.
  9. Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 507.
  10. Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 507.
  11. Beatty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 156.
  12. Beatty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 156.
  13. de Chair Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 259.
  14. "New Sea Lord" (News). The Times. Friday, 7 August, 1914. Issue 40597, col D, p. 4.
  15. Goldrick. The King's Ships were at Sea. p. 27.
  16. Grant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 254/512.
  17. Navy List pages in Albert Francis Barclay Bridges papers at The Caird Library at the National Maritime Museum. [BRG 1/1]
  18. The Navy List. (December, 1913). p. 269b.
  19. The Navy List. (July, 1914). p. 269b.
  20. see footnotes indicating Grant's command.
  21. Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 15.
  22. 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