Sixth Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)

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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] From 2 July to 27 July, 1912, Rear-Admiral David Beatty commmanded the squadron for the annual manœuvres, flying his flag in the Aboukir.[3][4] On 15 July, 1913 Rear-Admiral Dudley R. S. de Chair was given command of the squadron during the annual manœuvres of 1913.[5]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Jackson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. p. 682.
  2. ↑ Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. p. 507.
  3. ↑ Beatty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. p. 156.
  4. ↑ Chalmers. Life and Letters of David Beatty. p. 435.
  5. ↑ de Chair Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. p. 259.

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