Third Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)

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History

From November, 1904 to November, 1906, the Third Cruiser Squadron was commanded by Rear-Admiral Sir Hedworth Lambton.[1] He was succeeded by Rear-Admiral Henry D. Barry, who hoisted his flag at Portsmouth in the Bacchante on 10 November, 1906.[2]

February, 1907

Following the re-organisation of the fleets.[3]

5 August, 1914

At the commencement of hostilities against Germany.[4]

January, 1916

Argyll had been wrecked in October, 1915,[5] leaving three ships in the squadron.[6]

  • H.M.S. Antrim.
  • H.M.S. Devonshire.
  • H.M.S. Roxburgh.

Footnotes

  1. "Admiral of the Fleet Sir H. Meux" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 21 September, 1929. Issue 45314, col B, pg. 12.
  2. "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 12 November, 1906. Issue 38175, col D, pg. 7.
  3. Hazell's Annual, 1908. pp. 306-307.
  4. Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships. p. 15.
  5. Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships. p. 43.
  6. Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships. p. 18.

Bibliography

  • Dittmar, F.J.; Colledge, J.J. (1972). British Warships 1914–1919. London: Ian Allan.