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] Rear-Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson assumed command of the squadron on 16 October, 1908.[3]
Rear-Admiral Charles E. Madden assumed command of the Third Cruiser Squadron on 11 December, 1912, and was succeeded on 19 December, 1913.[4]
February, 1907
Following the re-organisation of the fleets.[5]
5 August, 1914
At the commencement of hostilities against Germany.[6]
January, 1916
Argyll had been wrecked in October, 1915,[7] leaving three ships in the squadron.[8]
- H.M.S. Antrim.
- H.M.S. Devonshire.
- H.M.S. Roxburgh.
Footnotes
- ↑ "Admiral of the Fleet Sir H. Meux" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 21 September, 1929. Issue 45314, col B, pg. 12.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 12 November, 1906. Issue 38175, col D, pg. 7.
- ↑ Jackson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. p. 682.
- ↑ Madden Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. p. 83.
- ↑ Hazell's Annual, 1908. pp. 306-307.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships. p. 15.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships. p. 43.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships. p. 18.
Bibliography
- Dittmar, F.J.; Colledge, J.J. (1972). British Warships 1914–1919. London: Ian Allan.
