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...land Islands]] and the [[Battle of Jutland]], where she was sunk in action on 31 May, 1916. ...]] on Tyneside. She was laid down on 2 April 1906, and launched at 3 p.m. on 13 April 1907 by Lady Allendale.

Noel was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1890.{{Gaz|26121|4|2 January, 1891}} Noel was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 22 June, 1897.{{Gaz|26865|3443|22 June, 1897}}

Scott was born in Canonbury, Middlesex, on 10 July, 1853, the son of Montagu Scott, a solicitor, and his wife, Laura K ...followed by an appointment to the composite-hulled corvette {{UK-2Active}} on 2 January, 1874.{{NLApr75|p. 128}}

The World War I naval '''Battle of Coronel''' took place on 1 November, 1914 off the coast of central Chile near the city of Coronel. ...eft the German colony at [[Tsingtao]] in China, once Japan entered the war on Britain's side.

Charles William de la Poer Beresford was born at Baronstown, County Louth, on 10 February 1846, the second son of the Reverend Lord John de la Poer Beres ...near Fareham, Portsmouth. Beresford had been earmarked for a naval career on account of a "delicate constitution" and a need, "perhaps justified" he lat

...ng a Commander in Chief, is to be allowed to nominate ''two'' Naval Cadets on his appointment. A Captain, on commissioning a ship, is to be allowed to nominate ''one'' Naval Cadet.

...Anglo-Zulu War, qualified in gunnery duties and served in the Pacific and on the China Station. He commanded a Naval Brigade during the Boxer Rebellion George John Scott Warrender was born on 31 July, 1860, the second son of Sir George Warrender, Sixth Baronet, of Lo

...s was divided into two watches so that seamanship and study could be taken on alternate days.<ref>Pack. ''Britannia at Dartmouth''. p. 29.</ref> In 18 ...er ship was needed. The line-of-battle ship ''Britannia'' was chosen, and on 1 January, 1859 Captain Harris shifted his pendant to her.<ref name=Pack30/

...the ''Raleigh'' he was awarded the [[Royal Humane Society]]'s certificate on vellum for saving a stoker from drowning in Simon's Bay. In his {{SubRN}}' Promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 1 January, 1900,{{Gaz|27150|3|2 January, 1900}} he became executive officer

...opies, have been received from the Commander-in-Chief and the Rear-Admiral on the China station, relative to the attempted relief of the legations at Pek Letter No. 384, from Commander-in-Chief on the China Station, dated 27th June, 1900.

...post until April in 1917. This tenure provided him a valuable perspective on the navy's decision-making. I joined the Admlty on 5^<u>th</u> Aug & heard that I was appointed to relieve Tudor as

De Horsey was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 26 July, 1846. On the day of the failed Chartist demonstration in London on 10 April, 1848, de Horsey was serving as a Special Constable "and was requi

The flotilla distinguished itself by its bold and costly torpedo attacks on the German battle line during the night action at the [[Battle of Jutland]] ...royers of mixed type and a pair of cruisers, all with full crews and based on Portland.<ref>"Torpedo Flotilla Organization" ''The Times'' (London, Engla

Modern sources often treat her as a member of a three-vessel ''Active'' class, but we treat her as contemporary documents do, as one of seven shi ==Service==

==Service== In mid-1913 she was active with the {{UK-DF|3}}.{{NLJul13|p. 365}}

==Service== In mid-1913, active with the {{UK-DF|3}}.{{NLJul13|p. 397''a''}}

On 15 October, 1896, he was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, dated 14 ...}, and as Flag Captain to Vice-Admiral Commanding, {{UK-CS|10}}.<ref>Smith Service Record {{TNA|ADM 196/44/148.|D7602934}} f. ?.</ref>

Dundas was given seven months' additional seniority on passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}} in July, 1889. In mid-September, he was a ...s was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 31 December, 1895.<ref>Dundas Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43/420.|D7602738}} f. 467.</ref>

He was a dog lover as well as an avid and active participant in the Fleet's dramatic productions afloat and ashore. His co ...the son of a Colonel C. Dawson. Dawson entered the {{UK-1Britannia|f=t}} on 15 September, 1900.

...vy on 15 July, 1886 when he joined the {{UK-1Britannia|f=t}}.<ref>Mansergh Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/141/107|D8120747}}</ref> ...e remained aboard ''Champion'' upon his promotion to the rank of {{MidRN}} on 15 January, 1889.{{NLApr91|pp. 100, 210}}