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| − | On 29 March, 1912, a new organisation of the fleet was announced, to come into force on 1 May. The [[Home Fleet (Royal Navy)|Home Fleet]], hitherto divided into four divisions, was divided into the First, Second and Third Fleets: ships in the First Fleet being in permanent commission with full crews; ships in the Second Fleet being in commission with nucleus crews, and receiving full complements of active service ratings on mobilisation; ships in the Third Fleet being in commission with reduced nucleus crews or in "Matériel Reserve" and requiring reservists on mobilisation. The whole fleet came under the command of the Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleets.<ref name= | + | On 29 March, 1912, a new organisation of the fleet was announced, to come into force on 1 May. The [[Home Fleet (Royal Navy)|Home Fleet]], hitherto divided into four divisions, was divided into the First, Second and Third Fleets: ships in the First Fleet being in permanent commission with full crews; ships in the Second Fleet being in commission with nucleus crews, and receiving full complements of active service ratings on mobilisation; ships in the Third Fleet being in commission with reduced nucleus crews or in "Matériel Reserve" and requiring reservists on mobilisation. The whole fleet came under the command of the Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleets.<ref name=M11735>M. 11735/12. Copy in The National Archives. ADM 1/8271.</ref> |
| − | Initially, the three fleets of the Home Fleet comprised eight Squadrons, each squadron consisting of a Battle Squadron and a Cruiser Squadron and attached ships, numbered consecutively. The First and Second Divisions of the former Home Fleet became the First and Second Squadrons. The Atlantic Fleet became the Third Squadron. Provision was made for the formation of a Fourth Squadron at a later date. These comprised the First Fleet. The Third Division of the Home Fleet became the Fifth and Sixth Squadrons of the Second Fleet. The Fourth Division became the Seventh and Eighth Squadrons and the Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Cruiser Squadrons of the Third Fleet.<ref name= | + | Initially, the three fleets of the Home Fleet comprised eight Squadrons, each squadron consisting of a Battle Squadron and a Cruiser Squadron and attached ships, numbered consecutively. The First and Second Divisions of the former Home Fleet became the First and Second Squadrons. The Atlantic Fleet became the Third Squadron. Provision was made for the formation of a Fourth Squadron at a later date. These comprised the First Fleet. The Third Division of the Home Fleet became the Fifth and Sixth Squadrons of the Second Fleet. The Fourth Division became the Seventh and Eighth Squadrons and the Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Cruiser Squadrons of the Third Fleet.<ref name=M11735/> |
===Portsmouth Division=== | ===Portsmouth Division=== | ||
Revision as of 21:42, 15 March 2012
The Home Fleets were the Royal Navy's unified home commands in British waters from 1912 to 1914.
History
On 29 March, 1912, a new organisation of the fleet was announced, to come into force on 1 May. The Home Fleet, hitherto divided into four divisions, was divided into the First, Second and Third Fleets: ships in the First Fleet being in permanent commission with full crews; ships in the Second Fleet being in commission with nucleus crews, and receiving full complements of active service ratings on mobilisation; ships in the Third Fleet being in commission with reduced nucleus crews or in "Matériel Reserve" and requiring reservists on mobilisation. The whole fleet came under the command of the Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleets.[1]
Initially, the three fleets of the Home Fleet comprised eight Squadrons, each squadron consisting of a Battle Squadron and a Cruiser Squadron and attached ships, numbered consecutively. The First and Second Divisions of the former Home Fleet became the First and Second Squadrons. The Atlantic Fleet became the Third Squadron. Provision was made for the formation of a Fourth Squadron at a later date. These comprised the First Fleet. The Third Division of the Home Fleet became the Fifth and Sixth Squadrons of the Second Fleet. The Fourth Division became the Seventh and Eighth Squadrons and the Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Cruiser Squadrons of the Third Fleet.[1]
Portsmouth Division
Rear-Admiral Reginald G. O. Tupper succeeded Rear-Admiral Moggridge on 18 November, 1912.[2] Rear-Admiral Bernard Currey succeeded Tupper on 19 November, 1913.[3]
Devonport Division
On 5 January, 1913, Rear-Admiral Arthur H. Christian succeeded Rear-Admiral Tottenham, and transferred his flag to the King Alfred the following day.[4] On 9 May, 1914, Rear-Admiral Archibald P. Stoddart succeeded Christian.[5]
Nore Division
Rear-Admiral Stuart Nicholson succeeded Rear-Admiral Dundas of Dundas[6] on 5 November, 1913.[7]
Destroyers
On 31 July, 1912, Captain Cecil F. Lambert was appointed Commodore (T), flying his broad pendant in the Blenheim. Lambert was responsible to the Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleets for the First, Second, Third and Fourth Destroyer Flotillas of the First Fleet.[8]
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 M. 11735/12. Copy in The National Archives. ADM 1/8271.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 19 November, 1912. Issue 40060, col A, pg. 15.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 17 November, 1913. Issue 40371, col F, pg. 4.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 6 January, 1913. Issue 40101, col F, pg. 4.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 11 May, 1914. Issue 40520, col B, pg. 4.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 17 November, 1913. Issue 40371, col A, pg. 4.
- ↑ Nicholson Service Record. ADM 196/42. p. 291.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 29 July, 1912. Issue 39963, col D, pg. 3.
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