First Battle Squadron (Royal Navy)

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The British 1st Battle Squadron was a formation of battleships of the Royal Navy. The squadron changed composition often as ships were damaged, retired or transferred. For tactical reasons the squadron was divided into two divisions.

Battle of Jutland, June 1916

The 1st Battle Squadron was initially part of the Royal Navy's Home Fleet. During the First World War the Home Fleet was renamed the Grand Fleet. As an element in the Grand Fleet, the Squadron participated in the Battle of Jutland. During the Battle of Jutland, the composition of the 1st Battle Fleet was as follows:

After Jutland, 1916

Following the Battle of Jutland, the 1st Battle Squadron was reorganized. Much of the 1st Squadron was transferred to the British 4th Battle Squadron. The organization was as follows, with dates the ship entered and left the squadron indicated.

Command of the 1st Battle Squadron

The Vice-Admiral Commanding the Battle Squadron commanded one division. His second in command, Rear-Admiral 1st Battle Squadron, commanded the other division.

Vice-Admiral, 1st Battle Squadron

  • Rear-Admiral Lewis Bayly (promoted to Vice-Admiral in September, 1914) (- December, 1914)
  • Vice-Admiral Cecil Burney (December, 1914 - November, 1916)
  • Vice-Admiral Charles Madden (November, 1916 - April, 1919)

Rear-Admiral, 1st Battle Squadron

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