H.M.S. Marksman (1915)
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| H.M.S. Marksman (1915) | |
|---|---|
| Pendant Number: | H.96 (1914) G.35 (1917) F.85 (Jan 1918) G.23 (Apr 1918) F.66 (Sep 1918)[1] |
| Builder: | Hawthorn Leslie[2] |
| Launched: | 28 Apr, 1915[3] |
| Sold: | |
H.M.S. Marksman was one of seven flotilla leaders of the Lightfoot class.
Service
In November, 1915, Marksman was the initial and sole leader for the newly formed Twelfth Destroyer Flotilla.[4].
In January, arrival of the Royalist as flotilla cruiser placed Marksman in a subordinate role.[5]
She fought as the flotilla's 2nd in command at the Battle of Jutland.[6]
Marksman paid off at Devonport on 25 November, 1919.[7]
Captains
Dates of appointment are provided when known.
- Commander Norton A. Sulivan, 1945
- Lieutenant-Commander (I) Thomas C. C. Bolster, 19 April, 1918[8]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 65.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 65.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 65.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (November, 1915). p. 12.
- ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (January, 1916). p. 12.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. pp. 34, 45.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1921). p. 808.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 842.
Bibliography
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