H.M.S. Patuca (1913)
From The Dreadnought Project
| H.M.S. Patuca (1913) | |
|---|---|
| Pendant Number: | M.77 MI.90 (Jan 1918) MI.49 (Apr 1918)[1] |
| Launched: | c. 1913 |
| Commissioned: | 16 Dec, 1914[2] |
| Decommissioned: | 17 Jul, 1919[3] |
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H.M.S. Patuca was a commercial liner converted for use as an Armed Merchant Cruiser in the Royal Navy.
Service
Patuca became a kite balloon ship in 1917 and remained in this role until 13 December, 1918.[4]
Armament
She was armed with:[5]
- six 6-in guns
- two 3-pdrs on H.A. mountings
Captains
Dates of appointment are provided when known.
- Commander Cecil H. France-Hayhurst, 23 November, 1914[6]
- Acting Captain Tristan Dannreuther, 19 August, 1915[7]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 120.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 401s.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 120.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 120.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 120.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 401s.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 401w.
Bibliography
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