Seventh Battle Squadron (Royal Navy)

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The Seventh Battle Squadron was a Royal Navy battle squadron composed of second-rate British warships, mobilised during the First World War.

History

In 1912 Vice-Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson took command of the squadron for the annual manœuvres. He hoisted his flag in Illustrious on 2 July, 1912.[1] The event was unique in that Jackson, his Flag Captain, his Flag Commander, and his navigating officer were all on the staff of the Royal Naval War College.[2] Rear-Admiral Charles Dundas of Dundas was selected as Jackson's Second-in-Command, hoisting his flag on 2 July in the Prince George.[3] At Devonport on 13 July, 1914, Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander E. Bethell hoisted his flag in the Prince George, and Rear-Admiral Cecil F. Thursby hoisted his flag in the Hannibal.[4] Thursby struck his flag on 27 July.[5]

Composition

7 August, 1914

As of 7 August, 1914 the strength of the Seventh Battle Squadron was as follows:[6]

Footnotes

  1. Jackson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. p. 682.
  2. "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Saturday, 22 June, 1912. Issue 39932, col A, pg. 4.
  3. "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 2 July, 1912. Issue 39940, col D, pg. 6.
  4. "Naval Mobilization" (News). The Times. Tuesday, 14 July, 1914. Issue 40575, col G, pg. 16.
  5. Thursby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. p. 658.
  6. Corbett. Naval Operations. I. p. 76.

Bibliography

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  • Naval Staff, Training and Staff Duties Division (July, 1921). Naval Staff Monographs. (Fleet Issue.) Volume III. O.U. 6181 (late C.B. 1585). Copy No 127 at The National Archives. ADM 186/610.