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From 2 July to 27 July, 1912, Rear-Admiral [[David Richard Beatty, First Earl Beatty|David Beatty]] commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron for the annual manœuvres, flying his flag in the {{UK-Aboukir}}.<ref>Beatty Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 156.</ref><ref>Chalmers. ''Life and Letters of David Beatty''. p. 435.</ref> On 15 July, 1913 Rear-Admiral [[Dudley Rawson Stratford de Chair|Dudley R. S. de Chair]] was given command of the squadron during the annual manœuvres of 1913.<ref>de Chair Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/42.}} f. 259.</ref> | From 2 July to 27 July, 1912, Rear-Admiral [[David Richard Beatty, First Earl Beatty|David Beatty]] commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron for the annual manœuvres, flying his flag in the {{UK-Aboukir}}.<ref>Beatty Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 156.</ref><ref>Chalmers. ''Life and Letters of David Beatty''. p. 435.</ref> On 15 July, 1913 Rear-Admiral [[Dudley Rawson Stratford de Chair|Dudley R. S. de Chair]] was given command of the squadron during the annual manœuvres of 1913.<ref>de Chair Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/42.}} f. 259.</ref> | ||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:09, 12 April 2023
The Sixth Cruiser Squadron was originally the Third Cruiser Squadron, under Rear-Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson. He gave up command on 10 October, 1910.[1] Officially, Rear-Admiral Sir Douglas A. Gamble commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron from 26 September, 1910, until 3 June, 1912.[2] On 1 May, 1912, the Sixth Cruiser Squadron was renamed the Mediterranean Cruiser Squadron.[3]
From 2 July to 27 July, 1912, Rear-Admiral David Beatty commanded the Sixth Cruiser Squadron for the annual manœuvres, flying his flag in the Aboukir.[4][5] On 15 July, 1913 Rear-Admiral Dudley R. S. de Chair was given command of the squadron during the annual manœuvres of 1913.[6]
Contents
In Command
Dates of appointment given:
- Rear-Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson, 16 October, 1908[7] – 26 September, 1910[8]
- Rear-Admiral Sir Douglas A. Gamble, 26 September, 1910[9] – 3 June, 1912[10]
- Rear-Admiral David Beatty, 2 July, 1912[11] – 27 July, 1912[12] (for manœuvres)
- Rear-Admiral Dudley R. S. de Chair, 15 July, 1913[13] (for manœuvres)
- Rear-Admiral William L. Grant, 1 August, 1914[14][15] – 12 March, 1915[16]
Other Personnel
Squadron Gunnery Officer
Squadron Torpedo Officer
Squadron Signal Officer
Squadron Wireless Officer
Composition
December, 1912
December, 1913
Though part of the Second Fleet, the ships are considered part of the Third Fleet for administrative purposes.[18]
- Drake
- Good Hope
- King Alfred
- Sutlej (temporary)
July, 1914
Operating as part of the Second Fleet, the squadron seems to be in flux.[19]
- Drake
(part of Third Fleet for administrative purposes) - Good Hope (part of Third Fleet for administrative purposes)
- King Alfred (part of Third Fleet for administrative purposes)
- Sutlej (temporarily, "trooping in Malta". To be replaced by Leviathan soon. Is also listed under Seventh Cruiser Squadron)
5 August, 1914
- Drake
- Leviathan
- Good Hope
- King Alfred, sometime soon thereafter[22]
Footnotes
- ↑ Jackson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 682.
- ↑ Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 507.
- ↑ M. 11735/12. 29 March, 1912. The National Archives. ADM 1/8271. f. 3 of Admiralty letter.
- ↑ Beatty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 156.
- ↑ Chalmers. Life and Letters of David Beatty. p. 435.
- ↑ de Chair Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 259.
- ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. Unnumbered page.
- ↑ Jackson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 682.
- ↑ Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 507.
- ↑ Gamble Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 507.
- ↑ Beatty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 156.
- ↑ Beatty Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 156.
- ↑ de Chair Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 259.
- ↑ "New Sea Lord" (News). The Times. Friday, 7 August, 1914. Issue 40597, col D, p. 4.
- ↑ Goldrick. The King's Ships were at Sea. p. 27.
- ↑ Grant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/20. f. 254/512.
- ↑ Navy List pages in Albert Francis Barclay Bridges papers at The Caird Library at the National Maritime Museum. [BRG 1/1]
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1913). p. 269b.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1914). p. 269b.
- ↑ see footnotes indicating Grant's command.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 15.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 15.
Bibliography
| Cruiser Squadrons of the Royal Navy |
| First Cruiser Squadron | Second Cruiser Squadron | Third Cruiser Squadron | Fourth Cruiser Squadron | Fifth Cruiser Squadron |
| Sixth Cruiser Squadron | Seventh Cruiser Squadron | Eighth Cruiser Squadron | Ninth Cruiser Squadron | Tenth Cruiser Squadron |
| Eleventh Cruiser Squadron | Twelfth Cruiser Squadron | Fifteenth Cruiser Squadron | Eighteenth Cruiser Squadron |
| Cruiser Force F |
