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...consisted of two vessels, variously described as battle cruisers or large light cruisers, built for the [[Royal Navy]] between 1915 and 1916 at the behest {| class="wikitable collapsible" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="margin:

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|nat=UK The only member of her class, she was the first all-big-gun battleship to be laid down, launched, and co

...rmed part of the [[King George V Class Battleship (1911)|''King George V'' class]]. She saw constant service throughout the [[First World War]] and during ...ght by the wind and swung along side a moored cruiser, crushing one of the cruiser's boats while avoiding collision.

...was one of four [[King George V Class Battleship (1911)|''King George V'' class battleships]] completed in 1912-13. There was [[H.M.S. Ajax (1934)|a light cruiser named ''Ajax'']] launched in 1934 which saw action against the pocket battl

...incurred Their Lordships' severe displeasure for allowing on 11 July the {{UK-Hawke|f=t}} to be grounded through "great carelessness and absence of preca Reeves was appointed to command the light cruiser {{UK-Skirmisher}} on 2 January, 1908.{{NLOct08|p. 376}}

...was to make up for this misstep through his efforts to salve the wrecked {{UK-Chamois|f=t}}, which elicited praise in December..<ref>Everett Service Reco He was appointed command of the {{UK-1Cumberland|f=t}} on 22 April, 1908.{{NLOct08|p. 298}}

...turrets from four obsolete [[Majestic Class Battleship (1894)|''Majestic'' class]] [[pre-dreadnought]]s which had their 12"/35 calibre guns and mounts remov ...th long-range guns, the [[Abercrombie Class Monitor (1915)|''Abercrombie'' Class monitor]].

...Royal Navy]], the lead ship of [[Invincible Class Battlecruiser (1907)|her class]] of three, and the first battlecruiser to be built by any country. After ...n 20 March 1909 and joined the [[First Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|First Cruiser Squadron]] of the First Division, [[Home Fleet (Royal Navy)|Home Fleet]].

...British battleship of the [[Majestic Class Battleship (1894)|''Majestic'' class]], launched in 1896 and sold for scrap in 1921. ...l Fleet]], but designated, along with {{UK-Canopus}}, {{UK-Goliath}} and {{UK-PrinceGeorge}} to soon transfer to the [[Home Fleet]].{{NLMar07|p. 269}}

|nat=UK '''H.M.S. ''Tiger''''', the only member of her class, was the last battle cruiser laid down for the [[Royal Navy]] before the [[Great War]].

...was at the Admiralty in charge of the design of the novel light cruiser {{UK-1Arethusa}}. His later description of this design in a lecture to American On his return to the UK, Goodall worked on the design of post-war battleships and battle cruisers,

...Navy]] as a Navigating Cadet on 15 July, 1870, and was appointed to the {{UK-1Britannia|f=t}} at Dartmouth, and left on 18 July, 1872, after the customa ...ualify as a torpedo Lieutenant.{{NLJul84|p. 250}} He emerged with a first-class certificate in April, 1885, having been awarded a prize of £80.

...cenario just undertaken. This causes the sight bar to move, and a spot of light traces the actual place in the enemy line through which the torpedo would h | {{UK-Vernon}} (2)|| {{UK-Defiance}}|| {{UK-Actaeon}}

...Wemyss. p. 35.</ref> On 18 February, 1890, Wemyss was appointed to the {{UK-1Undaunted|f=t}} in the Mediterranean, captained by Captain [[Charles Willi ...was paid off on 29 August, and on 11 September he joined the battleship {{UK-EmpressOfIndia}} in the Channel Squadron,<ref>{{TNA|ADM 196/42}}. f. 223.<

...the Firth of Forth to intercept Vice Admiral Sir [[David Beatty]] [[Battle Cruiser Fleet]] as it left [[Rosyth]]. Another U-boat would force her way into the ...ier against 16 dreadnoughts, five battlecruisers, six pre-dreadnoughts, 11 light cruisers and 61 torpedo boats (equivalent to British destroyers),<ref>Tarra

...er|armoured cruisers]] of the [[Monmouth Class Cruiser (1901)|''Monmouth'' Class]] completed between 1903 and 1904. There was also a {{UK-Cornwall|f=t}} launched in the 1920s.

P.M. {{pad|950px}} H.M.S. " {{UK-1Orion}}." ...ened by other ships of the 2nd Division.<br>About this time one of the 1st Cruiser Squadron on starboard quarter blew up and totally disappeared.

{{UK-Hercules|f=p}} ...rs were sighted on starboard bow, through the mist, in action. Range of {{UK-Tiger}}—11,000 yards.

{| class="wikitable" border="1" | {{UK-Revenge}} struck

...dbot:officeAdmSuper otitle="Admiral Superintendent, Chatham Dockyard" nat="UK"> ...e="Deputy Superintendent and King's Harbour Master, Chatham Dockyard" nat="UK">

*{{UK-1Neptune}} [[File:VAdmRN.png|25px]] *{{UK-StVincent}}

''From''—The Commanding Officer H.M.S. " {{UK-Thunderer}}." ...e, being straddled frequently. They were seen severely to damage a German cruiser, setting her on fire aft.

He was appointed a Member of the Fourth Class of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.) dated 1 October, 1908.{{Gaz|28184|729 ...ckieRNW}} With her as his flagship, he was acting as Captain (D) of the {{UK-DF|2}} later that year.<ref>"The Mobilization of the Fleet" ''The Times''.

...Class Battleship (1914)|''Revenge'' class]] dreadnought battleships.<ref>"Cruiser Squadron and Battle Squadron Programme." {{TNA|ADM 1/8383/179}}. p. 14.</ ...ral [[Charles John Briggs|C. J. Briggs]]), replaced 17 December, 1912 by {{UK-Albemarle}}

...First World War]]. An officer of undoubted ability, he died leading the {{UK-BCS|3}} in action at the [[Battle of Jutland]]. ..., 1886, then in the ''Minotaur'' until January, 1887, when he joined the {{UK-2Calliope}}, and in her was present at Samoa in the hurricane of 16 March,

On 26 February, 1913 he commissioned the {{UK-Proserpine}} at Malta.{{NLJul13|p. 363}} ...and {{DE-Gneisenau}}, while the rest of the German squadron bar the light cruiser {{DE-Dresden}} was destroyed by the rest of the British squadron.

Cowan was appointed in command of the {{UK-Boxer|f=t}} on 20 January, 1898.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Offic ...ion of the King's visit to Ireland he was appointed a Member of the Fourth Class of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.) on 5 May, 1904.{{Gaz|27675|3000|10 Ma

...e British Adriatic Force were taken over by the Rear-Admiral Commanding, {{UK-LCS|3}}. Commodore Kelly struck his broad pendant on 14 April, 1919.{{UKCe ...fice0 otitle="Rear-Admiral Commanding, Eighth Light Cruiser Squadron" nat="UK">

The '''Third Light Cruiser Squadron''' was a formation of light cruisers in the [[Royal Navy]]. Founded in early 1915, it was one of 3-4 s ...3}} as post-war operations suggested the wisdom of merging heavy and light cruiser operations.

The '''First Light Cruiser Squadron''' was a formation of light cruisers in the [[Royal Navy]]. Founded before the [[Great War]], during t ...1}} as post-war operations suggested the wisdom of merging heavy and light cruiser operations.

...6, in which he led most of his [[First Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|First Cruiser Squadron]] to destruction against the German [[High Sea Fleet]]. Arbuthnot ...w. He would say, "Well, do you all understand that?" The majority of the class, taking the line of least resistance, would say "Yes" or acquiesce in silen

...pass, and in May obtained a Third Class pass in Torpedo work and a Second Class pass in Gunnery work in August. ...rigade for garrison duties in Upper Egypt and as first lieutenant of the {{UK-Dolphin}}, served with the Eastern Sudan field force, being chosen by the G

...eorge V''. p. 8.</ref> After much controversy, the use of the corvette {{UK-Bacchante}} was eventually approved, and it was agreed that in spite of the ...On 22 March, 1882 Evan-Thomas was promoted Acting {{SubRN}} with a First-Class pass in Seamanship<ref name=Record105/> and at Corfu he left ''Bacchante''

...the [[Royal Navy]]. He is chiefly remembered for his service in command of light cruisers during the [[First World War]]. ...ossible twelve towards being rated as a {{MidRN}}. He was appointed to the cruiser ''Northampton'' on the [[North America and West Indies Station]] on 10 Janu

...e of the Falkland Islands]] in 1914, where his squadron destroyed a German cruiser force in South American waters, thus avenging the British defeat at [[Battl He was appointed to command the {{UK-TB81}} for the July manoeuvres in 1890 and 1892.<ref>Sturdee Service Record

He was appointed in command of the battleship {{UK-Albemarle|f=t}} on 26 August, 1909.<ref>Chatfield Service Record. The Nati On 8 February, 1910, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-1London|f=t}}.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments

...After two years in this role, he enjoyed a brief stint in command of the {{UK-Melpomene|f=t}}. On 31 January 1910, he began more Gunnery and Torpedo cou On 19 April 1910 he was appointed to the old {{UK-1Ramillies|f=t}}, and given command of a group of ships, likely in Reserve.

|{{UK-1Swiftsure|f=p}}||central battery ironclad||15 Jun, 1870||Sold 1908 |{{UK-1Triumph|f=p}}||central battery ironclad||27 Sep, 1870||Sold 1921

...The {{DE-1Emden|f=tp}} had sailed from Tsingtao on 31 July. Another light cruiser, {{DE-Leipzig|f=p}}, was on the west coast of Mexico, protecting German int ...but two officers, six signallers and 100 other men of the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry volunteered for sea service.

...the Second Fleet. It was mobilised in 1914 under the additional title of Cruiser Force D. ...the reorganisation of the fleets in March, 1909, his command became the {{UK-CS|2}} of the Second Division of the [[Home Fleet (Royal Navy)|Home Fleet]]

...are only equalled by his daring". He was appointed a Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the ...0 tons weight, and over three days arranged to successfully tow the French cruiser into deep water, assisted by a small Turkish warship.<ref>''Navy & Army Ill

...tober, 1908, hoisting his flag in {{UK-1London}}, and transferring it to {{UK-Hibernia}} on 28 May 1909.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official ...uadron (Royal Navy)|Sixth Battle Squadron]] was formed from the ''Duncan'' class battleships of the [[Third Battle Squadron (Royal Navy)|Third Battle Squadr

...ndash;in fact, they have to be blown away before being out of action. The light was bad, the weather being misty, the visibility varying during the actual ...ine, disclosing a German 3-funnelled cruiser somewhat like the ''Kolberg'' Class, but with larger funnels; she was apparently stopped and on fire.

At 3.30 <small>P.M.</small> enemy ships were in sight from {{UK-Lion}} and a range of 23,000 yards obtained. ...<small>P.M.</small> a shell disabled "Q" turret, and shortly afterwards {{UK-Indefatigable}} was seen to be blown up, evidently by a magazine explosion.

...of the usual weekly cruises towards the Fisher Banks. The [[Third Battle Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|3rd B.C.S.]] had gone up to Scapa Flow for target pra ...volumes of smoke. For some minutes about now, we counted her as a battle cruiser, and so engaged № 3 instead of № 4 of the enemy line. I thought we wer

{{UK-RoyalOak}}, 10 June, 1916 ...your orders at 9.30 <small>P.M.</small>, May 30, 1916, my flag being in {{UK-Marlborough}}, and proceeded in company with your flag to the south-eastwar

2. The weather on the afternoon of the Battle was misty, with a light southerly breeze and smooth sea; the visibility was very variable and decep ...d then that the enemy's Battle Fleet were coming North and that the Battle cruiser fleet and [[Fifth Battle Squadron (Royal Navy)|5th Battle squadron]] were e

...dron. He succeeded to his father's baronetcy in 1901. After command of a cruiser squadron he was given command of the [[Second Battle Squadron (Royal Navy)| ...ille.{{Gaz|24780|6314|7 November, 1879}} On 31 July, 1879 he took a First Class certificate in his Seamanship examination and was promoted Acting {{SubRN}}

...in April he received a First Class in Gunnery with 543 and in May a First Class in Torpedo with 184 marks.<ref>ADM 196/44. f. 353.</ref> On 27 May 1898, ...Gunnery School]], and on 16 July he was appointed gunnery officer of the {{UK-Scylla|f=t}} for the annual manœuvres. After ''Scylla'' was paid off, Dre

...t class in the theoretical course for torpedo, and qualified with a second class in May, 1899. ...dward VII's visit to Russia, Dumaresq was appointed a Member of the Fourth Class of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.) on 10 June, 1908.{{Gaz|28148|4404|16

...2,{{NMI|Tuesday, Jan 19, 1892; pg. 7; Issue 33538}} but was appointed to {{UK-Pilot}} on 25 March.{{NMI|Monday, Mar 21, 1892; pg. 6; Issue 33591}} On 1 July, 1892, he was appointed to the {{UK-VictoriaAndAlbertII|f=t}} along with [[David Beatty]].{{NMI|Wednesday, Jun

...the Royal Naval College, Greenwich to qualify for gunnery duties. In his class of ten were [[Charles Lionel Vaughan-Lee|Charles Vaughan-Lee]], [[Arthur Ca ...he class of ten, Napier, Vaughan-Lee, Leveson and Fremantle obtained first class passes in the theoretical examination.<ref>Fremantle. ''My Naval Career''.

H.M.S. "{{UK-Valiant}}" ...and a destroyer picking up survivors (This wreckage was the wreckage of "{{UK-Indefatigable}}").

The '''Second Battle Cruiser Squadron''', also known as '''Cruiser Force K''' from 1914 to 1915, was a formation of battlecruisers in the [[Ro ...sly based on Gibraltar, would become the {{UK-BS|3}} based on Portland. A cruiser squadron was to be left at Malta. These changes took effect on 1 May, 1912

H.M.S. "{{UK-Canada}}," ....E. by S. in organization 5 disposed to Starboard, the signal was made for Light Cruisers to take up position for approach. At 6.6 p.m. the Fleet altered c

...249|26 July, 1892}} On the same day, he was appointed in command of the {{UK-TB67|f=t}} for manoeuvres.<ref>"The Naval Manœuvres". ''The Times''. Sat An appointment in {{UK-Alacrity}} on the [[China Station]] ran from 15 August, 1892 to 15 May, 189

...hes only), which eventually turned out to be our Battle Cruiser Fleet with Light Cruisers engaged with an unseen enemy to the Southward and to Starboard of | 6.08. || Course, S.E. Our Armoured Cruisers, Light Cruisers, with some destroyers were observed about this time heavily engage

In July 1914, rangefinders from {{UK-KingEdwardVII}} and {{UK-KingGeorgeV}} which had been put badly out of calibration by the shock of h ...ged the best for naval service, owing to their superior performance in low light due to their large optics. They were assumed to be slightly less accurate

...dvance Report of Gunnery Committee''' in the [[Battle Cruiser Force|Battle Cruiser Fleet]] formed on the orders of {{ViceRN}} [[David Richard Beatty, First Ea The Vice Admiral Commanding Battle Cruiser Fleet

|valign=top| 3.07. ||S.O. [[Third Light Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|3rd L.C.S.]] reported 3 cruisers bearing E. steering |valign=top| 3.13.|| S.O. [[First Light Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|1st L.C.S.]] reported enemy altered course to N.W. Co

...t 5 minutes, that is at about 4.0 pm the T.S. passed up to all turrets, "{{UK-1Galatea}} reports 1st LCS engaged with 3 enemy cruisers". Then of course ...ght us up, were engaged. At 5.48 we reopened fire on the Left Hand battle cruiser, & the 3rd BCS joined up with us & took station ahead of us & opened fire o

H.M.S. " {{UK-RoyalOak}}," | 6.25. || " {{UK-IronDuke}} " opened fire on 3 funnelled cruiser.

His command {{UK-1Partridge}} included a grounding in March, 1900 at ebb tide at a river. H The state of {{UK-1Partridge}}'s canteen provoked Their Lordships' displeasure in 1901.<ref>H

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd light cruiser squadrons were spread ahead with the 13th T.B.D. Flotilla. ...simists still held out that in all probability, it was some wretched enemy Light Cruisers that would easily escape us.

...d]] at the [[Battle of Jutland]], where he served as [[Rate Officer]] in {{UK-Valiant}}. Taken from RNMN/BRAND in the Liddle Collection in the Universit ...aft the Conning Tower. It was a beautiful morning, flat calm sea and some light mist and the watch passed entirely uneventfully.

H.M.S. " {{UK-Collingwood}}," ...ahead to starboard, 19 knots, "{{UK-Collingwood}}" being second ship of "{{UK-Colossus}}" division (No. 5).

| 5.56 p.m.— || One of our cruiser squadrons, either First or Second, was observed on Port bow, engaging enemy ...across our bow. They were engaging an enemy invisible to "Neptune." The {{UK-BS|5}} appeared some distance astern of them.

...was appointed to {{UK-Australia}} for the annual manoeuvres and then to {{UK-Volage}} of the [[Training Squadron (Royal Navy)|Training Squadron]] on 15 ...k}} in February of 1892, Pratt was appointed in temporary command of the {{UK-Tweed|f=t}} on 25 May, 1892, where he remained until he was promoted to the

The '''Diary of Alec S. Tempest''' (1899-1978), signal boy aboard {{UK-Lion|f=p}} from 20 May 1915 through 26 April, 1919 can be found at the Cair ...torn out near them. As a result, only one labelled as being for the Battle Cruiser Force in January 1917 has enough context to be useful. Its data is reflect

...{{UK-Bristol|f=t}}, followed by command of Osborne College. A stint in {{UK-Centurion}} on the staff of Vice-Admiral Jellicoe ran from 31 July, 1914 un ...rom 4 August through 6 November, when he was appointed in command of the {{UK-Superb|f=t}}.{{NLDec14|p. 382''a''}}<ref>Bentinck Service Record. {{TNA|ADM

He was appointed in command of the battlecruiser {{UK-Lion}} on November, 1911. A December 1912 inspection found her satisfactor ..., however, he was superseded when ''Southampton'' was transferred to the {{UK-LCS|1}}.{{NLJul13|p. 376}}

H.M.S. "{{UK-Benbow}}," ...ting down between the lines, whereas we were firing at one of the "Kaiser" class beyond her.

...ot:officeAdmSuper otitle="Admiral Superintendent, Devonport Dockyard" nat="UK"> ...edbot:officeDSuper otitle="Deputy Superintendent, Devonport Dockyard" nat="UK">

...[Matthew Robert Best|The Honourable Sir Matthew R. Best]], who commanded {{UK-Royalist}} on the day. In his diary he described it as "A nevertobeforgotte | align= left | {{UK-QueenElizabeth}}

...e (third from left) on the compass platform of the [[Battle Cruiser|battle cruiser]] [[H.M.S. Lion (1910)|''Lion'']], which he commanded from 1916 to 1918.<br Backhouse gained ten months' time on passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}}.

...of the King's visit to Ireland Brand was appointed a Member of the Fourth Class of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.) on 11 August, 1903.{{Gaz|27586|5058|1 In 1904, he was captain of the {{UK-Cherwell|f=tp}} when she visited Kiel and valuable intelligence on German d

|{{UK-DukeOfWellington|f=p}}||receiving ship||14 Sep, 1852||Broken up 1904 |{{UK-2Amazon|f=p}}||wooden screw sloop||23 May, 1865||Sunk 1866

...arge of having negligently or by default hazarded {{UK-Pioneer|f=p}} and {{UK-Orwell}}. He was sentenced to be reprimanded and admonished to be more car Hope was appointed in command of {{UK-Magnificent|f=p}}, and as Flag Captain, on 24 March, 1909.{{NMI|Monday, 15

...ear's end, and in May 1882 Captain [[Alexander Plantagenet Hastings]] of {{UK-1Euryalus}} reported that Lambert's conduct was "everything that could be w He was loaned to command the {{UK-1TB25|f=t}} on 4 July, 1888, for manoeuvres.<ref>"Naval and Military Intell

...destroyers "{{UK-Ophelia}}," "{{UK-Christopher}}," "{{UK-1Shark}}," and "{{UK-1Acasta}}." This Squadron, which left in advance of the main fleet, which Commander-in-Chief, was stationed 10 miles ahead of the armoured cruiser screen; speed of advance of fleet was 17 knots.

...ptember 1912, Edwards's command, the {{UK-KingAlfred|f=t}} collided with {{UK-Carnarvon}} while turning over gunnery targets. Captain Edwards was faulte ...full speed ahead", and did not order the engines stopped before the yawing cruiser's propellers cut into the steamer so badly that the other ship sank. Jeffr

'''Battlecruiser''' (sometimes '''Battle Cruiser''' prior to 1915 or so) is a generic term for a fast capital ship similar t ...gin of speed advantage previously reserved for [[Armoured Cruiser|armoured cruiser]]s with a uniform heavy battery previously reserved for [[Pre-Dreadnought|b

|nat=UK ...armour protection. Consequently, the D.N.C. switched to preparing battle cruiser designs.{{RobertsBattlecruisers|p. 56}}

|{{UK-1Mastiff|f=p}}||gunboat||4 Apr, 1871||Sold 28 Nov, 1931 |{{UK-Bloodhound|f=p}}||gunboat||22 Apr, 1871||Sold 28 Jun, 1921

|{{UK-Latona|f=p}}||second class protected cruiser||22 May, 1890||Sold 22 Dec, 1920 |{{UK-1Melampus|f=p}}||second class protected cruiser||2 Aug, 1890||Sold 1910

...er|armoured cruisers]] of the [[Monmouth Class Cruiser (1901)|''Monmouth'' Class]] completed between 1903 and 1904. There was also a {{UK-Berwick|f=t}} launched in the 1920s.

...North Sea ports. On 16 August the British [[Grand Fleet]], supported by [[Cruiser Force C]] and the [[Harwich Force|Harwich flotillas]], had performed a swee ...med with bombs and one with a torpedo, was originally intended to attack a cruiser lying off the entrance to the West Ems, but her orders were cancelled. {{UK

...d to the {{UK-1Repulse|f=t}} in the Channel Squadron upon passing out of {{UK-1Britannia}} in August, 1895.<ref>Astley-Rushton Service Record. {{TNA|ADM He was appointed to the {{UK-1Southampton}} on 26 June, 1913. On 17 June, 1916, he was made Acting Capt

...publicised presence of the British battle cruisers {{UK-Invincible}} and {{UK-Inflexible}} at the Falklands lowered the British numerical superiority in ...an cruiser squadron will probably consist of four battle cruisers and five light cruisers and there will probably be three flotillas of destroyers.<ref>Bees

The seven [[Scout Cruiser|scout cruisers]] of the '''''Boadicea'' Class''' were completed at [[Pembroke Royal Dockyard]] between 1910 and 1913. ...owever some significant differences. Most notably, {{UK-1Boadicea}} and {{UK-Bellona}} had just six 4-in guns, and the others carry eight or ten. The m

The five [[Light Cruiser|light cruisers]] of the '''Bristol Class''' were completed by 1911. ...mingham'' class]] and two [[Birkenhead Class Cruiser (1915)|''Birkenhead'' class]] cruisers.

...ruisers]] of the '''Weymouth Class''' (sometimes called ''Improved Bristol Class'') were completed by 1912. ...mingham'' class]] and two [[Birkenhead Class Cruiser (1915)|''Birkenhead'' class]] cruisers.

In early 1913, trials of special "Cruiser Arc Lamps" [[pattern]] 1875 to convey range, rate and target signals that h |colspan=2|&nbsp;||third ship of ''Kaiser'' class||3 KR

''Ceres'' was one of just six light cruisers listed as having a [[Turret Control Table]] in her [[TS]] in June ...June, 1925.{{NLJul27|p. 224}} On 20 July, she left Chatham to join the {{UK-CS|3}} of the [[Mediterranean Fleet]].{{NM|20 July 1925, p. 10}}

...CS|3}}. She suffered grievously from 5.9-in gunfire while screening the {{UK-BCS|3}}. ...ajority of the German ships able to identify a clear target in the failing light. Shs suffered a great many casualties &ndash; many to splinter effects.{{U

...ort''''' was one of six [[Caroline Class Cruiser (1914)|''Caroline'' class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]] early in the Great War. ...in April 1916, ''Carysfort'' relieved the damaged {{UK-Conquest}} in the {{UK-LCS|5}}, which was a component of the [[Harwich Force]].

...mus''''' was one of six [[Caroline Class Cruiser (1914)|''Caroline'' class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]] early in the Great War. ...a unit to join the {{UK-LCS|2}} upon her completion, but she joined the {{UK-LCS|4}} instead.

''Melbourne'' was one of just six light cruisers listed as having a [[Turret Control Table]] in her [[TS]] in June ...{{TNA|ADM 196/42.}} f. 433.</ref>|note=as {{Com2RN}} and in command of {{UK-LCS|2}}}}

...ethusa'' class]], and fought at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as part of the {{UK-LCS|4}}. ...(UK)|21-in Mark IV S.L. torpedoes]] with the [[21-in Mark II***** Torpedo (UK)|Mark II***** version]].{{ARTS1920|pp. 6-7. (G. 10141/20-6.8.1920)}}

...' re-commissioned at Hong Kong on 14 February, 1924 for service with the {{UK-CS|5}} on the [[China Station]].{{NLApr25|p. 235}} ...in [[Guy Lushington Coleridge]] on 2 November, 1926 for service with the {{UK-CS|8}} on the [[America and West Indies Station]].{{NLFeb29|p. 233}}{{NLJul

''Dunedin'' was listed in June 1918 as one of eight light cruisers to receive a [[Mark III* Dreyer Table]], presumably in place at ti {{Footer Danae Class Cruiser (1917)}}

Listed in June 1918 as one of eight light cruisers to receive a [[Mark III* Dreyer Table]], presumably in place at ti In June, 1919, ''Delhi'' joined the Atlantic Fleet's revamped {{UK-LCS|1}} and became the flagship.

Re-commissioned at Chatham on 27 June, 1933 for service with the {{UK-CS|4}} on the [[East Indies Station]].{{NLJul34|p. 223}} Listed in June 1918 as one of eight light cruisers to receive a [[Mark III* Dreyer Table]], presumably in place at ti

''Carlisle'' joined the {{UK-LCS|5}} just as the war was ending, likely in November 1918. She remained ...o Dockyard Control at Chatham on 12 September, 1928 for service with the {{UK-CS|5}} on the [[China Station]].{{NLJul31|p. 223}}

...as re-commissioned at Devonport on 16 October, 1924 for service with the {{UK-CS|8}} on the [[America and West Indies Station]].{{NLJul27|p. 221}} She was commissioned on 1 July, 1927 for service with the {{UK-CS|8}} on the [[America and West Indies Station]].{{NLFeb29|p. 222}}

In early 1921, she was flagship of the {{UK-LCS|8}}.{{NLJan21|p. 738}} By January 1923, she was still in this role, wi ...221}} In early 1929, she was flagship on the [[Africa Station]], and of {{UK-CS|6}}.{{NLFeb29|p. 220}}

...information which might convey the importance they attach to the bell, in light of the Admiralty's understanding that such items carry great sentimental va Listed in June 1918 as one of eight light cruisers to receive a [[Mark III* Dreyer Table]], presumably in place at ti

...ec14|p. 282}} At the outset of the war, she found herself a part of the {{UK-LCS|1}}. ...ought at the [[Battle of Heligoland Bight]] on the 28 August as one of six light cruisers of the 1 L.C.S. present.

...'''' was one of eight [[Arethusa Class Cruiser (1913)|''Arethusa'' class]] light cruisers completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. ...Fleet's destroyer flotillas,{{SMNLMay15|p. 14}} ''Penelope'' joined the {{UK-LCS|5}} by May 1915 and operated as part of the [[Harwich Force]].

...6 &mdash; one of four light cruisers of [[Caledon Class Cruiser (1916)|her class]]. ...sts in {{UK-Yarmouth}} that same month, ''Caledon'' was one of three other light cruisers to receive a flying-off platform on her forecastle for a Sopwith P

...sts in {{UK-Yarmouth}} in June, 1917, ''Cassandra'' was one of three other light cruisers to receive a flying-off platform on her forecastle for a Sopwith P ..., but then moved to join other L.C.S. formations in screening the [[Battle Cruiser Force]].

...commissioned at Portsmouth on 8 April, 1925{{NLJul27|p. 223}} to replace {{UK-Douglas}} as flagship of the Atlantic Destroyers.{{ToL|New Destroyer Flagsh ...They also had the first [[Evershed Bearing Indicator]] installations for light cruisers, possibly upon completion.{{FCHMShips|p. 29}}

''Concord'' collided with the {{UK-Ostrich|f=t}} on 19 February, 1917, prompting a reproach for Captain [[Will ...'' was re-commissioned at Devonport on 27 May, 1924 for service with the {{UK-CS|3}} in the Mediterranean.{{NLApr25|p.227}}

....S. ''Calliope''''' was launched in 1914, one of two light cruisers of her class. In the [[Battle of Jutland]], she was flagship of the {{UK-LCS|4}}, screening the Battle Fleet.{{UKJutlandOD|p. 34}}

...of two light cruisers of the [[Calliope Class Cruiser (1914)|''Calliope'' class]]. ...hampion'' joined the {{UK-LCS|2}}, responsible for supporting the [[Battle Cruiser Fleet]].{{SMNLFeb16|p. 11}}

...''''' was one of four [[Cambrian Class Cruiser (1915)|''Cambrian'' class]] light cruisers completed in 1915 and 1916. She re-commissioned at Chatham on 17 August, 1926 for service with the {{UK-CS|2}} in the Atlantic Fleet.{{NLJul27|p. 221}}

...''''' was one of four [[Cambrian Class Cruiser (1915)|''Cambrian'' class]] light cruisers completed in 1915 and 1916. ...K-BCS|3}} along with {{UK-Chester}}, who was similarly detached from the {{UK-LCS|3}}. Lucky to escape the considerable damage sustained by ''Chester'',

...was the first of four [[Cambrian Class Cruiser (1915)|''Cambrian'' class]] light cruisers completed in 1915 and 1916. She fought at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as flag cruiser of the {{UK-DF|11}}.{{UKJutlandOD|p. 34}}

...''''' was one of four [[Cambrian Class Cruiser (1915)|''Cambrian'' class]] light cruisers completed in 1915 and 1916. In the [[Battle of Jutland]], she one of five light cruisers in the {{UK-LCS|4}}, screening the Battle Fleet.{{UKJutlandOD|p. 34}}

...ine''''' was one of six [[Caroline Class Cruiser (1914)|''Caroline'' class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]] early in the Great War. ...le, ''Caroline'' was made temporary leader of the {{UK-DF|4}}, replacing {{UK-Swift}} in that role as that ship went into a refit.{{GFConferences1914|pp2

...tra''''' was one of six [[Caroline Class Cruiser (1914)|''Caroline'' class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]] early in the Great War. Upon her completion in mid-1915, ''Cleopatra'' joined the {{UK-LCS|5}}, which was a component of the [[Harwich Force]].

...est''''' was one of six [[Caroline Class Cruiser (1914)|''Caroline'' class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]] early in the Great War. She re-commissioned at Portsmouth on 2 September 1924 for service with the {{UK-SF|1}} of the Atlantic Fleet.{{NLApr25|p.227}} By mid-1927, they had moved

...roline'' class]], and fought at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as part of the {{UK-LCS|1}}. ...er light cruiser, {{UK-Carysfort}}, as quickly as possible.<ref>"New Light Cruiser" (News). ''The Times''. Monday, 23 February, 1914. Issue '''40454''', co

...'''' was one of eight [[Arethusa Class Cruiser (1913)|''Arethusa'' class]] light cruisers completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. She fought in the [[Battle of H ...ttin}}, but not before she landed a 6-in shell on the bridge of the former cruiser, causing her to withdraw. ''Arethusa'' had to be towed back to port.

...'''' was one of eight [[Arethusa Class Cruiser (1913)|''Arethusa'' class]] light cruisers completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. She fought in the [[Battle of D ...ious amounts of bunting, overshadowed to a degree by the hulking mass of {{UK-Warspite|f=p}} under construction at an adjoining slip. The assembled dign

...ethusa'' class]], and fought at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as part of the {{UK-LCS|1}}. ...(UK)|21-in Mark IV S.L. torpedoes]] with the [[21-in Mark II***** Torpedo (UK)|Mark II***** version]].{{ARTS1920|pp. 6-7. (G. 10141/20-6.8.1920)}}

...ethusa'' class]], and fought at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as part of the {{UK-LCS|1}}. ...(UK)|21-in Mark IV S.L. torpedoes]] with the [[21-in Mark II***** Torpedo (UK)|Mark II***** version]].{{ARTS1920|pp. 6-7. (G. 10141/20-6.8.1920)}}

...'''' was one of eight [[Arethusa Class Cruiser (1913)|''Arethusa'' class]] light cruisers completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. On 24 November, 1914, she is noted as leader of the {{UK-DF|3}}, operating out of Harwich.{{GFConferences1914|pp218-219}}

...1913, she was attached with the {{UK-BS|3}}, but was ordered to join the {{UK-LCS|2}} in July.{{NLJul13|p. 298}} On 1 September 1913, now attached to the {{UK-LCS|3}}, she paid off at Devonport, to recommission the following day for s

In early 1913, she was attached to the {{UK-BS|2}}, but was to join the {{UK-LCS|2}} on 30 June.{{NLJul13|p. 312}} ...CS|2}}, acting as flagship. In March, she would be sent over to the new {{UK-LCS|3}}.

...th''''' was one of four [[Weymouth Class Cruiser (1910)|''Weymouth'' class light cruisers]]. She was completed in 1912. ...Pratt]]. ''Yarmouth'' acted as the linking ship between the L.C.S. and {{UK-Lion}}.{{UKJutlandOD|pp. 7, 33, 46}}

The six [[Light Cruiser|light cruisers]] of the '''''Chatham'' Class''' were completed between 1912 and 1916. ...|''Birmingham'']] and two [[Birkenhead Class Cruiser (1915)|''Birkenhead'' class]] cruisers.

...blin''''' was a [[Chatham Class Cruiser (1911)|''Chatham'' class]] [[light cruiser]] launched in 1911. ..., she joined the [[Second Light Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|Second Light Cruiser Squadron]] in the [[Grand Fleet]], where she remained for the rest of the w

Three of the four [[Light Cruiser|light cruisers]] of the '''''Birmingham'' Class''' were completed in 1914, but ''Adelaide'' was completed in 1922. ...well as the following two [[Birkenhead Class Cruiser (1915)|''Birkenhead'' class]] cruisers.

The eight [[Light Cruiser|light cruisers]] of the '''Arethusa Class''' were completed in 1914 and 1915. Oil-fired and capable of thirty knots, {| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 styl

...times called the '''Comus Class''') were completed in 1914 and 1915. This class is sometimes considered part of either the ''Cambrian'' or ''Calliope'' cla {| class="wikitable collapsible" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="margin:

...ard them as a subclass of the [[Cambrian Class Cruiser (1915)|''Cambrian'' class]].<ref>''Technical History and Index'' Fig 1.</ref> {| class="wikitable collapsible" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="margin:

The two [[Light Cruiser|light cruisers]] of the '''Birkenhead Class''' were completed in 1915 and 1916. ...)|''Chatham'']], and four [[Birmingham Class Cruiser (1913)|''Birmingham'' class]] cruisers.

....S. ''Birkenhead''''' fought at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as part of the {{UK-LCS|3}}. At the [[Battle of Jutland]], she was one of four light cruisers of the {{UK-LCS|3}} screening the battlecruisers, operating under {{CaptRN}} [[Edward R

...peats of the earlier two-ship [[Calliope Class Cruiser (1914)|''Calliope'' class]]. {| class="wikitable collapsible" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="margin:

The two [[Light Cruiser|light cruisers]] of the '''''Centaur'' Class''' were completed in 1916. {| class="wikitable collapsible" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="margin:

The four [[Light Cruiser|light cruisers]] of the '''''Caledon'' Class''' were completed in 1917. In contemporary documents, often referred to as the '''''Calypso'' Class'''.

The five [[Light Cruiser|light cruisers]] of the '''Ceres Class''' were completed in 1917 and 1918. {| class="wikitable collapsible" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="margin:

...s one of five light cruisers of the [[Ceres Class Cruiser (1917)|''Ceres'' class]]. Her name was so variously spelled that a small article was written in W ...ioned in February, 1918.{{FCHMShips|pp. 11-12}} She immediately went to {{UK-LCS|5}}, becoming the flagship of Rear-Admiral, [[Harwich Force]] Tyrwhitt.

...ember, 1917.{{FCHMShips|pp. 11-12}} She was immediately assigned to the {{UK-LCS|5}} of the [[Harwich Force]]. She re-commissioned on 24 November, 1922 for service with the {{UK-CS|8}} on the [[North America and West Indies Station]].{{NLApr25|pp. 229,

...after their design successors, the [[Danae Class Cruiser (1917)|''Danae'' class]]. {| class="wikitable collapsible" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="margin:

...''''Dragon'' Class''' or the '''''Dunedin'' Class''' or the '''''Diomede'' Class''', perhaps with some distinction not apparent now) were completed between {| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 styl

The two [[Light Cruiser|light cruisers]] of the '''''Emerald'' Class''' were completed in 1926. A third vessel, ''Euphrates'', was not complete {| class="wikitable collapsible" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="margin:

|{{UK-1Minstrel|f=p}}||wooden gunboat||16 Feb, 1865||Discarded 1907 |{{UK-Cherub|f=p}}||wooden gunboat||29 Mar, 1865||Sold 1890

...cout Cruiser|scout cruisers]] of the '''''Sentinel'' class''' (or '''Scout class''') were completed in 1905. ...rd'' and ''Adventure''), but contemporary documents treat them as a single class most of the time, and so we do here.

...on|F. T. Hamilton]], with his flag in {{UK-Drake|f=p}}. There were also 2 light cruisers. Rear-Admiral [[Sackville Hamilton Carden|Carden]] was 2nd in Com ....) on 19 June, 1911.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28505/supplements/4588 (Supplement) no. 28505. p. 4588.] 19 June,

...atty|Sir David Beatty]] and Battle Cruiser Fleet staff on the fo'csle of {{UK-Lion}}, 1916. Left to right: Unknown, Commander [[Sidney Robert Bailey|Sid The '''Battle Cruiser Force''', known as the '''Battle Cruiser Fleet''' from 1915 to 1916, was the name given to part of the reconnaissanc

The Royal Navy's '''First Cruiser Squadron''' was created when the {{UK-CS}} was renamed in December 1904.<ref>"The Distribution and Mobilization o ...rst Baronet|Sir Percy M. Scott]] succeeded Neville in command of the First Cruiser Squadron on 15 July, 1907.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official

...909, the Third Cruiser Squadron became the {{UK-CS|6}}, and the name Third Cruiser Squadron was given to nucleus crew ships at the Home Ports.{{INF}} ...ard Madden, First Baronet|Charles E. Madden]] assumed command of the Third Cruiser Squadron on 11 December, 1912, and was succeeded on 19 December, 1913<ref>M

{{CaptRN}} [[Morgan Singer]] was commander of {{UK-Vernon|f=p}} at the start of the war, and appointed [[Director of Naval Ord ...anti submarine work, all these craft had to be armed & our large stocks of light guns 6 & 3pdr were soon used up & great efforts had to be made to produce m

...s flag-ship, a first-class protected cruiser, and certain second and third-class cruisers. The Board have decided to withdraw from the station the less eff ...e sea-going training ships for cadets, youths, and boys. This forms the {{UK-CS|4}}.<ref>''Redistribution of the Fleet&mdash;Arrangements Consequent on

It would be created in mid-1915 from four old battleships and light cruisers. Over time, submarines, destroyers and monitors would be featured ...tive surprise night raid against the drifter force, {{UK-Dartmouth}} and {{UK-Bristol}} would sortie from the port of [[Brindisi]] to fight alongside Fre

The '''Second Light Cruiser Squadron''' was a formation of light cruisers in the [[Royal Navy]]. Founded before the [[Great War]], during t ...2}} as post-war operations suggested the wisdom of merging heavy and light cruiser operations.

...e evolution of the name, and the arguable phase shift to the later [[Large Cruiser]] type offer a story rich in nuance, varied in each telling, and couched in ...ose intended to act as look-out ships, observing that it is possible first-class or battle-cruisers may be attached to fleets to play the part assigned by L

The '''Seventh Light Cruiser Squadron''' existed for less than a year in the Great War period. ...eCom otitle="Rear-Admiral Commanding, Seventh Light Cruiser Squadron" nat="UK">

...ish Battle Fleet. Its composition remained fairly constant at four to six light cruisers. With four light cruisers, the squadron is the single L.C.S. attached to the Battle Fleet.

...hip (1882)|Admiral]] and [[Trafalgar Class Battleship (1887)|''Trafalgar'' class]] battleships had directors "on the new plan". * {{UK-Victoria}} and {{UK-SansPareil}} had directors for their 6-in guns only.

...r 1915) and the {{UK-DF|10}} equipped with fast and modern ships and the {{UK-LCS|5}}. Around March, 1917, the {{UK-DF|9}} would leave, but by this time 10 D.F. had been increased in strength

...ompleted in 1897 as one of nine [[Eclipse Class Cruiser (1894)|''Eclipse'' class cruisers]], but she served in the Great War as a destroyer depot ship. The {{UK-Philomel|f=t}} relieved ''Venus'' on the [[Mediterranean Station]] in Febru

...UK-TB77}} for the [[Annual Manoeuvres of 1892]] and was sent to join the {{UK-1Collingwood|f=t}} in the Mediterranean and promoted to the rank of {{Lieut ...{{UK-PrinceGeorge|f=t}}. After six months, he was placed in command of {{UK-Greyhound}}.

...taken with the truth. Such finesse was not beyond British authorities; {{UK-Audacious|f=p}} had been lost to a mine early in the war, and no public rep ...one battleship reported sunk by our destroyers during a night attack; two light cruisers were disabled, and probably sunk.<br>The exact number of enemy des

| Cruisers, Light Cruisers, and Destroyers | Cruisers, Light Cruisers, and Destroyers

...conceived around 1915 and intended to be mounted on the bridge of a light cruiser or destroyer. The intent was to permit these values to be passed on for pl ...Class Cruiser (1908)|''Boadicea'' class]] (which may mean the entire scout cruiser series) with two of these for use with the [[Torpedo Director Pattern 2380]

In April 1910, he assumed command of the {{UK-Theseus|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}} He was appointed in command of the {{UK-Jupiter|f=t}} in July, 1914.<ref>Le Mesurier Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196

...as one of seven ships of the [[Boadicea Class Cruiser (1908)|''Boadicea'' class]]. ...HERS]]|Captain|The Vice Admiral Commanding|1st Battle Squadron,|H.M.S. " {{UK-RoyalOak}}."}}

...} systems were introduced in the 4-in P. IV guns being provided the latest light cruisers. F.T.P. was to become commonplace on future 4-in and 6-in sights. ...e sight back from the trunnion, as there was no room for it forward. This class also inaugurated the use of a third, central sighting position with sights

Intended for light cruisers with submerged tubes, it was capable of sending gyro angles from 0 ...decided on standard schemes for torpedo control for its various vessels. Light cruisers and destroyers were good candidate to receive simple, robust solut

...sunk as she returned to port.{{March|p. 141}} Commodore (T) was in the {{UK-Amethyst|f=t}}.{{March|p. 164}} ...rtes}}, {{UK-Laurel}}, {{UK-Liberty}}, and {{UK-Lysander}} torpedoed light cruiser {{DE-Mainz}}. Only ''Lysander'' avoided receiving significant damage.{{Mar

...e Dardanelles campaign, sixteen [[Beagle Class Destroyer (1909)|''Beagle'' class]] were amongst those comprising the Fifth in the Mediterranean.{{March|pp. ...Destroyer (1909)|''Beagle'']] and [[Acorn Class Destroyer (1910)|''Acorn'' class destroyers]], whose torpedo test runnings in the first half of that year re

...of assorted old torpedo boats and [[River Class Destroyer (1903)|''River'' class destroyers]]. The T.B.s ran 37 18-in cold torpedoes that year, endangering * {{UK-Blonde}} (flag)

...gle pedestal mountings still resembled the British model of an early light cruiser. {| class="wikitable collapsible" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="margin:

...han he, on 24 October, 1915 and was immediately placed in command of the {{UK-Chester|f=t}}. .../u>, & for this no one in the Service is better fitted. I do hope a light cruiser can be found for him. Will you help me in this. Now the change is decided

...econd Baronet|Sir Baldwin W. Walker, Bart.]], commanding the Mediterranean Cruiser Squadron.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and No ...d full crew turned over from {{UK-Leviathan}} and became flagship of the {{UK-CS|3}}.{{NLJan08|p. 281}}

...information which might convey the importance they attach to the bell, in light of the Admiralty's understanding that such items carry great sentimental va ...e Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/43.}} f. 66.</ref>|note=and as Flag Captain in {{UK-CS|4}}}}

In or around September 1912, ''King Alfred'' collided with {{UK-Carnarvon}} while turning over gunnery targets. Captain [[John Douglas Edw ...full speed ahead", and did not order the engines stopped before the yawing cruiser's propellers cut into the steamer so badly that the other ship sank. Jeffr

...II*''' was a [[Mechanical Aid-to-Spotter]] the British designed for use in light cruisers so that they might enjoy the advantages the [[Mechanical Aid-to-Sp ...he instruments commenced in June, 1918. The great variety in gun types on light cruisers warranted removal of the "S.T.Z." (Sight testing Zero) index used

Kelly entered {{UK-1Britannia}} in January, 1886 after placing twenty-eighth in order of merit He was an interpreter in French, appointed to {{UK-Hebe}} for two years, commencing in 1894.<ref>{{TNA|ADM 196/89.|}} f. 125.<

...Duff]] took command the next month. She was ordered to transfer to the {{UK-LCS|1}} on 1 July.{{NLJul13|p. 376}} [[William Edmund Goodenough]] would b ''Southampton'' was flagship of the {{UK-LCS|2}}, screening the battlecruisers under the command of Commodore [[Will

Light cruiser '''H.M.S. ''Amphion''''', completed in 1913, was the first ship of the [[Ro ...as one of seven ships of the [[Boadicea Class Cruiser (1908)|''Boadicea'' class]].

...f seven scout cruisers of the [[Boadicea Class Cruiser (1908)|''Boadicea'' class]]. ...to transfer to the {{UK-BS|1}} from her present role as flagship of the {{UK-DF|2}}.{{NLJul13|p. 283}}

...{{UK-Welland}} and {{UK-Gala}} on night manœuvres near the Outer Gabbard Light Vessel, sinking the ''Gala''.{{March|p. 82}} ...ce Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/42.}} f. 496.</ref>|note=and as {{Com2RN}} of {{UK-LCS|3}} for manoeuvres|end=August, 1913}}

...Gloucester''''' was one of five [[Bristol Class Cruiser (1909)|''Bristol'' class]] cruisers completed for the [[Royal Navy]] in 1910. She fought at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as part of the {{UK-LCS|3}}.

On 14 July, 1916, the Vice-Admiral Commanding the [[Battle Cruiser Fleet]], Vice-Admiral [[David Richard Beatty, First Earl Beatty|Sir David B ...re in the magazine. Had such a situation arisen in a British ship, in the light of recent events it seems certain that she would have been totally destroye

...} in the same squadron. He passed his Seamanship examination with a First Class and 946 marks, and was appointed an Acting {{SubRN}} on 15 May, 1896. He w ...ointed in command of the armed merchant cruiser {{UK-Columbella}} in the {{UK-CS|10}}.

...enry Hervey Campbell|Henry H. Campbell]], Rear-Admiral Commanding, Seventh Cruiser Squadron, and Rear-Admiral [[Arthur Henry Christian|Arthur H. Christian]], ...ix weeks of the war both British and German submarines sank an enemy light cruiser. Some British admirals, such as Admiral Sir [[John Rushworth Jellicoe, Firs

===Captain's Report, H.M.S. "{{UK-Valiant}}"=== 2. About 3.30 p.m., from the reports of our own light cruisers and the increasing strength of the enemy's wireless signals, it be

...M.S. ''Theseus''''' was one of nine [[Edgar Class Cruiser (1890)|''Edgar'' class]] protected cruisers completed between 1893 and 1896. ...made ready for sea.{{NMI|Saturday, Jan 06, 1894; pg. 7; Issue 34154}} The cruiser was finally added to the effective list on 23 April 1894 and she passed int

|{{UK-1Nelson|f=p}}||armoured cruiser||4 Nov, 1876||Sold Jul, 1910 |{{UK-1Comus|f=p}}||corvette||3 Apr, 1878||Sold 1904

...:career>{{ShipCareer|fullname=H.M.S. ''Vindictive'' (1918)|fate2=back to a cruiser |nat=UK

...ock'' class, engaged with "A", "P" and "X" turrets off the port side. ''{{UK-Indomitable}}'' targeted the fourth vessel owing to her position in rear of ...rget soon appeared to have blown up and fire was shifted ahead to the next cruiser which similarly seemed to be put out of action.

...rom {{UK-Chester}} later, presumably because she'd been so badly mauled. {{UK-Chatham}} was "not applicable", as she had struck a mine and was under repa ...four light cruisers, with another detached to screen the {{UK-BCS|3}}. {{UK-Engadine|f=t}} operated in a detached manner.{{UKJutlandOD|pp. 33, 46}}

...Appendix D. pp 131-136}} Such work demonstrated the welcome advantage of light aerials over heavier wires and the benefits of having the aerials of transm ...|Salwey]] reported on tests between {{UK-Europa}}, {{UK-1Alexandra}} and {{UK-Juno}} during the "Peace Manœuvres" (naval manoeuvres) of 1899 in which Ma

* The First [[Town Class Cruiser (1909)|Town Class]]: 1908-31 (Part 1 of 3), by David Lyon * The ''Littorio'' Class, by Aldo Fraccaroli/Antony Preston

...e [[King George V Class Battleship (1911)|''King George V'' class]], and {{UK-Erin}}.<ref>''Manual of Gunnery in H.M. Fleet, Volume III, 1920'', pp. 44.< ...s Cruiser (1911)|''Chatham'' class]], the light cruisers {{UK-1Aurora}}, {{UK-1Galatea}}, {{AU-Melbourne}} and {{AU-1Sydney}}.<ref>''Manual of Gunnery in

...891. Issue '''33366''', col C, p. 8.</ref> He joined the training ship {{UK-1Britannia}} on 15 July as a {{NavCadRN}}. ...ointed Commander (Executive Officer) of the {{UK-Cornwallis|f=t}} in the {{UK-BS|4}} on 13 August.{{NLApr13|p. 297}}

...eerness Depot. on 1 July, 1908. He left this post to take up command of {{UK-Scylla}} on 13 January, 1909. He would command ''Scylla'' until, 24 May, 1 Thesiger was lent to ''Pembroke'' to assist in trials of {{UK-1Arethusa}} and was to take command of her upon commissioning.<ref>Thesiger

...''Oceana''. He was not found fit before October, however. Appointed to {{UK-Sparrow}}, which was operating out of Australia, in November, Mackworth was Mackworth was appointed as {{LieutRN}} & Commander of the {{UK-Arab|f=t}} on 7 November, 1905.{{NLDec05|p. 278}}

While still a commander, he was appointed command of the {{UK-Pathfinder|f=t}} on 20 January, 1908.{{NLOct08|p. 352}} He was thanked for ...om 12 September - 23 December of that year, though he still scored a first class.

...NB: manual edits to ShipCareer are discouraged: edit the data block at the Class page's foot --><div name=fredbot:career>{{ShipCareer|fullname=S.M.S. ''Bres ...four light cruisers of the [[Magdeburg Class Cruiser (1911)|''Magdeburg'' class]].

...redbot:career>{{ShipCareer|fullname=S.M.S. ''Frauenlob'' (1902)|fate2=by {{UK-1Southampton}} ...ne of ten light cruisers of the [[Gazelle Class Cruiser (1898)|''Gazelle'' class]].

...'' was one of seven [[Lightfoot Class Flotilla Leader (1915)|''Lightfoot'' class flotilla leaders]] built for the [[Royal Navy]]. ...diel'' was equipped to carry 66 "M" sinker mines when operating with the {{UK-DF|20}}.{{ARTSMining1917-18|Plate 7}}

...s one of 29 destroyers of the [[Acheron Class Destroyer (1910)|''Acheron'' class]]. In mid-1913, she was active with the {{UK-DF|4}}.{{NLJul13|p. 350}}

...twenty-nine destroyers of the [[Acheron Class Destroyer (1910)|''Acheron'' class]]. ''Archer'' was one of 18 [[Acheron Class Destroyer (1910)|''Acheron'' class destroyers]] fitted with W/T in 1912, becoming one of 123 destroyers so far

...S. ''Thrasher''''' was one of twenty-four [["B" Class Destroyer (1895)|"B" class destroyers]] built for the [[Royal Navy]] &mdash; a "30 knotter". ...e {{UK-Virago}} on 10 August 1897 for the Pacific Station, tender to the {{UK-1Phaeton|f=t}}.{{NMI|Wednesday, Aug 04, 1897; pg. 8; Issue 35273}}{{NMI|Sat

|{{UK-1Bellona|f=p}}||third class protected cruiser||29 Aug, 1890||Sold 1906 |{{UK-1Sunfish|f=p}}||destroyer||23 May, 1895||Broken up 1920

...class protected cruisers of the [[Leander Class Cruiser (1882)|''Leander'' class]] completed between 1885 and 1887. There was also a light cruiser that fought in the Great War named {{UK-1Arethusa}}.

...d class protected cruisers of the [[Barham Class Cruiser (1889)|''Barham'' class]] completed in 1890 and 1891. There was also a light cruiser named {{UK-Bellona}} that fought in the [[Great War]].

...class protected cruisers of the [[Leander Class Cruiser (1882)|''Leander'' class]] completed between 1885 and 1887. There was also a light cruiser that fought in the Great War named {{UK-Amphion}}.

...class protected cruisers of the [[Leander Class Cruiser (1882)|''Leander'' class]] completed between 1885 and 1887. There was also a light cruiser named {{UK-Phaeton}} that fought in the Great War.

...class protected cruisers of the [[Leander Class Cruiser (1882)|''Leander'' class]], but she served as a depot ship in the Great War. There was also a light cruiser named [[H.M.S. Leander (1931)|''Leander'']] launched in 1931.

The {{UK-LCS|4}} had five light cruisers operating in support of the [[Grand Fleet]] at the [[Battle of Jut * {{UK-Calliope}}, Commodore 2nd class [[Charles Edward Le Mesurier|Charles E. Le Mesurier]][[File:Com2.png|25px]]

The {{UK-LCS|2}} operated in a screening role for the [[Battle Cruiser Fleet]] at the [[Battle of Jutland]]. ...t for ''Southampton'' with enclosures from the captains of the other three light cruisers in his formation.{{UKJutlandOD|pp.175-184}}

{{UK-1Ajax}} operated in the {{UK-BS|2}} under the command of [[George Henry Baird|George H. Baird]],{{UKJutl ''From''—The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "{{UK-1Ajax}}."

...{{UK-Carnarvon}}, and two each to {{UK-Hyacinth}}, {{UK-Highflyer}} and {{UK-Hermes}}.{{AWO1913|457 of 15 Aug, 1913}} ...s of trials of the Dreyer [[Turret Control Table]] soon to take place in {{UK-QueenMary}}. It was anticipated that the instruments would then be sent to

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...George V Class Battleship (1911)|''King George V'']] classes, as well as {{UK-Thunderer|f=p}}.{{ARTS1913|p. 126}} ...George V Class Battleship (1911)|''King George V'']] classes, as well as {{UK-Thunderer|f=p}}.{{ARTS1913|p. 126}}

...ss}} which had been attached to the [[Grand Fleet]] and one of the new "K" class submarines.{{SMNLJan17|p. 12}}{{SMNLDec16|p. 12}} {|width=75% class="toccolours"

...{DE-VonDerTann}}, plus the armoured cruiser S.M.S. {{DE-Blucher}} and four light cruisers. Hipper's squadron sailed at 4:30 pm on 2 November, followed 90 mi ...' {{UKNSMonoXI| p.6}} Hipper's squadron narrowly missed a force of British light cruisers and destroyers that had been sent out to look for submarines and m

...e operation was to take place it was decided to add the {{UK-BCS|1}} and {{UK-BS|3}}.{{UKNSMonoXVI|pp. 8-9}} ...ntire Grand Fleet. The German operation was then cancelled after the light cruiser {{DE-Graudenz|f=p}} struck a mine and other German ships reported spotting

...ss destroyers and flotilla leaders. It was not anticipated that "C" class light cruisers and destroyers with "close-fit tubes" would be supplied. {{CatTorpedo|21-in|UK}}

The {{UK-DF|4}} screened the [[Grand Fleet]] in the battle and sustained heavy losse * {{UK-Tipperary}}, Flotilla leader (lost), Captain (D) [[Charles John Wintour]]

...|11}} in the [[Battle of Jutland]] was 14 [["M" Class Destroyer (1914)|"M" class destroyers]] and two leaders, organised as follows{{UKNavalOpsIII|p. 432}}{ * {{UK-Castor|f=t}}, Commodore (F) [[James Rose Price Hawksley|James R. P. Hawksle

...arwich Force]]) under the lead of the {{UK-Champion|f=t}}, screening the {{UK-BCS|1}}. * {{UK-Champion|f=t}}, flagship, {{CaptRN}} (D) [[James Uchtred Farie|James U. Far

...h and then served the same duty for the {{UK-BCS|1}}. {{UK-Attack}} and {{UK-1Defender}} sustained hits from 11-in shells, but kept in the action.{{Marc * {{UK-1Fearless|f=t}}, flagship, {{CaptRN}} (D) [[Charles Donnison Roper|Charles

...Cruiser Fleet]] to screen the {{UK-BCS|2}}, under the nominal command of {{UK-Lydiard}}.{{UKJutlandOD|pp. 253-4}} * {{UK-Lydiard}}, {{CommRN}} [[Malcolm Lennon Goldsmith|Malcolm L. Goldsmith]]

{{UK-PrincessRoyal}} operated with the {{UK-BCS|1}} at the [[Battle of Jutland]]. :I HAVE the honour to report that " {{UK-PrincessRoyal}},"

...'' class destroyers]] and the [[Boadicea Class Cruiser (1908)|''Boadicea'' class cruisers]]. ...from the rear door. A powder impulse was employed. It was like the 18-in light pattern tube, except it had a swing door. It had a hand brake and locking

...pre-war ASW efforts states: "This report is given rather fully, as, in the light of the present day experience, it serves very well to illustrate the amount {| class="collapsible wikitable collapsed"

|{{UK-1Indefatigable|f=p}}||second class protected cruiser||12 Mar, 1891||Sold 1913 |{{UK-1Intrepid|f=p}}||second class protected cruiser||20 Jun, 1891||Blockship 23 Apr, 1918

..." on 10 June, 1887.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/25709/page/3221 no. 25709. p. 3221.] 14 June, 1887.</ref> Skelton was appointed additional to the {{UK-President|f=t}} temporarily on 14 September, 1900.{{NLMar01|p. 294}} From

...Ceylon, the thirteenth child of J. S. Agar, a tea planter. Agar entered {{UK-1Britannia}} in May, 1905 after schooling at Framlingham College and [[East ...ms at Bermuda. The fourth and final term was spent at sea in the cruiser {{UK-Isis}}.<ref>''Report of the Director of Naval Education, for the Year 1905'

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Three '''''Perth'' class light cruisers''' were completed in Britain in 1935 and 1936. All three fought i {| class="wikitable collapsible" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="margin:

Four of the minimalist '''''Arethusa'' class light cruisers''' were completed in Britain between 1935 and 1937. {| class="wikitable collapsible" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="margin:

...e turrets replaced the double turrets used in preceding classes of British light cruisers at an increase of about 2,000 tons displacement. {| class="wikitable collapsible" border=2 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="margin:

...tune''''' was one of five [[Leander Class Cruiser (1931)|''Leander'' Class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. ...Portsmouth on 24 February, 1934. By mid-1934, she was serving with the {{UK-CS|2}} of the [[Home Fleet]],{{NLJul34|p. 257}} remaining there until at le

...' was one of five [[Southampton Class Cruiser (1936)|''Southampton'' Class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. <div name=fredbot:officeCapt otitle="Captain of H.M.S. ''Southampton''" nat=UK>

...Ajax''''' was one of five [[Leander Class Cruiser (1931)|''Leander'' Class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. <div name=fredbot:officeCapt otitle="Captain of H.M.S. ''Ajax''" nat=UK>

...' was one of five [[Southampton Class Cruiser (1936)|''Southampton'' Class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. Served in the {{UK-CS|18}} from early in World War II. In May 1941, she participated in the p

...sa''''' was one of four [[Arethusa Class Cruiser (1934)|''Arethusa'' Class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. ...complement on 12 June.{{NLJul37|p. 216}} She became the flagship of the {{UK-CS|3}} in the Mediterranean.

...rion''''' was one of five [[Leander Class Cruiser (1931)|''Leander'' Class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. Commissioned on 16 January, 1934 for service with the {{UK-CS|2}} of the Home Fleet.{{NLJul37|p. 258}}

...ra''''' was one of four [[Arethusa Class Cruiser (1934)|''Arethusa'' Class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. <div name=fredbot:officeCapt otitle="Captain of H.M.S. ''Aurora''" nat=UK>

...' was one of five [[Southampton Class Cruiser (1936)|''Southampton'' Class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. <div name=fredbot:officeCapt otitle="Captain of H.M.S. ''Birmingham''" nat=UK>

...' was one of five [[Southampton Class Cruiser (1936)|''Southampton'' Class light cruisers]] completed for the [[Royal Navy]]. <div name=fredbot:officeCapt otitle="Captain of H.M.S. ''Newcastle''" nat=UK>