Third Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)
History
From November, 1904 to November, 1906, the Third Cruiser Squadron was commanded by Rear-Admiral Sir Hedworth Lambton.[1] He was succeeded by Rear-Admiral Henry D. Barry, who hoisted his flag at Portsmouth in the Bacchante on 10 November, 1906.[2] Rear-Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson assumed command of the squadron on 16 October, 1908.[3] It is assumed that upon the reorganisation of the Home Fleet in mid-1909, the Third Cruiser Squadron became the Sixth Cruiser Squadron, and the name Third Cruiser Squadron was given to nucleus crew ships at the Home Ports.[Inference]
Rear-Admiral Charles E. Madden assumed command of the Third Cruiser Squadron on 11 December, 1912, and was succeeded on 19 December, 1913[4] by Rear-Admiral William C. Pakenham.[5]
February, 1907
Following the re-organisation of the fleets.[6]
5 August, 1914
At the commencement of hostilities against Germany.[7]
January, 1916
Argyll had been wrecked in October, 1915,[8] leaving three ships in the squadron.[9]
- H.M.S. Antrim.
- H.M.S. Devonshire.
- H.M.S. Roxburgh.
Vice and Rear-Admirals Commanding
Dates of appointment given:
- Rear-Admiral Sir Hedworth Lambton, 10 November, 1904.[10]
- Rear-Admiral Henry D. Barry, 10 November, 1906.
- Rear-Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson, 16 October, 1908.
1909-1912, served as Nucleus Crew Squadron.
- Rear-Admiral Charles E. Madden, 11 Decmeber, 1912.
- Rear-Admiral William C. Pakenham, 19 December, 1913.
- Vice-Admiral William L. Grant, 11 March, 1915.[11]
- Rear-Admiral Montague E. Browning, 27 July, 1915.[12]
Footnotes
- ↑ "Admiral of the Fleet Sir H. Meux" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 21 September, 1929. Issue 45314, col B, pg. 12.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 12 November, 1906. Issue 38175, col D, pg. 7.
- ↑ Jackson Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 682.
- ↑ Madden Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 83.
- ↑ Pakenham Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 13.
- ↑ Hazell's Annual, 1908. pp. 306-307.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships. p. 15.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships. p. 43.
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships. p. 18.
- ↑ Meux Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 774.
- ↑ "Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918, and Which Have Now Ceased to Exist." The National Archives. ADM 6/461. ["Squadrons.'] f. 14.
- ↑ Ibid.
Bibliography
- Dittmar, F.J.; Colledge, J.J. (1972). British Warships 1914–1919. London: Ian Allan.
