H.M.S. Syren (1900)
| H.M.S. Syren (1900) | |
|---|---|
| Pendant Number: | P.72 (1914) D.93 (Sep 1915) D.85 (Jan 1918)[1] |
| Builder: | Palmer Shipbuilding and Iron Company[2] |
| Ordered: | 1899 Programme[3] |
| Laid down: | 24 Nov, 1899[4] |
| Launched: | 20 Dec, 1900[5] |
| Commissioned: | Feb, 1902[6] |
| Broken up: | 1920[7] |
H.M.S. Syren was one of twenty-four "B" class destroyers built for the Royal Navy — a "30 knotter".
Construction & Service
The last of thirteen 30-knot T.B.Ds. built by Palmer, Syren underwent her full-power trials on 10 September, 1901. She drew just 5' 13⁄8" forward and 9' 3⁄4 aft. She made exactly 30 knots over three hours, total i.h.p. 6,708. Earlier coal trials had judged her consumption to be 2.4 pounds per i.h.p.-hour. Both speed and consumption were worse than previous articles had produced, but she carried 40 more tons than Star (Palmers' first 30 knotter) and 30 tons more than the recently-delivered Myrmidon.[8]
On 6 May 1902, Syren collided with the first class protected cruiser Hawke while under the command of Lieutenant Herbert Meade. A Court of Enquiry concluded that no one was to blame in the misadventure.[9]
While making 25 knots on the night of 1 May 1905 as part of T.B.D. exercises within Berehaven Harbour, Syren ran "badly ashore as far aft as foremost torpedo tube", albeit without great personal injuries beind suffered. However, the vessel had nearly been broken in half by the impact.[10] A Court Martial determined that Commander Sidney Richard Olivier had made an error of judgement in the event, earning him a reprimand and causing him to be replaced in command.
In mid-1913, Syren was operating with the Sixth Destroyer Flotilla.[11]
Captains
Dates of appointment are provided when known.
- Lieutenant in Command Herbert Meade, 1902[12] – 12 November, 1902[13]
- Lieutenant & Commander Henry C. R. Brocklebank, 5 November, 1902[14] – 3 April, 1903[15]
- Commander Brian H. F. Barttelot, 3 April, 1903[16] – 15 December, 1903[17]
- Commander Noel Grant, 15 December, 1903[18][19] – 8 February, 1905[20]
- Commander Sidney R. Olivier, 8 February, 1905 – 8 May, 1905
- Lieutenant & Commander Francis R. Wood, 28 May, 1906[21] – 15 October, 1906[Inference]
- Lieutenant-Commander Bertram O. F. Phibbs, 15 October, 1906[22] – 5 March, 1908
- Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Henniker-Heaton, 5 March, 1908[23][24] – 1 January, 1910[25]
- Lieutenant & Commander George L. D. Gibbs, 1 January, 1910[26][27] – 1 August, 1911[28]
- Lieutenant & Commander Kenneth F. Sworder, 1 August, 1911[29][30] – 4 June, 1913[31]
- Commander William G. A. Kennedy, 4 June, 1913[32] – 15 August, 1913
- Commander Gilbert C. W. Crispin, 10 July, 1913 – 11 August, 1913
- Commander Thomas C. H. Williams, 15 August, 1913[33] – 10 August, 1915
- Commander Ernest L. Cardale, 10 August, 1915[34][35] – 11 November, 1916[36]
- Lieutenant in Command Frank A. C. Baker, 11 November, 1916[37] – 28 November, 1916[38] (temporary)
- Commander William D. Irvin, 15 November, 1916[39]
- Lieutenant in Command Adam Ferguson, 29 January, 1917 – 6 July, 1917
- Lieutenant R.N.R. in Command Charles C. Halliday, 6 July, 1917[40] – 8 February, 1918
- Lieutenant R.N.R. in Command Cyril H. Bromley, 1 November, 1918[41][42] – 20 January, 1919[43]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships 1914–1919. p. 57.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 97.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 97.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 97.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 97.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 97.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 97.
- ↑ "Trial of the Syren." The Times (London, England), 11 Sept. 1901, p. 8.
- ↑ Meade Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 177.
- ↑ "H.M.S. Syren Ashore." The Times (London, England), 3 May 1905, p. 8.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 381.
- ↑ Meade Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 177.
- ↑ Meade Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44. f. 177.
- ↑ Brocklebank Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/390. f. 431.
- ↑ Brocklebank Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/390. f. 431.
- ↑ Barttelot Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 238.
- ↑ Barttelot Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 238.
- ↑ Grant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/69. f. 36.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1904). p. 381.
- ↑ Grant Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43/69. f. 36.
- ↑ The Navy List. (June, 1906). p. 381.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1907). p. 381.
- ↑ Henniker-Heaton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/442. f. 508.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1909). p. 381.
- ↑ Henniker-Heaton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/442. f. 508.
- ↑ Gibbs Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/57/166. f. 371.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1911). p. 381.
- ↑ Gibbs Service Record The National Archives. ADM 196/57/166. f. 371.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 381.
- ↑ Sworder Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/259. f. ?.
- ↑ Sworder Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/49/259. f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1913). p. 381.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1915). p. 398n.
- ↑ Cardale Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/127. f. 131.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 398m.
- ↑ Cardale Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/127. f. 131.
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/280. f. 650.
- ↑ Baker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/280. f. 650.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 398n.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 398d.
- ↑ Bromley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/56/148. f. 148.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 913.
- ↑ Bromley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/56/148. f. 148.
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