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===1 June, 1915===
The '''British Adriatic Squadron''' was a naval force spawned from the [[Mediterranean Fleet]] for the purpose of keeping Austro-Hungarian naval forces contained and controlled in the Adriatic Sea.
 
It would be created in mid-1915 from four old battleships and light cruisers.  Over time, submarines, destroyers and monitors would be featured in its moderate force count.  A need to work closely with Italian and French allies would demand patience and diplomacy.
 
===June, 1915===
The squadron is born, but is labelled merely as a group of ships on "Detached Service" from the [[Mediterranean Fleet]].  {{UK-Queen}} is the flagship, having formerly been the second flagship in the Mediterrean Fleet.  The formation's initial strength is four battleships and four light cruisers.{{SMNLJun15|p. 20}}
The squadron is born, but is labelled merely as a group of ships on "Detached Service" from the [[Mediterranean Fleet]].  {{UK-Queen}} is the flagship, having formerly been the second flagship in the Mediterrean Fleet.  The formation's initial strength is four battleships and four light cruisers.{{SMNLJun15|p. 20}}


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===1 July, 1915===
===July, 1915===
{{UK-Dartmouth}} has been replaced by {{UK-Topaze}}.  Strength remains as four battleships and four light cruisers.{{SMNLJul15|p. 20}}
{{UK-Dartmouth}} has been replaced by {{UK-Topaze}}.  Strength remains as four battleships and four light cruisers.{{SMNLJul15|p. 20}}


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===1 August, 1915===
===August, 1915===
The light cruisers {{UK-Weymouth}} and {{UK-Bristol}} have joined.  Strength is now four battleships and six light cruisers.{{SMNLAug15|p. 20}}
The light cruisers {{UK-Weymouth}} and {{UK-Bristol}} have joined.  Strength is now four battleships and six light cruisers.{{SMNLAug15|p. 20}}


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===1 September, 1915===
===September, 1915===
The {{UK-1Duncan|f=t}} has joined.  Strength is now five battleships and six light cruisers.{{SMNLSep15|p. 20}}
The {{UK-1Duncan|f=t}} has joined.  Strength is now five battleships and six light cruisers.{{SMNLSep15|p. 20}}


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===1 October, 1915===
===October, 1915===
A submarine component has been added with {{UK-B7}}, {{UK-B8}} and {{UK-B9}} joining from the [[Mediterranean Submarine Flotilla]].  {{UK-Dartmouth}} has joined as a seventh light cruiser.{{SMNLOct15|p. 20 and Supplements through X}}
A submarine component has been added with {{UK-B7}}, {{UK-B8}} and {{UK-B9}} joining from the [[Mediterranean Submarine Flotilla]].  {{UK-Dartmouth}} has joined as a seventh light cruiser.{{SMNLOct15|p. 20}}


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| style="background:#CEDFF2" align=center colspan=7 | '''British Adriatic Squadron`'''
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|colspan=2| ||align=center|{{UK-B7}}||align=center|{{UK-B8}}||align=center|{{UK-B9}}
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===November, 1915===
"B" class boats {{UK-B6}}, {{UK-B10}} and {{UK-B11}} have also joined from the [[Mediterranean Submarine Flotilla]], increasing strength to five battleships, seven light cruisers and six coastal submarines.{{SMNLNov15|p. 20}}
{|width=75% class="toccolours"
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| style="background:#CEDFF2" align=center colspan=7 | '''British Adriatic Squadron'''
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|align=center colspan=7|'''Battleships'''
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| ||align=center|{{UK-Queen}}||align=center|{{UK-1Duncan}}||align=center|{{UK-Implacable}}||align=center|{{UK-London}}||align=center|{{UK-PrinceOfWales}}
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|align=center colspan=7|'''Light Cruisers'''
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|align=center|{{UK-Amethyst}}||align=center|{{UK-Bristol}}||align=center|{{UK-Dartmouth}}||align=center|{{UK-Dublin}}||align=center|{{UK-Sapphire}}||align=center|{{UK-Topaze}}||align=center|{{UK-Weymouth}}
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|align=center colspan=7|'''Fleet Messenger'''
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|align=center colspan=7|{{UK-1Isis}}
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|align=center colspan=7|'''Submarines'''
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|colspan=1| ||align=center|{{UK-B6}}||align=center|{{UK-B7}}||align=center|{{UK-B8}}||align=center|{{UK-B9}}||align=center|{{UK-B10}}||align=center|{{UK-B11}}
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===December, 1915===
{{UK-Implacable}} has left to some undiscovered assignment, leaving four battleships, seven light cruisers and six coastal submarines.{{SMNLDec15|p. 20}}
{|width=75% class="toccolours"
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| style="background:#CEDFF2" align=center colspan=7 | '''British Adriatic Squadron'''
|-
|align=center colspan=7|'''Battleships'''
|-
| ||align=center|{{UK-Queen}}||align=center|{{UK-1Duncan}}||align=center|{{UK-London}}||align=center|{{UK-PrinceOfWales}}
|-
|align=center colspan=7|'''Light Cruisers'''
|-
|align=center|{{UK-Amethyst}}||align=center|{{UK-Bristol}}||align=center|{{UK-Dartmouth}}||align=center|{{UK-Dublin}}||align=center|{{UK-Sapphire}}||align=center|{{UK-Topaze}}||align=center|{{UK-Weymouth}}
|-
|align=center colspan=7|'''Fleet Messenger'''
|-
|align=center colspan=7|{{UK-1Isis}}
|-
|align=center colspan=7|'''Submarines'''
|-
|colspan=1| ||align=center|{{UK-B6}}||align=center|{{UK-B7}}||align=center|{{UK-B8}}||align=center|{{UK-B9}}||align=center|{{UK-B10}}||align=center|{{UK-B11}}
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===January, 1916===
Light cruiser {{UK-Liverpool}} has joined, and {{UK-Bristol}}, {{UK-Amethyst}} and {{UK-Dublin}} have left, leaving four battleships, five light cruisers and six coastal submarines.  {{UK-B11}} is now being designated the "parent" sub.{{SMNLJan16|p. 21}}
{|width=75% class="toccolours"
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| style="background:#CEDFF2" align=center colspan=7 | '''British Adriatic Squadron'''
|-
|align=center colspan=7|'''Battleships'''
|-
| ||align=center|{{UK-Queen}}||align=center|{{UK-1Duncan}}||align=center|{{UK-London}}||align=center|{{UK-PrinceOfWales}}
|-
|align=center colspan=7|'''Light Cruisers'''
|-
| ||align=center|{{UK-Liverpool}}||align=center|{{UK-Dartmouth}}||align=center|{{UK-Sapphire}}||align=center|{{UK-Topaze}}||align=center|{{UK-Weymouth}}
|-
|align=center colspan=7|'''Fleet Messenger'''
|-
|align=center colspan=7|{{UK-1Isis}}
|-
|align=center colspan=7|'''Submarines'''
|-
|colspan=1| ||align=center|{{UK-B6}}||align=center|{{UK-B7}}||align=center|{{UK-B8}}||align=center|{{UK-B9}}||align=center|{{UK-B10}}||align=center|{{UK-B11}}*
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{{TBC}}


==Rear-Admirals Commanding==
==Rear-Admirals Commanding==

Revision as of 20:20, 18 June 2020

The British Adriatic Squadron was a naval force spawned from the Mediterranean Fleet for the purpose of keeping Austro-Hungarian naval forces contained and controlled in the Adriatic Sea.

It would be created in mid-1915 from four old battleships and light cruisers. Over time, submarines, destroyers and monitors would be featured in its moderate force count. A need to work closely with Italian and French allies would demand patience and diplomacy.

June, 1915

The squadron is born, but is labelled merely as a group of ships on "Detached Service" from the Mediterranean Fleet. Queen is the flagship, having formerly been the second flagship in the Mediterrean Fleet. The formation's initial strength is four battleships and four light cruisers.[1]

Detached from Mediterranean Fleet
Battleships
QueenRAdm.png Implacable London Prince of Wales
Light Cruisers
Dartmouth Dublin Amethyst Sapphire

July, 1915

Dartmouth has been replaced by Topaze. Strength remains as four battleships and four light cruisers.[2]

British Adriatic Squadron
Battleships
QueenRAdm.png Implacable London Prince of Wales
Light Cruisers
Dublin Amethyst Sapphire Topaze

August, 1915

The light cruisers Weymouth and Bristol have joined. Strength is now four battleships and six light cruisers.[3]

British Adriatic Squadron
Battleships
  QueenRAdm.png Implacable London Prince of Wales
Light Cruisers
Amethyst Bristol Dublin Sapphire Topaze Weymouth

September, 1915

The pre-dreadnought Duncan has joined. Strength is now five battleships and six light cruisers.[4]

British Adriatic Squadron
Battleships
  QueenRAdm.png Duncan Implacable London Prince of Wales
Light Cruisers
Amethyst Bristol Dublin Sapphire Topaze Weymouth

October, 1915

A submarine component has been added with B 7, B 8 and B 9 joining from the Mediterranean Submarine Flotilla. Dartmouth has joined as a seventh light cruiser.[5]

British Adriatic Squadron
Battleships
  Queen Duncan Implacable London Prince of Wales
Light Cruisers
Amethyst Bristol Dartmouth Dublin Sapphire Topaze Weymouth
Fleet Messenger
Isis
Submarines
  B 7 B 8 B 9

November, 1915

"B" class boats B 6, B 10 and B 11 have also joined from the Mediterranean Submarine Flotilla, increasing strength to five battleships, seven light cruisers and six coastal submarines.[6]

British Adriatic Squadron
Battleships
  Queen Duncan Implacable London Prince of Wales
Light Cruisers
Amethyst Bristol Dartmouth Dublin Sapphire Topaze Weymouth
Fleet Messenger
Isis
Submarines
  B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B 10 B 11

December, 1915

Implacable has left to some undiscovered assignment, leaving four battleships, seven light cruisers and six coastal submarines.[7]

British Adriatic Squadron
Battleships
  Queen Duncan London Prince of Wales
Light Cruisers
Amethyst Bristol Dartmouth Dublin Sapphire Topaze Weymouth
Fleet Messenger
Isis
Submarines
  B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B 10 B 11

January, 1916

Light cruiser Liverpool has joined, and Bristol, Amethyst and Dublin have left, leaving four battleships, five light cruisers and six coastal submarines. B 11 is now being designated the "parent" sub.[8]

British Adriatic Squadron
Battleships
  Queen Duncan London Prince of Wales
Light Cruisers
  Liverpool Dartmouth Sapphire Topaze Weymouth
Fleet Messenger
Isis
Submarines
  B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B 10 B 11*

[TO BE CONTINUED - TONE]

Rear-Admirals Commanding

Dates of appointment given:

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (June, 1915). p. 20.
  2. ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (July, 1915). p. 20.
  3. ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (August, 1915). p. 20.
  4. ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (September, 1915). p. 20.
  5. ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 20.
  6. ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (November, 1915). p. 20.
  7. ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (December, 1915). p. 20.
  8. ↑ Supplement to the Monthly Navy List. (January, 1916). p. 21.
  9. ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. f. 32.
  10. ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. f. 32.
  11. ↑ Kerr Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/42. f. 30.
  12. ↑ Squadrons and Senior Naval Officers in Existence on 11th November, 1918. f. 32.
  13. ↑ Heneage Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/43. f. 174.

Bibliography

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