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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 commmanded 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]
Rear-Admirals Commanding
Dates of appointment given:
- Rear-Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson, 16 October, 1908.[7]
- Rear-Admiral Sir Douglas A. Gamble, 26 September, 1910.[8]
- Rear-Admiral William Lowther Grant, 1 August 1914.[9][10]
Composition
August, 1914.
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, and Which Have Now Ceased to Exist." The National Archives. ADM 6/461. Unnumbered page.
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ "New Sea Lord" (News). The Times. Friday, 7 August, 1914. Issue 40597, col D, pg. 4.
- ↑ Goldrick. The King's Ships were at Sea. p. 27.
- ↑ see footnotes indicating Grant's command.
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