The 7th Destroyer Flotilla,[1] also styled as the Seventh Destroyer Flotilla, was a military formation of the Royal Navy from 1911 to 1939.
| 7th Destroyer Flotilla | |
|---|---|
| Active | November, 1911 – May 1939 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Size | Flotilla |
| Commanders | |
| First | Captain Arthur Hulbert |
| Last | Captain Llewellyn Morgan |
History
editThe flotilla was first formed in November 1911, and was disbanded in May 1939, before the outbreak of the Second World War. Its first commander was Captain Arthur Hulbert, and its last was Captain Llewellyn Morgan.[2]
Administration
editCaptains (D) afloat, 7th Destroyer Flotilla
editCaptain (D) afloat is a Royal Navy appointment of an operational commander of a destroyer flotilla or squadron.[3]
References
edit- ^ Field, Andrew (1999). Royal Navy Strategy in the Far East 1919-1939: Planning for War Against Japan. Cambridge, England: Routledge. p. 206. ISBN 9781135774080.
- ^ Harley, Simon; Lovell, Tony. "Seventh Destroyer Flotilla (Royal Navy) - The Dreadnought Project". www.dreadnoughtproject.org. Harley and Lovell, 19 May 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ^ Whitby, Michael (2011). Commanding Canadians: The Second World War Diaries of A.F.C. Layard. Vancouver, Canada: UBC Press. p. Abbrev: XV. ISBN 9780774840378.
Sources
edit- Field, Andrew (1999). Royal Navy Strategy in the Far East 1919–1939: Planning for War Against Japan. Cambridge, England: Routledge. ISBN 9781135774080.
- Harley, Simon; Lovell, Tony. (2018) "Seventh Destroyer Flotilla (Royal Navy) - The Dreadnought Project". www.dreadnoughtproject.org. Harley and Lovell.
- Whitby, Michael (2011). Commanding Canadians: The Second World War Diaries of A.F.C. Layard. Vancouver, Canada: UBC Press. ISBN 9780774840378.
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