7th Battle Squadron


The 7th Battle Squadron was a squadron of the British Royal Navy assembled prior to World War One it was assigned to the Third Fleet and consisted of pre-dreadnought type battleships the oldest ships in fleet it existed from 1912 to 1914.

History

The squadron was established on 2 July 1912 when Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Jackson assumed command. His second in command Rear-Admiral Charles Dundas was also appointed. The squadron was attached to the Third Fleet. On 13 July 1914 Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Bethell succeeded Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Jackson. On 8 August 1914 the 7th Battle Squadron was absorbed into the 8th Battle Squadron, which consisted of the oldest pre-dreadnought battleships of the Royal Navy.

Vice-Admirals commanding

Post holders included:

Rear-Admirals, Second in command

Post holders included:

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