9th Battle Squadron (United Kingdom)
| 9th Battle Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | July 1914 – August 1914 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Size | Squadron |
The British 9th Battle Squadron was a short-lived Royal Navy squadron consisting of battleships serving in the Grand Fleet.
History
First World War
August 1914
HMS Hannibal
In August 1914, the 9th Battle Squadron was formed at Grimsby on 27 July 1914, and comprised a number of the older Majestic-class pre-dreadnought battleships. These included:[1]
Due to the age and obsolescence, on 7 August 1914 the 9th Battle Squadron was dissolved and the ships were allocated to guard ship duty and disarmed shortly after.
References
- ↑ Dittmar, F.J & Colledge J.J., British Warships 1914-1919 Ian Allan, London. 1972; ISBN 0-7110-0380-7
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