9th Battle Squadron (United Kingdom)
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| 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
File:HMS Hannibal.jpg
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
