British First Cruiser Squadron returned at Malta in December 1927

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The American Consulate at Valetta, Malta wrote the US State of Secretary on 7 December 1927 that the British First Cruiser Squadron of the Mediterranean Fleet reteturned to Malta. Commander-in-chief was rear admiral W.H.D. Boyle (1), C.B., his flagship HMS Frobisher.(2) The squadron served in Chinese waters since January 1927. The Frobisher was to depart on 10 December towards Devonport to be recommissioned and refitted. The flag of Boyle was to be transferred to another ship of the squadron.

Notes

1. William Henry Dudley Boyle 12th Earl of Cork and 12th Earl of Orrey (30 November 1873, Farnham, Surrey, England-19 April 1967 London, England), served in the Royal Navy between 1886-1940 ending in the rank of Admiral of the Fleet.

2. Part of Hawkins-class heavy cruisers preceded by Town-class succeeded by County-class, laid down by HM Dockyard Devonport on 2 August 1916, launched on 20 March 1920, commissioned on 20 September 1924, training ship since 1932, again as heavy cruiser in March 1942, again as training ship in May 1946, decommissioned in 1947 and sold to be broken up on 26 March 1949.

Source

National Archives. Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration Series: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Great Britain. Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: 841.315 THRU 841.31553 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: Movement of Naval Vessels: 841.33 - 841.3311/64