British Mediterranean Fleet planning to return to Malta on 18 August 1927

Sketch of Vice Admiral Sir Roger Keyes (1872–1945), KCB, CMG, CVO, DSO, by the British painter Glyn Warren Philpot, 1918. 

Courtesy of the collection of the Imperial War Museums.

The American Consulate at Valetta, Malta wrote the US State of Secretary on 16 August 1927 No. 165 that the British Mediterranean Fleet commanded by Sir Roger Keyes (1) planned to leave the same day Argostoli back to Malta completing the first half of the Summer Cruise in Greek and Turkish waters. Arrival at Malta was to be on 18 August where she would stay until 2 September when she would depart for the second half of the Summer Cruise.

Note

1. Roger John Brownlow Keyes, 1st Baron Keyes (4 October 1872 Punjab, British India-26 December 1945 Tingewick, United Kingdom). served in the Royal Navy between 1885-1935 and 1940-1941 ending his career in the rank of Admiral of the Fleet.

Source

National Archives. Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records AdministrationSeries: 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. Microcopy 580 roll 92.