10th Destroyer Flotilla


The British 10th Destroyer Flotilla, or Tenth Destroyer Flotilla, was a military formation of the Royal Navy from March from 1914 to 1919. It was reformed on an ad hoc basis from 1940 to 1941 and finally from 1944 to 1945.

History

First created in March 1914 it was later assigned to the Harwich Striking Force later renamed Harwich Force in April 1915. The flotilla took part in the Battle of Jutland, after Jutland it remained with the Harwich Force until it was disbanded in April 1919. The flotilla was reactivated again during World War Two but each time this was a temporary arrangement. It reformed as part of the Mediterranean Fleet from 1 June 1940 to 1 July 1941 before being de-mobilized. It was reformed for the last time as part of the Plymouth Command in April 1944 it was primarily known for its part in the Battle of Ushant it remained active until 1 December 1944 it was abolished in 1945.

Administration

Captains (D) afloat, 10th Destroyer Flotilla

Captain afloat is a Royal Navy appointment of an operational commander of a destroyer flotilla or squadron.