9th Battle Squadron
9th Battle Squadron | |
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HMS Hannibal | |
Active | July 1914 – August 1914 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Size | Squadron |
Military unit
The 9th Battle Squadron was a short-lived squadron of the British Royal Navy consisting of battleships serving in the Grand Fleet.[1]
History
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:[2]
- HMS Hannibal
- HMS Magnificent
- HMS Mars
- HMS Victorious
Due to the age and obsolescence of its constituent vessels, on 7 August 1914 the 9th Battle Squadron was dissolved and the ships were allocated to guard ship duty.
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