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The Danube Flotilla[1] was naval formation of the British Mediterranean Fleet from 1919 to 1926.

History

The British Naval Mission in Serbia, formed in 1914, was involved in the Serbian Campaign of World War I against the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Its flag ship was HMS Gloworm [2] an Insect-class gunboat that was designed for use in shallow rivers or inshore and they were intended for use on the River Danube towards the end of World War I.

The flotilla was operating out of Baja, Hungary under the command of Captain Vernon Haggard in 1919.[3] The flotilla was disbanded in 1926.

Senior Officers, commanding

Rank Flag Name Term Notes/Ref
Senior Officer, Danube Flotilla
1 Captain Файл:Generic-Navy-O7.svg Vernon Haggard 1919 – 4 February 1920 [4] (later Admiral)
2 Captain Файл:Generic-Navy-O7.svg James F. Warton 23 March, 1920 – 1 August, 1920 [5] (later Rear-admiral)
3 Captain Файл:Generic-Navy-O7.svg Arthur L. Snagge 1 August, 1920 – 25 September 1922 [6] (later Vice-admiral)
4 Captain Файл:Generic-Navy-O7.svg Arthur E. F. Bedford 25 September 1922 – 22 September 1923 [7] (later Vice admiral)
5 Captain Файл:Generic-Navy-O7.svg Douglas B. Le Motte 22 September 1923 – 4 January, 1926 [8] (later Rear admiral)

References

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Bibliography

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  • Admiralty, Great Britain (January 1923). "Flag Officers in Commission". Navy List. London England: HM Stationery Office.
  • Admiralty, Great Britain (July 1924). "Flag Officers in Commission". Navy List. London England: HM Stationery Office.
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