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| Great Britain | Jan 4 2010, 10:16 PM Post #1 |
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The strength of the Royal Marines is to be the subject of a study, with a report being issued in early 1837. Fourteen ships of the line will be detached from the Mediterranean Fleet to the North Atlantic Station at Gibraltar, which will be renamed the Atlantic Fleet: HMS Rodney 92 HMS Prince George 90 HMS Thunderer 84 HMS Bellerophon 80 HMS Vanguard 78 HMS Donegal 76 HMS Captivity 74 HMS Hercules 74 HMS Milford 74 HMS Carnatic 74 HMS Tremendous 74 HMS Wellesley 74 HMS Terrible 74 HMS Triumph 74 A further number of frigates will be attached to the Atlantic Fleet at a later time yet to be specified. Eight ships of the line will sail for Calcutta in early March to join the East Indies Station, which is to be renamed the Eastern Fleet: HMS Ganges 84 HMS Asia 84 HMS Bombay 84 HMS Calcutta 84 HMS Foudroyant 80 HMS Rochfort 80 HMS Blake 74 HMS Achille 74 They are estimated to arrive in December, and will each carry a reinforced contingent of 120 Royal Marines. A number of orders of new ships to be laid down in 1836 are in the final stages of Admiralty processing. A frigate squadron will be dispatched to the Australian colonies and the Pacific from the Channel Fleet, stopping at St Helena and Mauritius to embark units from the garrisons there for deployment in New Zealand and the Far East. |
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| Great Britain | Jan 10 2010, 10:12 PM Post #2 |
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The following ships will be laid down in various Royal Naval Dockyards in the second half of the year: Hood (120) Albion (90) Hannibal (90) Superb (80) Mars (80) Completion is expected by 1840. |
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| Great Britain | Jan 11 2010, 03:44 AM Post #3 |
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The second rate ship of the line HMS Temeraire, a veteran of the Battle of Trafalgar, is to be decommissioned and preserved for possible employment as a stationary depot ship in good condition. |
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| Great Britain | Jan 12 2010, 01:10 AM Post #4 |
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An exploratory study will be carried out into the possible utility of establishing a Royal Naval base on the great natural harbour at Portland. Examination will also be made of the harbours at Falmouth and Poole. |
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| Great Britain | Jan 14 2010, 02:45 AM Post #5 |
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A study on the necessary strength and establishment of the Royal Marines is to be commissioned in 1837, to report in 1838. |
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| Great Britain | Jan 30 2010, 02:36 AM Post #6 |
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An Admiralty study into the expansion of construction facilities for steam machinery at Woolwich and the establishment of other such facilities at Chatham, Devonport and Portsmouth has been commissioned. The survey study of the possible employment of Portland Harbour as the site of a new fleet base has indicated that the utility of the location is quite considerable and recommended that preliminary planning be commenced. The first study on the strength of the Royal Marines has concluded that a general increase would have a positive impact on the operational utility of the force. Plans for the design of a series of shallow draft gunboats for use off the coast of West Africa and in the Orient have been commissioned. |
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| Great Britain | Feb 7 2010, 03:19 AM Post #7 |
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The study on the operational role and strength of the Royal Marines has concluded, with a number of key findings. Firstly, that there be an increase in the number of Royal Marines regularly deployed on ships of the line and frigates; secondly, that Royal Marine garrison forces at key naval bases be increased; thirdly, recruitment and training to be subject to modification to reflect these requirements; and fourthly, that a strategic reserve force of eight battalions be established and headquarted at home. Planning and initial development has commenced at Portland. Expansion of facilities at Portsmouth, Devonport, Dover, Chatham and Woolwich has been approved. A class of experimental steam gunboats have been ordered, in line with the previously expressed requirement. Orders for machinery, guns and the ships themselves will follow over the course of the coming months. |
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| Great Britain | Feb 9 2010, 06:32 AM Post #8 |
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Royal Navy forces operating on anti slavery patrols on the coast of West Africa have recently been reinforced and will be increasing the intensity of operations. |
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| Great Britain | Feb 14 2010, 09:08 AM Post #9 |
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The new ships of the line HMS Nile (92), HMS Queen (116) and HMS Indus (80) will conduct a training voyage to the West Indies after their completion and acceptance into service in February. Hood, Albion, Hannibal, Superb and Mars are on target for completion in 1840. Funding for the completion of St. George (120), London (92), Collingwood (80), Hindostan (80) and Goliath (80) is to be increased in 1839 with the aim of increasing the amount of workers and materials to allow for completion of these ships by February of 1840. The total projected for these purposes is 100000 pounds. Further naval construction of conventionally powered and designed ships of the line is to be the subject of an appraisal as to whether there is either a pressing requirement or utility for such construction, or whether facilities and funding can be turned over to the dual purposes of examining steam engine conversion and large scale expansion of naval facilities. Construction costs for the development of the new Royal Naval Base at Portland are to be funded using the following schedule: 1838/39: £75000 1839/40: £150000 1840/41: £250000 1841/42: £250000 1842/43: £150000 Further costs will arise regarding infrastructure, dockyard machinery, construction slips and other installations. Determination of necessary costs for the expansion of facilities and steam machinery plants at Portsmouth, Devonport, Dover, Chatham and Woolwich is underway. |
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| Great Britain | Feb 19 2010, 07:57 AM Post #10 |
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A special naval construction bill has been proposed, providing for the construction and armament of a number of new first, second and third rate ships of the line. |
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| Great Britain | Feb 20 2010, 07:57 AM Post #11 |
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The first rate ship of the line HMS San Josef is to be transferred to the Austrian Navy. Preliminary designs have been ordered for a number of 120 gun first rates, 96 gun second rates and 74 gun third rates. |
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| Great Britain | Feb 20 2010, 12:30 PM Post #12 |
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A requirement for the development of a very large mortar and a large shell gun has been issued. The steam gunboat design is progressing at an expected level. Incorporation of the capacity for mortar and rocket armament has been included in the design. |
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| Great Britain | Feb 21 2010, 03:36 AM Post #13 |
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3 first rates, 2 second rates and 4 third rate ships of the line have been ordered, to be laid down in early 1840: Crown (125) Hercules (125) Aboukir (125) Windsor Castle (96) Madras (96) Santo Domingo (84) Sceptre (84) Repulse (84) Victorious (84) Edited by Great Britain, Feb 28 2010, 10:36 AM.
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| Great Britain | Feb 21 2010, 08:12 AM Post #14 |
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The operational requirement for a shell gun has been refined to 9.2" 72cwt piece for greatest effect. Implementation of the findings of the report on the strength of the Royal Marines is to commence following the conclusion of current conflicts, with a long term aim towards forces equivalent to four battalions operating with the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Eastern Fleets, with appropriate adjustments to Royal Marine shipboard components to reflect this. Edited by Great Britain, Feb 21 2010, 08:15 AM.
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| Great Britain | Feb 22 2010, 07:38 AM Post #15 |
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Upon completion, the following ships are to be sent to join the Mediterranean Fleet for working up exercises and other operations as required: Hood (120) St. George (120) London (92) Albion (90) Hannibal (90) Superb (80) Mars (80) Collingwood (80) Hindostan (80) Goliath (80) |
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| Great Britain | Feb 27 2010, 01:38 AM Post #16 |
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With the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, redeployment of a number of ships of the line will occur, with the Atlantic Fleet returning to Gibraltar. An experimental screw driven steamship will be ordered in 1840 on the completion of trials of the SS Archimedes. The 9.2" shell gun is to enter service in late 1842. |
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| Great Britain | Feb 28 2010, 06:58 AM Post #17 |
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A number of older ships of the line will be retired as an economy measure with the entry of new ships into the fleet: Dreadnought Queen Charlotte Achille Venerable Barham Talavera Prince Vigo Defence Dublin Stirling Castle Medway Wellington Windsor Castle Duke Prince George Donegal Captivity Milford Carnatic Terrible Triumph Mulgrave Warrior Beschermer Romney Jupiter Greenwich Vindictive These measures will come into effect from 1840. The removal of these 29 ships from service and reserve is expected to save upwards of 500,000 pounds. Fourth and fifth rate ships of the line will be removed from service, with concentration on 1st and 2nd rate ships for future construction. A similar study on frigates and optimal strength will be conducted to determine the precise construction needs of the Royal Navy over the coming years. Recommendations have been made that construction and planning cater for increased requirements in the Eastern and China Stations, appropriate reinforcement to the North America and West Indies Station and re-establishment of South America, Pacific and East African Stations. It is estimated that this will require at least sixteen ships of the line from the planned construction programme. Edited by Great Britain, Feb 28 2010, 07:32 AM.
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| Great Britain | Feb 28 2010, 10:40 AM Post #18 |
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The first rate ship Trafalgar, currently under construction, is to be launched in early 1840 to make way for new ships to be laid down. The current Trafalgar is to be renamed HMS Renown. |
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| Great Britain | Mar 4 2010, 07:56 AM Post #19 |
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A requirement for a class of new frigates has been issued. The following ships of the line have been laid down, with completion expected in 1843: Crown (125) Hercules (125) Aboukir (125) Windsor Castle (96) Madras (96) Santo Domingo (84) Sceptre (84) Repulse (84) Victorious (84) The following names have been provisionally approved for ships to be laid down in 1841: Centurion (125) Ocean (125) Agincourt (125) Berwick (96) Edgar (96) Albion (96) Swiftsure (84) Australia (84) Fame (84) Surprise (84) Edited by Great Britain, Mar 29 2010, 09:21 AM.
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| Great Britain | Mar 6 2010, 03:26 PM Post #20 |
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In line with previous announcements, the following logistic steps have been implemented for the Royal Marines: - The strength of shipboard contingents be fixed at 120 for ships of the line and 50 for frigates - That the presence of shipboard contingents be contingent on the location and mission of the ship - That garrisons of two battalions, or two thousand five hundred men, be established in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, India and the Far East at Malta, Gibraltar, Bombay and Singapore, respectively. - That garrisons of four companies, or five hundred men, be established at Bermuda, Jamaica, Halifax, Hong Kong and Trincomalee - That recruitment will be increased over the course of the next decade to fill these requirements - That the sum of £500,000 be allocated to the Royal Marines over the course of the next 5 years to pay for arms, training and other necessary parts of expansion - That the creation of the strategic reserve force of eight battalions to be stationed at home be delayed until such time as manpower and further funding is available |
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| Great Britain | Mar 8 2010, 10:29 AM Post #21 |
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An extensive feasability study has been commissioned as to the viability of a 12" shell gun based on the current 9.2" shell gun under development. |
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| Great Britain | Mar 13 2010, 06:44 AM Post #22 |
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The Mediterranean Fleet is to be reinforced by certain ships of the Atlantic Fleet as part of regular deployments which will see a number of squadrons visit Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean. The experimental steamship HMS Rattler has been laid down and will be launched in 1842. The changes to the structure of the Royal Marines will be implemented in 1841, with a number of additional changes: - Her Majesty's Marine Forces and the Royal Marine Artillery are to be merged as the Corps of Royal Marines - Current forces of the Royal Marines are to be combined into twelve regiments. - Four divisional headquarters will be established at Chatham, Portsmouth, Devonport and Dover, each initially consisting of one regiment, or four battalions. The first stage will be completed by 1844, with one regiment to be fully raised in each year. - This will be followed by the addition of a further regiment to each division from 1845-50. - Shipboard companies on ships of the line and frigates will be drawn from these units and the wider pool of Royal Marines. - The regiments to be based at Malta, Gibraltar, Bombay and Singapore to be known as the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Marines, respectively, and will remain at a strength of 2500 men for the time being. - Marine Regiments will be equipped with 6pdr cannons in the manner of the British Army - The Royal Marine Artillery is to consist of eight field regiments, to be funded, raised and equipped by 1843. They will be equipped with 12pdr field guns as an initial measure. - Recruitment will be opened to British subjects in the colonies Edited by Great Britain, Mar 13 2010, 07:09 AM.
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| Great Britain | Mar 15 2010, 01:28 PM Post #23 |
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The first small steam gunboats are to be laid down in late 1841, in line with previous announcements. They will be utilized for experimental purposes and certain colonial patrol duties in lieu of larger ships. Once initial construction of facilities at Portland has been completed in 1843, slips, wharves, drydocks and supporting infrastructure will be funded and commenced. There have been a number of proposals for a reform of the organizational structure of the Home Fleet, with one outlining a replacement of the current Red, White and Blue squadrons with a more cohesive structure. The Admiralty has indicated that such notions are not acceptable at this time. A number of vessels of the Australia Station are to be dispatched on a survey mission of New Zealand and neighbouring island chains. |
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| Great Britain | Mar 18 2010, 07:25 AM Post #24 |
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The following ships have been laid down: Centurion (125) Ocean (125) Agincourt (125) Berwick (96) Edgar (96) Albion (96) Swiftsure (84) Australia (84) Fame (84) Surprise (84) HMS Cumberland has been launched ahead of schedule and her entry into service will be accelerated. Orders for machinery and guns for an initial thirty two steam gunboats have been placed. Plans have been initiated for the construction of a Royal Naval Factory for the exclusive construction of guns for the Royal Navy, to augment current stocks. |
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| Great Britain | Mar 20 2010, 03:33 PM Post #25 |
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Orders have been placed for the construction of a number of floating batteries. Orders for the construction of steam gunboats have been substantially increased. Construction of HMS Rattler has been accelerated. A number of frigates will be ordered from commercial yards as necessary. Previously decommissioned ships have been returned to service from their innactive reserve status. An operational requirement for a 68pdr cannon has been issued. The SS Archimedes has been requisitioned into Royal Navy service as part of ongoing development of steam vessels. |
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| Great Britain | Mar 21 2010, 03:24 AM Post #26 |
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Orders have been issued to a number of private yards across the United Kingdom for the construction of a number of third rates and large frigates: York (80) Dragon (80) Princess Royal (80) Sans Pareil (80) Union (80) Malabar (80) Diomede (80) Hector (80) Alexander (80) Royal Oak (80) Malta (80) Fortitude (80) Canada (80) Elephant(80) Algiers (80) Caesar (80) Cambrian (64) Flora (64) Active (64) Sybille (64) Constance (64) Thetis (64) Raleigh (64) Arethusa (64) Octavia (64) Ashton (64) Leander (64) Phaeton (64) Indefatigable (64) Phoebe (64) Sampson (64) Centaur (64) Penelope (64) Retribution (64) Terrible (64) Avenger (64) Vulcan (64) Odin (64) Sidon (64) Marathon (64) Leopard (64) Howe (64) Magician (64) Valorous (64) Furious (64) Resolute (64) These ships will be laid down over the course of 1841 and the near future as appropriate. |
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| Great Britain | Mar 27 2010, 09:09 AM Post #27 |
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A number of new battle honours have been established for campaigns over the previous several years: Alexandretta 1839 Arsuz 1839 Beirut 1839 Chusan 1840 Chuenpee 1840 Salamis 1841 Petropavlovsk 1841 Large amounts of shipping have been temporarily acquired and chartered by the Admiralty for war service. Contracts for the construction of engines for the new steam gunboats have been granted to Penn & Co. and Maudslay, Son & Field, who have subcontracted component manufacture to a number of different engineering firms. 68pdr cannon have begun construction, based on previous successful guns of this calibre. The West Africa Squadron is to be equipped with a number of paddle steamer brigs and sloops for pursuit and destruction of slavers. In addition, a Naval Committee on Tropical Medicine has been convened to enhance the institutional knowledge shared by RN surgeons. Finally, a number of new shore bases have been established for more effective interdiction of the slave trade in West Africa. There have been proposals to extend the interdiction of the slave trade mission to other operational waters. A number of 12, 18, 24 and 32pdrs have been withdrawn from Admiralty reserves for miscellaneous training purposes at HMS Excellent. The postulated increases in strength to the Corps of Royal Marines and the Royal Marine Artillery have been subject to acceleration. Edited by Great Britain, Mar 27 2010, 12:01 PM.
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| Great Britain | Mar 29 2010, 09:25 AM Post #28 |
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The reserve fleet vessels previously recalled to action are to be progressively decommissioned and permanently disposed of over the coming months. The 1840 construction programme will be launched over the first half of 1842, with completion expected slightly earlier than scheduled due to the emergency of wartime, but full operational status still estimated as being in 1843, due to higher priority being given to gun construction for different vessels and existing elements of the fleet. Various captured enemy vessels are to be surveyed for any utility as war prizes or transports. |
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| Great Britain | Apr 2 2010, 11:27 AM Post #29 |
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A study has been commissioned into the balance between the operational needs of the Royal Navy and the necessary pressure to reduce manpower in the active fleet. New construction plans are also to be reviewed, as well as timetables for decommissioning of older active vessels, particularly certain classes of ships of the line. Construction of previously ordered steam gunboats is to proceed on a peacetime schedule. |
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| Great Britain | Apr 4 2010, 08:07 AM Post #30 |
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Under the accelerated wartime schedule, the establishment of the divisions of the Corps of Royal Marines will be completed in the first half of 1842. The second stage has been significantly aided by the placement of over two dozen third rate ships of the line into reserve, and the permanent decomissioning of previously announced vessels; the target of eight regiments, or brigades, will be reached in 1848 on current projections, fully on schedule. Of these units, certain Royal Marine forces will be rotated through global deployments. The separate Royal Marine Garrisons at Malta, Gibraltar, Bombay and Singapore are to be composed of two battalions drawn from the home based regiments, rather than the previous structure; this has allowed significant manpower savings and reduces regiments from twelve to eight. Garrisons at Bermuda, Jamaica, Halifax, Hong Kong and Trincomalee are to similarly be drawn from home forces and rotated at appropriate times. Royal Marine forces will be equipped with new service weapons, swords and revolvers. Training facilities will be established at Portsmouth and the new RN base at Portland from 1843 as part of a Naval Brigade programme, whereby trained naval infantrymen will be available to complement Royal Marine forces. The following gunboats have been launched and will be completed before the end of the year. It is intended to employ them on a variety of stations, including China and West Africa: HMS Pelter HMS Pincher HMS Badger HMS Snapper HMS Gleaner HMS Ruby HMS Dapper HMS Magpie HMS Lark HMS Fancy HMS Grinder HMS Jasper HMS Hind HMS Jackdaw HMS Thistle HMS Starling HMS Snap HMS Redwing HMS Weazel HMS Clinker HMS Cracker HMS Boxer HMS Stork HMS Skylark HMS Biter HMS Swinger HMS Beaver HMS Nightingale HMS Whiting HMS Violet HMS Seagull HMS Sandfly HMS Skipjack Edited by Great Britain, Apr 5 2010, 03:07 AM.
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| Great Britain | Apr 5 2010, 04:40 PM Post #31 |
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Upon the launching and the completion pre-commissioning trials of new vessels in 1843, a number of new vessels will be assigned the North America and West Indies Station, which has recently been upgraded to the status of a fleet. Other vessels will also be assigned to the Pacific Station at the Sandwich Islands. A number of ships have been laid down: HMS Atlas 125 (Completed in late 1844) HMS Armada 125 (Completed in late 1844) HMS Agamemnon 125 (Completed in late 1844) HMS Ulysses 96 (Completed in late 1844) HMS Cressy 96 (Completed in late 1844) HMS Sirius 96 (Completed in late 1844) Construction of new third rates and frigates in private yards, begun at the beginning of 1841, continues at expected pace, with the ships expected to be launched over the course of 1843, paid for out of wartime emergency spending. Design of a class of very large ships of the line with modern armament and other characteristics continues. A Royal Fleet Review will be held in 1843. |
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| Great Britain | Apr 8 2010, 07:24 AM Post #32 |
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A study into the performance of the Royal Navy in the recent war has made a number of findings: - The ability of the RN to mobilize reserve forces and large numbers of line of battle ships proved to be a most useful capability. - The performance of steam vessels has validated and vindicated the presence of such vessels in the overall force. The testing and introduction of screw driven vessels is to be encouraged and expedited. - The introduction of new heavier guns firing shot and shell most certainly supercedes the utility of lighter weapons in heavy surface combatants. - Further experiments as to the application of principles tested in certain HEIC ships should be conducted. - The introduction of new classes of vessel should be expedited. - The construction of sloops should supercede that of brigs and provide an appropriate light vessel between frigates and gunboats. - The evolution of the offensive capacity of the Royal Navy is to be continued, with the capacity to strike inland and destroy fortifications a most advantageous one. - The operational strength of the Royal Navy should be sufficient to outnumber and outperform the navies of other nations in certain proportions. - The expansion of the strength of the Royal Marines should be continued, given the great advantages provided by Marine forces and Naval Brigades. |
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| Great Britain | Apr 9 2010, 04:00 AM Post #33 |
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Design studies have been initiated for a new class of steam frigate, to provide for an enhanced capacity to protect British trade and interests in the Far East, and for use in the suppression of slavery off Africa. Elements of the North America and West Indies Fleet are to conduct exercises in the Gulf of Mexico, followed by a courtesy visit to the Texan port of Galveston. A series of exercises will be conducted by the Mediterranean Fleet in October. Consideration is being given to the possible establishment of new Royal Naval Dockyards and fleet bases at Belfast, Cork and Dunfermline on the Firth of Forth. |
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| Great Britain | Apr 11 2010, 05:57 PM Post #34 |
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Naval stations are to be established off the East Coast of Africa and in the Persian Gulf for the purposes of interdiction of the slave trade. Vessels assigned to the South America Station will be increasing the tempo of operations against slaving ships in the area. Long lead in items have been provisionally ordered for the previously announced construction of new frigates. HMS Rattler has been launched, and will take part in a number of tests and trials in the new year. Design work on new ships of the line is ongoing. Consideration is being given to the procurement of a number of large steamships for transport and fleet support purposes. |
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| Great Britain | Apr 13 2010, 10:29 PM Post #35 |
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The Royal Fleet Review was held at Spithead on St. George's Day, demonstrating the power and capacity of the Royal Navy. Particularly notable were the dozens of gunboats, which took part in mock attack on Southsea Castle. As The Times observed: "The gunboats swarmed and manuevered adeptly around Southsea Castle, which bravely stood in for Kronstadt, Cherbourg or New York. A new system of naval warfare has been created...We have now the means of waging really offensive war, not only against fleets, but harbours, fortresses and rivers, not merely of blockading, but of invading, and carrying the warfare of the sea to the very heart of the land." A series of floating batteries have been completed and commissioned into reserve Further gunboats of the Great Armament programme have been launched, and will be completed over the course of the first half of the year as armament becomes available. The privately produced frigates and third rates will begin commissioning over the coming months. Ongoing experiments are taking place on some ships of the Mediterranean Fleet. |
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| Great Britain | Apr 25 2010, 06:41 PM Post #36 |
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The following vessels will be launched early in 1844, ahead of completion over the course of the year: HMS Atlas 125 HMS Armada 125 HMS Agamemnon 125 HMS Ulysses 96 HMS Cressy 96 HMS Sirius 96 They will be initially operational with the Channel Fleet, prior to being placed into commission as needed. Initial trials conducted by HMS Rattler have confirmed certain findings regarding the utility of the screw propeller for large naval vessels. Consideration is being given to the expansion of the naval station at Singapore. |
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| Great Britain | May 2 2010, 02:03 PM Post #37 |
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The previously mentioned ships of the line have been launched. The following ships of the line have been laid down: HMS St. Andrew (125) HMS Duke of York (125) HMS Theseus (125) HMS Coronation (96) HMS Hannibal (96) HMS Irresistible (96) Completion is expected in late 1846 or 1847. Design studies for a new class of ships of the line have been concluded, with ships due to be laid down provisionally in 1845. These vessels will replace older ships in service. The following gunboats have been commissioned into provisional service: HMS Sandfly HMS Sheldrake HMS Plover HMS Tickler HMS Banterer HMS Bullfrog HMS Bustard HMS Carnation HMS Charger HMS Cockchafer HMS Dove HMS Forward HMS Grasshopper HMS Hasty HMS Herring HMS Insolent HMS Mayflower HMS Staunch HMS Goldfinch HMS Goshawk HMS Julia HMS Louisa HMS Bouncer HMS Hyena HMS Savage HMS Wolf HMS Griper HMS Fervent HMS Forester HMS Spanker HMS Traveller HMS Thrasher HMS Opossum HMS Partridge HMS Charon HMS Haughty HMS Leveret HMS Mackerel HMS Procris HMS Shamrock HMS Spey HMS Tilbury HMS Peacock HMS Pheasant HMS Primrose HMS Pickle HMS Prompt HMS Porpoise HMS Firm HMS Flamer HMS Fly HMS Sepoy HMS Erne HMS Spider HMS Lively HMS Surly HMS Swan HMS Delight HMS Grappler HMS Growler HMS Parthian HMS Quail HMS Ripple HMS Cochin HMS Cherokee HMS Camel HMS Caroline HMS Confounder HMS Crocus HMS Beacon HMS Brave HMS Bullfinch HMS Redbreast HMS Rose HMS Blazer HMS Rainbow HMS Brazen HMS Raven HMS Rocket HMS Hardy HMS Havock HMS Highlander HMS Albacore HMS Amelia HMS Foam HMS Wave HMS Magnet HMS Manly HMS Mastiff HMS Mistletoe HMS Earnest HMS Escort HMS Cheerful HMS Chub HMS Daisy HMS Dwarf The floating batteries commissioned into reserve have been named: HMS Meteor HMS Thunder HMS Aetna HMS Sulphur HMS Hecla HMS Vesuvius HMS Volcano |
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| Great Britain | May 6 2010, 07:07 AM Post #38 |
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Initial long lead in items have been ordered for a series of new frigates and sloops to begin construction within the next five years. An additional long term order has been made for steam machinery for a pair of experimental frigates to be laid down in 1848. An appraisal study on the small ship requirements of the Royal Navy has been initiated. Admiralty funding is to be supplied for the long term development of a heavy gun capable of being mounted on ships of the line and heavy frigates. An operational requirement for four large steamships for the transport of naval goods and supplies has been issued. The previously mooted East Africa Station will assume operational status in the latter part of 1845, based out of Zanzibar; the focus of this force will be combatting the insidious evil of the slave trade. |
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| Great Britain | May 12 2010, 12:52 PM Post #39 |
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Elements of the Atlantic Fleet and America and West Indies Fleet has been dispatched to the South Atlantic to reinforce current operational ships off Brazil and the River Plate. Future construction of Royal Navy ships will concentrate on a number of broad categories - ships of the line, frigates, corvettes, sloops and gunboats. Force increases in the Royal Marines are proceeding according the schedule. Construction of a Royal Naval Factory will commence in the second half of 1845. A board of inquiry will examine the operational lessons of the Great Armament construction of steam gunboats, and report on salient features of various stages of the process. Consideration is being given to expansion of dockyard and basing facilities at Bermuda and Halifax. |
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| Great Britain | May 16 2010, 04:59 AM Post #40 |
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Forces operating in the South Atlantic will tighten the operational closure of seas against Argentina and escort civilian steamships into the waters of the River Plate estuary and other internal waterways in an effort to bring about a conclusion to the disagreement whereby free trade can be preserved. Royal Naval vessels assigned to China Station will exercise their rights to navigation on the internal rivers of China surrounding areas of key British trade in a number of exercises in the latter part of the year. A squadron of thirty two ships from the Mediterranean Fleet will conduct a goodwill and presence tour of the Eastern Mediterranean in July, with ports of call to include Athens and locations in the Ottoman Empire and Egypt. Vessels of the North America and West Indies Fleet are to conduct a goodwill visit to Halifax in September. |
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