For the Purists September 9. 1939
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 11:15 pm
Included are the names of the setup maps the ships for "World in Flames: Global war".
British and Dominion Royal Navies September 3, 1939
Light Cruiser HMS Edinburgh (16) scenario book says it’s a Heavy Cruiser
* FAA – Fleet Air Arm
Scapa Flow, Scotland
Home Fleet (Admiral Sir C.M. Forbes Flagship: Battleship HMS Nelson (28))
Antiaircraft Light Cruiser HMS Calcutta (D82) Europe Map
1st Battle Squadron
Battleship HMS Royal Sovereign (05) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Ramillies (07) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Royal Oak (08) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Nelson (28) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Rodney (29)(702 Squadron FAA 1x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Floatplane) Europe Map
Battle Cruiser Squadron
Battleship HMS Repulse (34)(705 Squadron FAA (2x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Floatplane) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Hood (51) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Renown (72) 09/02/39 departed Portsmouth 09/04/39 arrived Scapa Flow, Scotland Europe Map
18th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Aurora (12) (Rear-Admiral R.H.C. Hallifax commander 18th Cruiser Squadron and Rear-Admiral, Destroyers) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Sheffield (24) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Belfast (35) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Edinburgh (16) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Norfolk (78) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Newcastle (76) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
1st Minesweeper Flotilla
Minesweeper HMS Bramble (J11)
Minesweeper HMS Hazard (J02)
Minesweeper HMS Speedy (J17)
Minesweeper HMS Britomart (J22)
Minesweeper HMS Hebe (J24)
Minesweeper HMS Sharpshooter (J68)
Minesweeper HMS Seagull (J85)
Fleet Target Service
Minesweeper HMS Centurion (Target Ship)
Destroyer HMS Shikari (D85)
Destroyer HMS Sabre (H18)
Destroyer HMS Guardian (D92)
Admiralty Drifters
Patrol Escort HMS Cloud (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Coldsnap (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Fumarole (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Halo (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Harmattan (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Horizon (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Leeward (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Lunar Bow (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Mist (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Noontide (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Seabreeze (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Shower (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Sheen (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Whirlpool (PE)
Vice-Admiral, Aircraft Carriers (Vice-Admiral L.V. Wells; Flagship: Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal (91))
Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal (91) Europe Map
800 Squadron FAA (6x Skua II fighter/dive-bomber, 3x Blackburn B-25 Roc fighter)
803 Squadron FAA (6x Skua II fighter/dive-bomber, 3x Blackburn B-25 Roc fighter)
810 Squadron FAA (12x Fairey Swordfish Torpedo/Bomber)
820 Squadron FAA (9x Fairey Swordfish Torpedo/Bomber)
821 Squadron FAA (9x Fairey Swordfish Torpedo/Bomber)
Aircraft Carrier HMS Furious (47) Europe Map
Aircraft Carrier (Seaplane) HMS Pegasus (CVS)
Rear Admiral, Destroyers (Rear Admiral R.H.C. Hallifax commander 18th Cruiser Squadron and Rear-Admiral, Destroyers)
Destroyer Tender HMS Greenwich (F10)
6th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer Division 11
Destroyer HMS Matabele (F26)
Destroyer HMS Ashanti (F51)
Destroyer HMS Mashona (F59)
Destroyer HMS Somali (F33)
Destroyer Division 12
Destroyer HMS Punjabi (F21)
Destroyer HMS Tartar (F43)
Destroyer HMS Bedouin (F67)
Destroyer HMS Eskimo (F75)
8th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Faulknor (H62)
Destroyer Division 15
Destroyer HMS Foxhound (H69)
Destroyer HMS Fearless (H67)
Destroyer HMS Fury (H76)
Destroyer HMS Forester (H74)
Destroyer Division 16
Destroyer HMS Foresight (H68)
Destroyer HMS Fortune (H70)
Destroyer HMS Fame (H78)
Destroyer HMS Firedrake (H79)
Dundee, Scotland
Rear-Admiral, Submarines (Rear-Admiral B.C. Watson HQ: Aberdour, England)
2nd Submarine Flotilla
Submarine Tender HMS Forth (F07)
Submarine HMS Triton (N15)
Submarine HMS Triumph (N18)
Submarine HMS Thistle (N24)
Submarine HMS Oxley (55P)
Submarine HMS Sturgeon (N73)
Submarine HMS Swordfish (N61)
Submarine HMS Seahorse (98S)
Submarine HMS Starfish (19S)
Submarine HMS Seawolf (N47)
Submarine HMS Spearfish (N69)
Submarine HMS Sterlet (N22)
Submarine HMS Sunfish (N81) refitting until 10/18/39
Submarine HMS Triad (N53) working up until 09/16/39
Submarine HMS Trident (N52) working up until 10/01/39
Submarine HMS Tribune (N78) working up until 10/17/39
Submarine HMS Truant (N68) working up until 10/30/39
Blyth, England
6th Submarine Flotilla
Submarine Tender HMS Titiana (F32)
Submarine HMS Havant (H32) on patrol since 08/31/39
Submarine HMS (L26) on patrol since 08/31/39
Submarine HMS (L27) on patrol since 08/31/39
Submarine HMS Undine (N48) on patrol since 08/31/39
Submarine HMS Unity (N66) on patrol since 08/31/39
Submarine HMS Ursula (N59) on patrol since 08/31/39
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Rosyth, Scotland
Rosyth Command (Vice-Admiral C.G. Ramsey)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Dee (T20) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS James Ludford (T16) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Ohm (FY561) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Thomas Altoft (FY552) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Gunner (FY568) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Flanders (FY600) outfitting
Admiral Superintendent, Rosyth Dockyard
Kings Harbourmaster Cromarty
Liaison Officer for RN and MN Duties
Rosyth Sub-Command
Humber Sub-Command
Rosyth Escort Force (Captain R. Kerr commander Rosyth Escort Force and Convoy C)
Destroyer Tender HMS Cochrane (F08)
15th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer Division 29
Destroyer HMS Broke (D83) on patrol since 09/01/39
Destroyer HMS Wanderer (D74) on patrol since 09/01/39
Destroyer HMS Whitehall (D94) on patrol since 09/01/39
Destroyer HMS Witch (D89) on patrol since 08/31/39
Destroyer Division 30
Destroyer HMS Wolverine (D78)
Destroyer HMS Witherington (D76)
Destroyer HMS Volunteer (D71)
Destroyer HMS Verity (D63)
Convoy C
Destroyer HMS Wallace (L64)
Destroyer HMS Valorous (L00) on patrol Pentland Firth, Scotland since 09/02/39
Destroyer HMS Whitley (L23) on patrol since 09/03/39
Patrol Sloop HMS Pelican (L86) on patrol since 09/03/39
Patrol Sloop HMS Bittern (L07)
Patrol Sloop HMS Enchantress (L56) on patrol Pentland Firth, Scotland since 09/02/39
Patrol Sloop HMS Hastings (L27) Refitting at Plymouth, England until 09/03/39
3rd Antisubmarine Group
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Amethyst (T12)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Agate (T87)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Jasper (T14)
Glasgow, Scotland
Clyde Sub-Command
Stornoway, Scotland
Stornoway Sub-Command
Aberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeen Sub-Command
Invergordon, Scotland
Cromarty Sub-Command
Newcastle, England
Newcastle Sub-Command
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Chatham, England
Nore Command (Admiral Sir Henry J. Studholme-Brownrigg)
Admiral Superintendent Chatham Dockyards
Heavy Cruiser HMS London (69) rebuilding since 03/15/39 Repair Pool
Light Cruiser HMS Curacoa (D41) rearming as Antiaircraft Cruiser until 01/26/40 Repair Pool
Destroyer HMS Campbell (D60) refitting until 02/12/40
Destroyer HMS Worcester (D96) refitting until 05/04/40
Destroyer HMS Vivien (D33) rearming as fast escort until 10/07/39
Destroyer HMS Valentine (D49) rearming as fast escort; pennant number will change to (L49) upon completion on 09/27/39
Destroyer HMS Wolfhound (D56) rearming as fast escort until 05/02/40
Nore Submarine Command
Commodore Royal Navy Barracks
Sheerness, England
Admiral Superintendent Sheerness Dockyards
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Darnett Ness (FY 542) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Grampian (FY 546) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lady Enid (FY 547) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Northcoates (FY 548) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Mastiff (T10) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Oak (T 54) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Myrtle (T 91) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Larch (T 96) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Tamarisk (T 97) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Rifnes (no pennant number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Dromio (H 94) outfitting
Elements of 5th Minesweeper Flotilla
Minesweeper HMS Sphinx (J69)
Minesweeper HMS Niger (J73)
Minesweeper HMS Salamander (J86)
8th Minesweeper Flotilla
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Syringa (T55)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Cypress (T09)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Cedar (T01)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Holly (T19)
Dover, England
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Oyama (FY 500) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Osama (no penent number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Sata (no penent number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Aragonite (no penent number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Cape Barracouta (4.122) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Eastcoates (FY 1771) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Runswick Bay (FY 750) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS St Melante (FY 753) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Chalcedony (4.124) outfitting
Dover Submarine Command
19th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer Division 37
Destroyer HMS Basilisk (H11)
Destroyer HMS Beagle (H30)
Destroyer HMS Boreas (H77)
Destroyer Division 38
Destroyer HMS Blanche (H47)
Destroyer HMS Brazen (H80)
Destroyer HMS Brilliant (H84)
Destroyer HMS Boadicea (H65)
Elements of 5th Minesweeper Flotilla
Minesweeper HMS Harrier (J71)
Minesweeper HMS Hussar (J82)
Minesweeper HMS Skipjack (J38)
Dundee, Scotland
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Hawthorn (T 32) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Willow (T 66) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Windward Ho (FY 574) outfitting
Ipswich, England
Captain in Charge, Harwich
Harwich Submarine Command
Elements of 5th Minesweeper Flotilla
Minesweeper HMS Halcyon (J42)
Minesweeper HMS Selkirk (J18)
Minesweeper HMS Speedwell (J87)
London, England
Liaison Officer For R.N. & M.N. Duties
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Portsmouth, England
Portsmouth Command (Admiral Sir W.M. James)
Destroyer HMS Scimitar (H21) RAF Reconnaissance duties
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lilac (T26) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Colne (T17) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Boyne (T29) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Doon (T35) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Beech (T44) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Berberis (T46) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Hornbeam (T53) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Alder (T81) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Sasebo (FY 828) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Hatsuse (FY 1749) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Yashima (FY 1894) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Noniwa (no pennant number found ) outfitting
Vice-Admiral Commanding H.M. Yachts
Admiral Superintendent Portmouth Dockyards
Heavy Cruiser HMS Suffolk (55) refitting until 09/23/39 Repair Pool
Destroyer HMS Sardonyx (H26) 09/02/39 departed Portsmouth, England for Dundee, Scotland
Destroyer HMS Skate (H21) tender to HMS Vernon - a torpedo-training establishment of the Royal Navy
Destroyer HMS Saladin (H21) requiring boiler re-tubing
Destroyer HMS Viniera (H21) rearming as escort ship until 09/23/39
Destroyer HMS Ambuscade (H21) refitting until 05/27/40
Destroyer HMS Winchester (H21) rearming as escort ship until 04/09/40
Destroyer HMS Weston (H21) rearming as escort ship until 06/08/39
Destroyer HMS Jason (H21) surveying ship refitting until 09/27/39
Commodore Royal Navy Barracks
Portsmouth Submarine Command
16th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer Division 31
Destroyer HMS Veteran (D72)
Destroyer HMS Wren (D88)
Destroyer Division 32
Destroyer HMS Vansittart (D64)
Destroyer HMS Wyvern (D66)
Destroyer HMS Venomous (D75)
Destroyer Division 36
Destroyer HMS Amazon (D39)
Destroyer HMS Achates (H12)
Destroyer HMS Anthony (H40)
Destroyer HMS Arrow (H42)
Captain, Antisubmarine Forces
1st Motor Anti-submarine Flotilla
Motor Antisubmarine Vessel HMS PA1
Motor Antisubmarine Vessel HMS PA2
Motor Antisubmarine Vessel HMS PA3
Motor Antisubmarine Vessel HMS PA4
Motor Antisubmarine Vessel HMS PA5
1st Anti-submarine Group
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Basset (T68)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Sapphire (T27)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Topaze (T40)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Tourmaline (T42)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Turquoise (T45)
Southampton, England
Liaison Officer For R.N. & M.N. Duties
Gosport, England
5th (training) Submarine Flotilla
Submarine Tender HMS Dwarf (T92)
Submarine HMS Oberon (N21)
Submarine HMS H28
Submarine HMS H31
Submarine HMS H33
Submarine HMS H34
Submarine HMS H44
Submarine HMS H49
Submarine Thames (N71) refitting at Plymouth until 06/15/40
Submarine HMS H43 refitting at Sheerness until 10/07/39
Submarine HMS H50 refitting at Sheerness until 10/14/39
Submarine HMS L23 refitting at Plymouth until 09/39
Yarmouth, England
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Clythness (FY 1596) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Ebor Wyke (FY 1601) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lord Grey (FY 1593) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lord Irwin (FY 1617) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lord Inchcape (FY 1611) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Artic Hunter (FY 1614) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Earl Kitchener (FY 1633) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS King’s Grey (4.87) outfitting
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Devonport, England
Western Approaches (Admiral Sir M.E. Dunbar-Nasmith)
Destroyer HMS Sturdy (H28)
Admiral Superintendent of Dockyards
Commodore Royal Navy Barracks
Devonport Submarine Command
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast Submarine Command
Cardiff, England
Cardiff Submarine Command
Plymouth, England
Destroyer HMS Vega (D52) rearming as escort ship until 11/27/39
Destroyer HMS Westminster (D45) rearming as escort ship until 01/08/40
Destroyer HMS Montrose (D01) refitting until 09/06/39
Destroyer HMS Valentine (D49) rearming as escort ship until 03/28/40
Patrol Escort HMS Stork (L81) refitting until 09/09/39
Submarine HMS Thetis (11T) refitting after salvage and rebuilding until 11/01/40
11th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Mackay (D70)
Destroyer Division 21
Destroyer HMS Walpole (D41) 09/02/39 departed Plymouth, England for the Clyde, Scotland
Destroyer HMS Vanquisher (D54)
Destroyer HMS Winchelsea (D46)
Destroyer HMS Walker (D27)
Destroyer Division 21
Destroyer HMS Versatile (D32)
Destroyer HMS Vimy (D33)
Destroyer HMS Whirlwind (D30)
Destroyer HMS Warwick (D25)
12th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Exmouth (H02) 09/03/39 departed Portland, England
Destroyer Division 23
Destroyer HMS Electra (H27) 09/02/39 departed Portland, England
Destroyer HMS Eclipse (H08)
Destroyer Division 24
Destroyer HMS Escort (H66) 09/02/39 departed Portland, England
Destroyer HMS Escapade (H17) 09/03/39 departed Portland, England
Destroyer HMS Encounter (H10) 09/02/39 departed Portland, England
17th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Keith (D06)
Destroyer Division 33
Destroyer HMS Venetia (D53)
Destroyer HMS Vanessa (D29)
Destroyer HMS Wessex (D43)
Destroyer HMS Viscount (D92)
Destroyer Division 34
Destroyer HMS Vesper (D55)
Destroyer HMS Wakeful (H88)
Destroyer HMS Vivacious (D36)
Destroyer HMS Windsor (D42)
6th Minesweeper Flotilla
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Sycamore (T37)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Magnolia (T31)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Laurel (T29)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Arcanes (no pennant number found) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Radnor Castle (FY 511) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Brecon Castle (FY 507) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Clyne Castle (FY 508) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Conway Castle (FY 509) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Cardiff Castle (FY 512) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Caerphilly Castle (no pennant number found) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Blackwater (T04) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Kennet (T78) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS British (FY 506) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Courtier (FY 592) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Erimo (FY 569) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Avona (no pennant number found) outfitting
Falmouth, England
Falmouth Submarine Command (HQ: Falmouth, England)
Liverpool, England
Liaison Officer For R.N. & M.N. Duties (HQ: Liverpool, England)
Liverpool Submarine Command (HQ: Liverpool, England)
Milford Haven, Wales
Milford Haven Submarine Command (HQ: Milford Haven, Wales)
Convoy B
Patrol Sloop HMS Kittiwake (L30) 09/03/39 departed Holyhead, Wales for Liverpool, England
Patrol Sloop HMS Puffin (L52) 09/03/39 departed Holyhead, Wales for Liverpool, England
Patrol Sloop HMS Mallard (L42) 09/03/39 departed Holyhead, Wales for Liverpool, England
Patrol Sloop HMS Widgeon (L62)
Patrol Sloop HMS Kingfisher (L70)
Patrol Sloop HMS Sheldrake (L06)
Portsmouth, England
Destroyer HMS Vanoc (H33) (from Destroyer Division 21) refitting until 10/14/39
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Humber, England
Humber Force (Vice Admiral Sir GFB Edwards-Collins commanding Humber Force and 2nd Cruiser Squadron)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Garry (T78)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Liffey (T81)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Buckingham (Z 121) (no pennant number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Glen Kidson (4.556) (no ship this name or pennant number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Sandringham (FY 598) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Malayan (no pennant number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lune (FY 588) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS S.T. Fane (FY 575) outfitting
2nd Cruiser Squadron 09/01/39 departed Humber, England for patrol off Norway
Light Cruiser HMS Southampton (83) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Glasgow (21) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
7th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer Division 13
Destroyer HMS Jervis (F00) (7th Destroyer Flotilla) 09/01/39 departed Humber, England for patrol off Norway
Destroyer HMS Javelin (F61) 09/01/39 departed Humber, England for patrol off Norway
Destroyer HMS Jersey (F72) 09/01/39 departed Humber, England for patrol off Norway
Destroyer Division 14
Destroyer HMS Echo (H23)
Destroyer HMS Jakal (F22) 09/01/39 departed Humber, England for patrol off Norway
Destroyer HMS Janus (F53)
Destroyer HMS Juno (F46)
Grimsby, England
Destroyer HMS Jupiter (F85) (from Destroyer Division 13)
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Portland, England
Channel Force (Rear Admiral L.E. Holland; Flagship: Battleship HMS Resolution (09))
Light Cruiser HMS Ceres (D59) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Caradoc (D60) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Cairo (D87) Europe Map
Aircraft Carrier HMS Courageous (50) Europe Map
811 Squadron FAA (13x Fairey Swordfish Mk.1 Torpedo-bomber)
822 Squadron FAA (13x Fairey Swordfish Mk.1 Torpedo-bomber)
Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes (I95) Europe Map
814 Squadron FAA (12x Fairey Swordfish Mk.1 Torpedo-bomber)
3rd Battle Squadron
Battleship HMS Resolution (09) (702 Squadron FAA 2x Fairey Swordfish Mk.1 Floatplane) (Flagship: Channel Force and 3rd Battle Squadron) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Revenge (06) Europe Map
18th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Kempenfeldt (no pennant number found)
Destroyer Division 35
Destroyer HMS Acasta (H09)
Destroyer HMS Antelope (H36)
Destroyer HMS Ardent (H41)
Destroyer HMS Acheron (H45)
Destroyer Division 36 (detached to Portsmouth Command)
Destroyer HMS Amazon (D39)
Destroyer HMS Achates (H12)
Destroyer HMS Anthony (H40)
Destroyer HMS Arrow (H42)
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Scapa Flow, Scotland
Northern Patrol (Vice Admiral Sir M.K. Horton; Flagship: Light Cruiser HMS Effingham (I98))
7th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Diomede (I92) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Dragon (D46) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Calypso (D61) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Caledon (D53) Europe Map
12th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Effingham (I98) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Cardiff (D58) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Dunedin (I93) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Emerald (D66) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Enterprise (D52) refitting Portsmouth, England arrived Scapa Flow, Scotland 09/11/39 Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Delhi (I74) working up after refitting at Portsmouth, England arrived Scapa Flow, Scotland 09/13/39 Europe Map
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Alexandria, Egypt
Mediterranean Fleet (Admiral Sir A.B. Cunningham HQ: Alexandria, Egypt Flagship: Battleship HMS Warspite (03))
Repair Ship HMS Resource (F79)
Anti-aircraft Light Cruiser HMS Coventry (D43) (ASIA/PACIFIC MAP)
Destroyer HMS Bulldog (H91) (detached from 19th Destroyer Flotilla as escort to Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious (77))
Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious (77) (ASIA/PACIFIC MAP)
802 Squadron FAA 8x Gloster Sea Gladiator Fighter
812 Squadron FAA 12x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Torpedo/Bomber
823 Squadron FAA 12x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Torpedo/Bomber
825 Squadron FAA 12x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Torpedo/Bomber
1st Battle Squadron
Battleship HMS Barham (04) (701 Squadron FAA[/b] 1x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Floatplane) (EUROPE MAP)
Battleship HMS Malaya (01) (701 Squadron FAA[/b] 1x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Floatplane) (EUROPE MAP and ASIA/PACIFIC MAP)
Battleship HMS Warspite (03)(701 Squadron FAA[/b] 1x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Floatplane) (EUROPE MAP)
1st Cruiser Squadron
Heavy Cruiser HMS Devonshire (39) (711 Squadron FAA[/b] 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) (ASIA/PACIFIC MAP)
Heavy Cruiser HMS Shropshire (73) (711 Squadron FAA[/b] 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) (ASIA/PACIFIC MAP)
Heavy Cruiser HMS Sussex (96) (715 Squadron FAA[/b] 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) (ASIA/PACIFIC MAP)
3rd Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Arethusa (28) (713 Squadron FAA[/b] 2x Fairey Seafox Floatplane) (EUROPE MAP)
Light Cruiser HMS Penelope (97) (713 Squadron FAA[/b] 1x Fairey Seafox Floatplane) (EUROPE MAP)
Light Cruiser HMS Galatea (71) (713 Squadron FAA[/b] 2x Fairey Seafox Floatplane) (EUROPE MAP)
Rear Admiral, Destroyers (Rear Admiral L.C. Tovey HQ: Alexandria, Egypt Flagship: Light Cruiser HMS Galatea (71))
Destroyer Tender HMS Woolwich (80)
1st Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Grenville (H03)
Destroyer Division 1
Destroyer HMS Gallant (H59)
Destroyer HMS Glowworm (H92)
Destroyer HMS Grafton (H89)
Destroyer HMS Greyhound (H05)
Destroyer Division 2
Destroyer HMS Garland (H37)
Destroyer HMS Gipsy (H63)
Destroyer HMS Grenade (H86)
Destroyer HMS Griffin (H31)
2nd Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Hardy (H87)
Destroyer Division 3
Destroyer HMS Hasty (H24)
Destroyer HMS Hostile (H55)
Destroyer HMS Hereward (H93)
Destroyer HMS Hero (H99)
Destroyer Division 4
Destroyer HMS Havock (H43)
Destroyer HMS Hotspur (H01)
Destroyer HMS Hyperion (H97)
Destroyer HMS Hunter (H35)
3rd Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Inglefield (D02)
Destroyer Division 5
Destroyer HMS Ilex (D61)
Destroyer HMS Isis (D87)
Destroyer HMS Imperial (D09)
Destroyer HMS Imogen (D44)
Destroyer Division 6
Destroyer HMS Ivanhoe (D16)
Destroyer HMS Impulsive (D11)
Destroyer HMS Intrepid (D10)
Destroyer HMS Icarus (D03)
4th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer Division 7
Destroyer HMS Afridi (F07)
Destroyer HMS Gurkha (F20)
Destroyer HMS Mohawk (F31)
Destroyer HMS Sikh (F82)
Destroyer Division 8
Destroyer HMS Cossack (F03)
Destroyer HMS Maori (F24)
Destroyer HMS Nubian (F36)
Destroyer HMS Zulu (F18)
4th Anti-Submarine Group
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Amber (T88)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Beryl (T34)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Coral (T07)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Jade (T56)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Moonstone (T90)
Malta
Vice Admiral in Charge, Malta Admiral Superintendent, Malta Dockyards (Vice Admiral W.T.R. Ford)
Destroyer HMS Stronghold (H50) 06/03/39 Departed Malta destination Singapore
Destroyer HMS Wolsey (D98) refitting as escort ship until 01/21/40
Coastal Minelayer HMS Medusa (F06)
1st Submarine Flotilla
Submarine Depot Ship HMS (F44)
Submarine HMS Shark (N54)
Submarine HMS Sealion (N72)
Submarine HMS Osiris (N67)
Submarine HMS Oswald (N58)
Submarine HMS Otway (N51)
Submarine HMS Salmon (N65)
Submarine HMS Snapper (N39)
Submarine minelayer HMS Porpoise (N14)
Submarine minelayer HMS Narwhal (N45)
Submarine minelayer HMS Cachalot (N83)
1st Motor Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Torpedo Boat Depot Ship HMS Vulcan (T51)
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 1 repairing
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 2
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 3
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 4
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 5
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 6
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 14
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 15
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 16
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 17
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 18
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 19
Port Said, Egypt
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Crescent Moon (FY5)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Eddy (FY12)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Landfall (FY30)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Sunset (FY54)
Naval Liaison Officer Port Said
Senior Officer Minesweepers Port Said
3rd Minesweeper Flotilla
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Pangbourne (N37)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Sutton (N78)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS ROSS (N45)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Saltash (N62)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Elgin (N39)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lydd (N44)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Dunoon (N52)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Dundalk (N80)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Albury (N41)
Haifa, British Mandate of Palestine
Patrol Minesweeper HMS MMS1
Patrol Minesweeper HMS MMS2
Patrol Escort HMS Aberdeen (L97)
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Gibraltar
North Atlantic Command Rear Admiral in Charge, Gibraltar Admiral Superintendent, Gibraltar Dockyard (Rear Admiral N.A. Wodehouse)
Base Ship HMS Cormorant
Destroyer HMS Wryneck (D21) refitting as escort ship
Minesweeper HMS Gossamer (J63)
Minesweeper HMS Leda (J93)
11th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Capetown (D88) 09/03/39 departed Gibraltar on patrol Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Colombo (D89) 09/03/39 departed Gibraltar on patrol Europe Map
13th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Keppel (D84)
Destroyer Division 25
Destroyer HMS Vidette (D48)
Destroyer HMS Watchman (D26) 09/02/39 departs with Convoy AB.1 from Gibraltar for Capetown, South Africa
Destroyer HMS Vortigern (D37)
Destroyer HMS Velox (D34)
Destroyer Division 26
Destroyer HMS Douglas (D90) 09/02/39 departs with Convoy AB.1 from Gibraltar for Capetown, South Africa
Destroyer HMS Active (H14)
Destroyer HMS Wrestler (D35)
Destroyer HMS Wishart (D67) 09/02/39 departs with Convoy AB.1 from Gibraltar for Capetown, South Africa
Convoy AB.1
Tanker British Ardour (7,124 tons)
Tanker British Loyalty (6,993 tons)
Tanker British Princess (7,019 tons)
Tanker British Motorist (6,891 tons)
Tanker British Progress (4,581 tons)
Cargo Ship City of Hereford (5,105 tons)
Cargo Ship City of Shanghai (5,828 tons)
Cargo Ship Rowenbank (5,102 tons)
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Freetown, Sierra Leone
South Atlantic Command (Vice Admiral G.H. D’Qyly Lyon Flagship: Light Cruiser HMS Neptune (20))
Aircraft Carrier (Seaplane) HMAS Albatross (I22) (710 Squadron FAA 9x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian)
6th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Neptune (20) (718 Squadron FAA 2x Fairey Seafox Floatplane) 09/02/39 departed Freetown, Sierra Leone on patrol (Americas Map)
9th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Dispatch (30) 09/02/39 departs with Convoy AB.1 from Gibraltar for Capetown, South Africa (Americas Map)
Light Cruiser HMS Dauntless (D45) 09/02/39 departs with Convoy AB.1 from Gibraltar for Capetown, South Africa (Americas Map)
Light Cruiser HMS Danae (I44) 09/03/39 departs Freetown, Sierra Leone for Simon’s town, South Africa (Americas Map)
Light Cruiser HMS Durban (I99) 09/02/39 departs Gibraltar for Freetown, Sierra Leone (Americas Map)
South American Division
Heavy Cruiser HMS Exeter (68) (718 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) 08/25/39 departs Devonport, England for South America via Freetown, Sierra Leone (Europe Map)
Heavy Cruiser HMS Cumberland (57) (712 Squadron FAA 1x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) 08/31/39 departs Devonport, England for South America via Freetown, Sierra Leone (Americas Map)
Light Cruiser HMS Ajax (22) (718 Squadron FAA 2x Fairey Seafox Floatplane) 09/02/39 departs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for South America via Freetown, Sierra Leone (Europe Map)
6th Submarine Flotilla
Submarine HMS Clyde (N12) 08/31/39 departs Gibraltar for Freetown, Sierra Leone
Submarine HMS Severn (N57) 08/31/39 departs Gibraltar for Freetown, Sierra Leone
Simon’s Town, South Africa
Captain in Charge of Naval Establishments
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Bermuda
Americas and West Indies Command (Vice Admiral Sir Sidney Meyrick also commander 8th Cruiser Squadron Flagship: Heavy Cruiser HMS Berwick (12))
8th Cruiser Squadron
Heavy Cruiser HMS Berwick (12) (718 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Americas Map
Heavy Cruiser HMS York (90) (718 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Orion (85) (718 Squadron FAA 2x Fairey Seafox Floatplane) Americas Map
Light Cruiser HMAS Perth (I29) Americas Map
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China Station
Singapore
4th Submarine Flotilla (elements)
Submarine HMS Proteus (N29)
Submarine HMS Olympus (N35)
Submarine HMS Regent (N41)
Submarine HMS Rover (N62)
Submarine minelayer HMS Rorqual (N74)
Submarine HMS Parthian (N75)
Submarine minelayer HMS Grampus (N56)
Hongkong
Aircraft Carrier HMS Eagle (94)
813 Squadron FAA 9x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Torpedo/Bomber
824 Squadron FAA 9x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Torpedo/Bomber
5th Cruiser Squadron
Heavy Cruiser HMS Birmingham (19) (715 Squadron FAA 1x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian)
Heavy Cruiser HMS Dorestshire (40) (715 Squadron FAA 1x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian)
Heavy Cruiser HMS Kent (54) (715 Squadron FAA 1x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian)
Heavy Cruiser HMS Cornwall (56) (715 Squadron FAA 1x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian)
4th Submarine Flotilla (elements)
Submarine HMS Rainbow (N16)
Submarine HMS Perseus (N36)
Submarine HMS Pandora (N37)
Submarine HMS Orpheus (N46)
Submarine HMS Odin (N84)
Submarine HMS Regulus (N88)
Submarine HMS Otus (N92)
Submarine HMS Phoenix (N96)
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Trincomalee, Ceylon
East Indies Station (Rear Admiral R. Leatham commanding East Indies Station and 4th Cruiser Squadron; Flagship: Light Cruiser HMS Gloucester (62))
Submarine Tender HMS Lucia (F27)
Submarine minelayer HMS SEAL (37 M)
Captain-in-charge of Naval Establishments in Ceylon
Naval Officer-in-Charge Aden
Aden, Yemen
4th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Gloucester (62) (714 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) 09/01/39 on patrol Red Sea Asia/Pacific Map
Light Cruiser HMS Liverpool (11) (714 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) patrolling off Masirah Island, Arabian Sea Asia/Pacific Map
Light Cruiser HMS Manchester (15) (714 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) en-route from Colombo, India to Aden, Yemen Asia/Pacific Map
Red Sea Division, Sloops
Patrol Escort HMS Egret (L75)
Patrol Escort HMS Fleetwood (L47)
Patrol Escort HMS Rochester (L50) patrolling off Masirah Island, Arabian Sea
Persian Gulf Division, Sloops
Patrol Escort HMS Shoreham (L32) Khor Kuwait, Persian Gulf
Patrol Escort HMS Depthford (L53) Colombo, India
Patrol Escort HMS Fowey (L15) Bombay, India
Patrol Escort HMS Grimbsy (L16) Khor Kuwait, Persian Gulf
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British and Dominion Royal Navies September 3, 1939
Light Cruiser HMS Edinburgh (16) scenario book says it’s a Heavy Cruiser
* FAA – Fleet Air Arm
Scapa Flow, Scotland
Home Fleet (Admiral Sir C.M. Forbes Flagship: Battleship HMS Nelson (28))
Antiaircraft Light Cruiser HMS Calcutta (D82) Europe Map
1st Battle Squadron
Battleship HMS Royal Sovereign (05) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Ramillies (07) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Royal Oak (08) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Nelson (28) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Rodney (29)(702 Squadron FAA 1x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Floatplane) Europe Map
Battle Cruiser Squadron
Battleship HMS Repulse (34)(705 Squadron FAA (2x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Floatplane) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Hood (51) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Renown (72) 09/02/39 departed Portsmouth 09/04/39 arrived Scapa Flow, Scotland Europe Map
18th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Aurora (12) (Rear-Admiral R.H.C. Hallifax commander 18th Cruiser Squadron and Rear-Admiral, Destroyers) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Sheffield (24) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Belfast (35) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Edinburgh (16) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Norfolk (78) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Newcastle (76) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
1st Minesweeper Flotilla
Minesweeper HMS Bramble (J11)
Minesweeper HMS Hazard (J02)
Minesweeper HMS Speedy (J17)
Minesweeper HMS Britomart (J22)
Minesweeper HMS Hebe (J24)
Minesweeper HMS Sharpshooter (J68)
Minesweeper HMS Seagull (J85)
Fleet Target Service
Minesweeper HMS Centurion (Target Ship)
Destroyer HMS Shikari (D85)
Destroyer HMS Sabre (H18)
Destroyer HMS Guardian (D92)
Admiralty Drifters
Patrol Escort HMS Cloud (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Coldsnap (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Fumarole (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Halo (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Harmattan (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Horizon (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Leeward (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Lunar Bow (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Mist (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Noontide (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Seabreeze (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Shower (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Sheen (PE)
Patrol Escort HMS Whirlpool (PE)
Vice-Admiral, Aircraft Carriers (Vice-Admiral L.V. Wells; Flagship: Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal (91))
Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal (91) Europe Map
800 Squadron FAA (6x Skua II fighter/dive-bomber, 3x Blackburn B-25 Roc fighter)
803 Squadron FAA (6x Skua II fighter/dive-bomber, 3x Blackburn B-25 Roc fighter)
810 Squadron FAA (12x Fairey Swordfish Torpedo/Bomber)
820 Squadron FAA (9x Fairey Swordfish Torpedo/Bomber)
821 Squadron FAA (9x Fairey Swordfish Torpedo/Bomber)
Aircraft Carrier HMS Furious (47) Europe Map
Aircraft Carrier (Seaplane) HMS Pegasus (CVS)
Rear Admiral, Destroyers (Rear Admiral R.H.C. Hallifax commander 18th Cruiser Squadron and Rear-Admiral, Destroyers)
Destroyer Tender HMS Greenwich (F10)
6th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer Division 11
Destroyer HMS Matabele (F26)
Destroyer HMS Ashanti (F51)
Destroyer HMS Mashona (F59)
Destroyer HMS Somali (F33)
Destroyer Division 12
Destroyer HMS Punjabi (F21)
Destroyer HMS Tartar (F43)
Destroyer HMS Bedouin (F67)
Destroyer HMS Eskimo (F75)
8th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Faulknor (H62)
Destroyer Division 15
Destroyer HMS Foxhound (H69)
Destroyer HMS Fearless (H67)
Destroyer HMS Fury (H76)
Destroyer HMS Forester (H74)
Destroyer Division 16
Destroyer HMS Foresight (H68)
Destroyer HMS Fortune (H70)
Destroyer HMS Fame (H78)
Destroyer HMS Firedrake (H79)
Dundee, Scotland
Rear-Admiral, Submarines (Rear-Admiral B.C. Watson HQ: Aberdour, England)
2nd Submarine Flotilla
Submarine Tender HMS Forth (F07)
Submarine HMS Triton (N15)
Submarine HMS Triumph (N18)
Submarine HMS Thistle (N24)
Submarine HMS Oxley (55P)
Submarine HMS Sturgeon (N73)
Submarine HMS Swordfish (N61)
Submarine HMS Seahorse (98S)
Submarine HMS Starfish (19S)
Submarine HMS Seawolf (N47)
Submarine HMS Spearfish (N69)
Submarine HMS Sterlet (N22)
Submarine HMS Sunfish (N81) refitting until 10/18/39
Submarine HMS Triad (N53) working up until 09/16/39
Submarine HMS Trident (N52) working up until 10/01/39
Submarine HMS Tribune (N78) working up until 10/17/39
Submarine HMS Truant (N68) working up until 10/30/39
Blyth, England
6th Submarine Flotilla
Submarine Tender HMS Titiana (F32)
Submarine HMS Havant (H32) on patrol since 08/31/39
Submarine HMS (L26) on patrol since 08/31/39
Submarine HMS (L27) on patrol since 08/31/39
Submarine HMS Undine (N48) on patrol since 08/31/39
Submarine HMS Unity (N66) on patrol since 08/31/39
Submarine HMS Ursula (N59) on patrol since 08/31/39
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Rosyth, Scotland
Rosyth Command (Vice-Admiral C.G. Ramsey)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Dee (T20) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS James Ludford (T16) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Ohm (FY561) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Thomas Altoft (FY552) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Gunner (FY568) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Flanders (FY600) outfitting
Admiral Superintendent, Rosyth Dockyard
Kings Harbourmaster Cromarty
Liaison Officer for RN and MN Duties
Rosyth Sub-Command
Humber Sub-Command
Rosyth Escort Force (Captain R. Kerr commander Rosyth Escort Force and Convoy C)
Destroyer Tender HMS Cochrane (F08)
15th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer Division 29
Destroyer HMS Broke (D83) on patrol since 09/01/39
Destroyer HMS Wanderer (D74) on patrol since 09/01/39
Destroyer HMS Whitehall (D94) on patrol since 09/01/39
Destroyer HMS Witch (D89) on patrol since 08/31/39
Destroyer Division 30
Destroyer HMS Wolverine (D78)
Destroyer HMS Witherington (D76)
Destroyer HMS Volunteer (D71)
Destroyer HMS Verity (D63)
Convoy C
Destroyer HMS Wallace (L64)
Destroyer HMS Valorous (L00) on patrol Pentland Firth, Scotland since 09/02/39
Destroyer HMS Whitley (L23) on patrol since 09/03/39
Patrol Sloop HMS Pelican (L86) on patrol since 09/03/39
Patrol Sloop HMS Bittern (L07)
Patrol Sloop HMS Enchantress (L56) on patrol Pentland Firth, Scotland since 09/02/39
Patrol Sloop HMS Hastings (L27) Refitting at Plymouth, England until 09/03/39
3rd Antisubmarine Group
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Amethyst (T12)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Agate (T87)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Jasper (T14)
Glasgow, Scotland
Clyde Sub-Command
Stornoway, Scotland
Stornoway Sub-Command
Aberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeen Sub-Command
Invergordon, Scotland
Cromarty Sub-Command
Newcastle, England
Newcastle Sub-Command
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Chatham, England
Nore Command (Admiral Sir Henry J. Studholme-Brownrigg)
Admiral Superintendent Chatham Dockyards
Heavy Cruiser HMS London (69) rebuilding since 03/15/39 Repair Pool
Light Cruiser HMS Curacoa (D41) rearming as Antiaircraft Cruiser until 01/26/40 Repair Pool
Destroyer HMS Campbell (D60) refitting until 02/12/40
Destroyer HMS Worcester (D96) refitting until 05/04/40
Destroyer HMS Vivien (D33) rearming as fast escort until 10/07/39
Destroyer HMS Valentine (D49) rearming as fast escort; pennant number will change to (L49) upon completion on 09/27/39
Destroyer HMS Wolfhound (D56) rearming as fast escort until 05/02/40
Nore Submarine Command
Commodore Royal Navy Barracks
Sheerness, England
Admiral Superintendent Sheerness Dockyards
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Darnett Ness (FY 542) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Grampian (FY 546) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lady Enid (FY 547) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Northcoates (FY 548) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Mastiff (T10) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Oak (T 54) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Myrtle (T 91) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Larch (T 96) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Tamarisk (T 97) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Rifnes (no pennant number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Dromio (H 94) outfitting
Elements of 5th Minesweeper Flotilla
Minesweeper HMS Sphinx (J69)
Minesweeper HMS Niger (J73)
Minesweeper HMS Salamander (J86)
8th Minesweeper Flotilla
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Syringa (T55)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Cypress (T09)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Cedar (T01)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Holly (T19)
Dover, England
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Oyama (FY 500) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Osama (no penent number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Sata (no penent number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Aragonite (no penent number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Cape Barracouta (4.122) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Eastcoates (FY 1771) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Runswick Bay (FY 750) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS St Melante (FY 753) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Chalcedony (4.124) outfitting
Dover Submarine Command
19th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer Division 37
Destroyer HMS Basilisk (H11)
Destroyer HMS Beagle (H30)
Destroyer HMS Boreas (H77)
Destroyer Division 38
Destroyer HMS Blanche (H47)
Destroyer HMS Brazen (H80)
Destroyer HMS Brilliant (H84)
Destroyer HMS Boadicea (H65)
Elements of 5th Minesweeper Flotilla
Minesweeper HMS Harrier (J71)
Minesweeper HMS Hussar (J82)
Minesweeper HMS Skipjack (J38)
Dundee, Scotland
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Hawthorn (T 32) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Willow (T 66) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Windward Ho (FY 574) outfitting
Ipswich, England
Captain in Charge, Harwich
Harwich Submarine Command
Elements of 5th Minesweeper Flotilla
Minesweeper HMS Halcyon (J42)
Minesweeper HMS Selkirk (J18)
Minesweeper HMS Speedwell (J87)
London, England
Liaison Officer For R.N. & M.N. Duties
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Portsmouth, England
Portsmouth Command (Admiral Sir W.M. James)
Destroyer HMS Scimitar (H21) RAF Reconnaissance duties
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lilac (T26) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Colne (T17) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Boyne (T29) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Doon (T35) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Beech (T44) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Berberis (T46) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Hornbeam (T53) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Alder (T81) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Sasebo (FY 828) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Hatsuse (FY 1749) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Yashima (FY 1894) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Noniwa (no pennant number found ) outfitting
Vice-Admiral Commanding H.M. Yachts
Admiral Superintendent Portmouth Dockyards
Heavy Cruiser HMS Suffolk (55) refitting until 09/23/39 Repair Pool
Destroyer HMS Sardonyx (H26) 09/02/39 departed Portsmouth, England for Dundee, Scotland
Destroyer HMS Skate (H21) tender to HMS Vernon - a torpedo-training establishment of the Royal Navy
Destroyer HMS Saladin (H21) requiring boiler re-tubing
Destroyer HMS Viniera (H21) rearming as escort ship until 09/23/39
Destroyer HMS Ambuscade (H21) refitting until 05/27/40
Destroyer HMS Winchester (H21) rearming as escort ship until 04/09/40
Destroyer HMS Weston (H21) rearming as escort ship until 06/08/39
Destroyer HMS Jason (H21) surveying ship refitting until 09/27/39
Commodore Royal Navy Barracks
Portsmouth Submarine Command
16th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer Division 31
Destroyer HMS Veteran (D72)
Destroyer HMS Wren (D88)
Destroyer Division 32
Destroyer HMS Vansittart (D64)
Destroyer HMS Wyvern (D66)
Destroyer HMS Venomous (D75)
Destroyer Division 36
Destroyer HMS Amazon (D39)
Destroyer HMS Achates (H12)
Destroyer HMS Anthony (H40)
Destroyer HMS Arrow (H42)
Captain, Antisubmarine Forces
1st Motor Anti-submarine Flotilla
Motor Antisubmarine Vessel HMS PA1
Motor Antisubmarine Vessel HMS PA2
Motor Antisubmarine Vessel HMS PA3
Motor Antisubmarine Vessel HMS PA4
Motor Antisubmarine Vessel HMS PA5
1st Anti-submarine Group
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Basset (T68)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Sapphire (T27)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Topaze (T40)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Tourmaline (T42)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Turquoise (T45)
Southampton, England
Liaison Officer For R.N. & M.N. Duties
Gosport, England
5th (training) Submarine Flotilla
Submarine Tender HMS Dwarf (T92)
Submarine HMS Oberon (N21)
Submarine HMS H28
Submarine HMS H31
Submarine HMS H33
Submarine HMS H34
Submarine HMS H44
Submarine HMS H49
Submarine Thames (N71) refitting at Plymouth until 06/15/40
Submarine HMS H43 refitting at Sheerness until 10/07/39
Submarine HMS H50 refitting at Sheerness until 10/14/39
Submarine HMS L23 refitting at Plymouth until 09/39
Yarmouth, England
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Clythness (FY 1596) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Ebor Wyke (FY 1601) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lord Grey (FY 1593) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lord Irwin (FY 1617) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lord Inchcape (FY 1611) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Artic Hunter (FY 1614) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Earl Kitchener (FY 1633) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS King’s Grey (4.87) outfitting
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Devonport, England
Western Approaches (Admiral Sir M.E. Dunbar-Nasmith)
Destroyer HMS Sturdy (H28)
Admiral Superintendent of Dockyards
Commodore Royal Navy Barracks
Devonport Submarine Command
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast Submarine Command
Cardiff, England
Cardiff Submarine Command
Plymouth, England
Destroyer HMS Vega (D52) rearming as escort ship until 11/27/39
Destroyer HMS Westminster (D45) rearming as escort ship until 01/08/40
Destroyer HMS Montrose (D01) refitting until 09/06/39
Destroyer HMS Valentine (D49) rearming as escort ship until 03/28/40
Patrol Escort HMS Stork (L81) refitting until 09/09/39
Submarine HMS Thetis (11T) refitting after salvage and rebuilding until 11/01/40
11th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Mackay (D70)
Destroyer Division 21
Destroyer HMS Walpole (D41) 09/02/39 departed Plymouth, England for the Clyde, Scotland
Destroyer HMS Vanquisher (D54)
Destroyer HMS Winchelsea (D46)
Destroyer HMS Walker (D27)
Destroyer Division 21
Destroyer HMS Versatile (D32)
Destroyer HMS Vimy (D33)
Destroyer HMS Whirlwind (D30)
Destroyer HMS Warwick (D25)
12th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Exmouth (H02) 09/03/39 departed Portland, England
Destroyer Division 23
Destroyer HMS Electra (H27) 09/02/39 departed Portland, England
Destroyer HMS Eclipse (H08)
Destroyer Division 24
Destroyer HMS Escort (H66) 09/02/39 departed Portland, England
Destroyer HMS Escapade (H17) 09/03/39 departed Portland, England
Destroyer HMS Encounter (H10) 09/02/39 departed Portland, England
17th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Keith (D06)
Destroyer Division 33
Destroyer HMS Venetia (D53)
Destroyer HMS Vanessa (D29)
Destroyer HMS Wessex (D43)
Destroyer HMS Viscount (D92)
Destroyer Division 34
Destroyer HMS Vesper (D55)
Destroyer HMS Wakeful (H88)
Destroyer HMS Vivacious (D36)
Destroyer HMS Windsor (D42)
6th Minesweeper Flotilla
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Sycamore (T37)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Magnolia (T31)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Laurel (T29)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Arcanes (no pennant number found) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Radnor Castle (FY 511) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Brecon Castle (FY 507) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Clyne Castle (FY 508) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Conway Castle (FY 509) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Cardiff Castle (FY 512) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Caerphilly Castle (no pennant number found) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Blackwater (T04) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Kennet (T78) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS British (FY 506) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Courtier (FY 592) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Erimo (FY 569) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Avona (no pennant number found) outfitting
Falmouth, England
Falmouth Submarine Command (HQ: Falmouth, England)
Liverpool, England
Liaison Officer For R.N. & M.N. Duties (HQ: Liverpool, England)
Liverpool Submarine Command (HQ: Liverpool, England)
Milford Haven, Wales
Milford Haven Submarine Command (HQ: Milford Haven, Wales)
Convoy B
Patrol Sloop HMS Kittiwake (L30) 09/03/39 departed Holyhead, Wales for Liverpool, England
Patrol Sloop HMS Puffin (L52) 09/03/39 departed Holyhead, Wales for Liverpool, England
Patrol Sloop HMS Mallard (L42) 09/03/39 departed Holyhead, Wales for Liverpool, England
Patrol Sloop HMS Widgeon (L62)
Patrol Sloop HMS Kingfisher (L70)
Patrol Sloop HMS Sheldrake (L06)
Portsmouth, England
Destroyer HMS Vanoc (H33) (from Destroyer Division 21) refitting until 10/14/39
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Humber, England
Humber Force (Vice Admiral Sir GFB Edwards-Collins commanding Humber Force and 2nd Cruiser Squadron)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Garry (T78)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Liffey (T81)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Buckingham (Z 121) (no pennant number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Glen Kidson (4.556) (no ship this name or pennant number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Sandringham (FY 598) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Malayan (no pennant number) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lune (FY 588) outfitting
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS S.T. Fane (FY 575) outfitting
2nd Cruiser Squadron 09/01/39 departed Humber, England for patrol off Norway
Light Cruiser HMS Southampton (83) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Glasgow (21) (712 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
7th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer Division 13
Destroyer HMS Jervis (F00) (7th Destroyer Flotilla) 09/01/39 departed Humber, England for patrol off Norway
Destroyer HMS Javelin (F61) 09/01/39 departed Humber, England for patrol off Norway
Destroyer HMS Jersey (F72) 09/01/39 departed Humber, England for patrol off Norway
Destroyer Division 14
Destroyer HMS Echo (H23)
Destroyer HMS Jakal (F22) 09/01/39 departed Humber, England for patrol off Norway
Destroyer HMS Janus (F53)
Destroyer HMS Juno (F46)
Grimsby, England
Destroyer HMS Jupiter (F85) (from Destroyer Division 13)
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Portland, England
Channel Force (Rear Admiral L.E. Holland; Flagship: Battleship HMS Resolution (09))
Light Cruiser HMS Ceres (D59) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Caradoc (D60) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Cairo (D87) Europe Map
Aircraft Carrier HMS Courageous (50) Europe Map
811 Squadron FAA (13x Fairey Swordfish Mk.1 Torpedo-bomber)
822 Squadron FAA (13x Fairey Swordfish Mk.1 Torpedo-bomber)
Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes (I95) Europe Map
814 Squadron FAA (12x Fairey Swordfish Mk.1 Torpedo-bomber)
3rd Battle Squadron
Battleship HMS Resolution (09) (702 Squadron FAA 2x Fairey Swordfish Mk.1 Floatplane) (Flagship: Channel Force and 3rd Battle Squadron) Europe Map
Battleship HMS Revenge (06) Europe Map
18th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Kempenfeldt (no pennant number found)
Destroyer Division 35
Destroyer HMS Acasta (H09)
Destroyer HMS Antelope (H36)
Destroyer HMS Ardent (H41)
Destroyer HMS Acheron (H45)
Destroyer Division 36 (detached to Portsmouth Command)
Destroyer HMS Amazon (D39)
Destroyer HMS Achates (H12)
Destroyer HMS Anthony (H40)
Destroyer HMS Arrow (H42)
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Scapa Flow, Scotland
Northern Patrol (Vice Admiral Sir M.K. Horton; Flagship: Light Cruiser HMS Effingham (I98))
7th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Diomede (I92) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Dragon (D46) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Calypso (D61) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Caledon (D53) Europe Map
12th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Effingham (I98) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Cardiff (D58) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Dunedin (I93) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Emerald (D66) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Enterprise (D52) refitting Portsmouth, England arrived Scapa Flow, Scotland 09/11/39 Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Delhi (I74) working up after refitting at Portsmouth, England arrived Scapa Flow, Scotland 09/13/39 Europe Map
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Alexandria, Egypt
Mediterranean Fleet (Admiral Sir A.B. Cunningham HQ: Alexandria, Egypt Flagship: Battleship HMS Warspite (03))
Repair Ship HMS Resource (F79)
Anti-aircraft Light Cruiser HMS Coventry (D43) (ASIA/PACIFIC MAP)
Destroyer HMS Bulldog (H91) (detached from 19th Destroyer Flotilla as escort to Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious (77))
Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious (77) (ASIA/PACIFIC MAP)
802 Squadron FAA 8x Gloster Sea Gladiator Fighter
812 Squadron FAA 12x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Torpedo/Bomber
823 Squadron FAA 12x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Torpedo/Bomber
825 Squadron FAA 12x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Torpedo/Bomber
1st Battle Squadron
Battleship HMS Barham (04) (701 Squadron FAA[/b] 1x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Floatplane) (EUROPE MAP)
Battleship HMS Malaya (01) (701 Squadron FAA[/b] 1x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Floatplane) (EUROPE MAP and ASIA/PACIFIC MAP)
Battleship HMS Warspite (03)(701 Squadron FAA[/b] 1x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Floatplane) (EUROPE MAP)
1st Cruiser Squadron
Heavy Cruiser HMS Devonshire (39) (711 Squadron FAA[/b] 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) (ASIA/PACIFIC MAP)
Heavy Cruiser HMS Shropshire (73) (711 Squadron FAA[/b] 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) (ASIA/PACIFIC MAP)
Heavy Cruiser HMS Sussex (96) (715 Squadron FAA[/b] 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) (ASIA/PACIFIC MAP)
3rd Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Arethusa (28) (713 Squadron FAA[/b] 2x Fairey Seafox Floatplane) (EUROPE MAP)
Light Cruiser HMS Penelope (97) (713 Squadron FAA[/b] 1x Fairey Seafox Floatplane) (EUROPE MAP)
Light Cruiser HMS Galatea (71) (713 Squadron FAA[/b] 2x Fairey Seafox Floatplane) (EUROPE MAP)
Rear Admiral, Destroyers (Rear Admiral L.C. Tovey HQ: Alexandria, Egypt Flagship: Light Cruiser HMS Galatea (71))
Destroyer Tender HMS Woolwich (80)
1st Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Grenville (H03)
Destroyer Division 1
Destroyer HMS Gallant (H59)
Destroyer HMS Glowworm (H92)
Destroyer HMS Grafton (H89)
Destroyer HMS Greyhound (H05)
Destroyer Division 2
Destroyer HMS Garland (H37)
Destroyer HMS Gipsy (H63)
Destroyer HMS Grenade (H86)
Destroyer HMS Griffin (H31)
2nd Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Hardy (H87)
Destroyer Division 3
Destroyer HMS Hasty (H24)
Destroyer HMS Hostile (H55)
Destroyer HMS Hereward (H93)
Destroyer HMS Hero (H99)
Destroyer Division 4
Destroyer HMS Havock (H43)
Destroyer HMS Hotspur (H01)
Destroyer HMS Hyperion (H97)
Destroyer HMS Hunter (H35)
3rd Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Inglefield (D02)
Destroyer Division 5
Destroyer HMS Ilex (D61)
Destroyer HMS Isis (D87)
Destroyer HMS Imperial (D09)
Destroyer HMS Imogen (D44)
Destroyer Division 6
Destroyer HMS Ivanhoe (D16)
Destroyer HMS Impulsive (D11)
Destroyer HMS Intrepid (D10)
Destroyer HMS Icarus (D03)
4th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer Division 7
Destroyer HMS Afridi (F07)
Destroyer HMS Gurkha (F20)
Destroyer HMS Mohawk (F31)
Destroyer HMS Sikh (F82)
Destroyer Division 8
Destroyer HMS Cossack (F03)
Destroyer HMS Maori (F24)
Destroyer HMS Nubian (F36)
Destroyer HMS Zulu (F18)
4th Anti-Submarine Group
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Amber (T88)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Beryl (T34)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Coral (T07)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Jade (T56)
Auxiliary Antisubmarine Trawler HMS Moonstone (T90)
Malta
Vice Admiral in Charge, Malta Admiral Superintendent, Malta Dockyards (Vice Admiral W.T.R. Ford)
Destroyer HMS Stronghold (H50) 06/03/39 Departed Malta destination Singapore
Destroyer HMS Wolsey (D98) refitting as escort ship until 01/21/40
Coastal Minelayer HMS Medusa (F06)
1st Submarine Flotilla
Submarine Depot Ship HMS (F44)
Submarine HMS Shark (N54)
Submarine HMS Sealion (N72)
Submarine HMS Osiris (N67)
Submarine HMS Oswald (N58)
Submarine HMS Otway (N51)
Submarine HMS Salmon (N65)
Submarine HMS Snapper (N39)
Submarine minelayer HMS Porpoise (N14)
Submarine minelayer HMS Narwhal (N45)
Submarine minelayer HMS Cachalot (N83)
1st Motor Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Torpedo Boat Depot Ship HMS Vulcan (T51)
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 1 repairing
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 2
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 3
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 4
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 5
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 6
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 14
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 15
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 16
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 17
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 18
Motor Torpedo Boat MTB 19
Port Said, Egypt
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Crescent Moon (FY5)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Eddy (FY12)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Landfall (FY30)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Sunset (FY54)
Naval Liaison Officer Port Said
Senior Officer Minesweepers Port Said
3rd Minesweeper Flotilla
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Pangbourne (N37)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Sutton (N78)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS ROSS (N45)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Saltash (N62)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Elgin (N39)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Lydd (N44)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Dunoon (N52)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Dundalk (N80)
Auxiliary Minesweeper HMS Albury (N41)
Haifa, British Mandate of Palestine
Patrol Minesweeper HMS MMS1
Patrol Minesweeper HMS MMS2
Patrol Escort HMS Aberdeen (L97)
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Gibraltar
North Atlantic Command Rear Admiral in Charge, Gibraltar Admiral Superintendent, Gibraltar Dockyard (Rear Admiral N.A. Wodehouse)
Base Ship HMS Cormorant
Destroyer HMS Wryneck (D21) refitting as escort ship
Minesweeper HMS Gossamer (J63)
Minesweeper HMS Leda (J93)
11th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Capetown (D88) 09/03/39 departed Gibraltar on patrol Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Colombo (D89) 09/03/39 departed Gibraltar on patrol Europe Map
13th Destroyer Flotilla
Destroyer HMS Keppel (D84)
Destroyer Division 25
Destroyer HMS Vidette (D48)
Destroyer HMS Watchman (D26) 09/02/39 departs with Convoy AB.1 from Gibraltar for Capetown, South Africa
Destroyer HMS Vortigern (D37)
Destroyer HMS Velox (D34)
Destroyer Division 26
Destroyer HMS Douglas (D90) 09/02/39 departs with Convoy AB.1 from Gibraltar for Capetown, South Africa
Destroyer HMS Active (H14)
Destroyer HMS Wrestler (D35)
Destroyer HMS Wishart (D67) 09/02/39 departs with Convoy AB.1 from Gibraltar for Capetown, South Africa
Convoy AB.1
Tanker British Ardour (7,124 tons)
Tanker British Loyalty (6,993 tons)
Tanker British Princess (7,019 tons)
Tanker British Motorist (6,891 tons)
Tanker British Progress (4,581 tons)
Cargo Ship City of Hereford (5,105 tons)
Cargo Ship City of Shanghai (5,828 tons)
Cargo Ship Rowenbank (5,102 tons)
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Freetown, Sierra Leone
South Atlantic Command (Vice Admiral G.H. D’Qyly Lyon Flagship: Light Cruiser HMS Neptune (20))
Aircraft Carrier (Seaplane) HMAS Albatross (I22) (710 Squadron FAA 9x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian)
6th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Neptune (20) (718 Squadron FAA 2x Fairey Seafox Floatplane) 09/02/39 departed Freetown, Sierra Leone on patrol (Americas Map)
9th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Dispatch (30) 09/02/39 departs with Convoy AB.1 from Gibraltar for Capetown, South Africa (Americas Map)
Light Cruiser HMS Dauntless (D45) 09/02/39 departs with Convoy AB.1 from Gibraltar for Capetown, South Africa (Americas Map)
Light Cruiser HMS Danae (I44) 09/03/39 departs Freetown, Sierra Leone for Simon’s town, South Africa (Americas Map)
Light Cruiser HMS Durban (I99) 09/02/39 departs Gibraltar for Freetown, Sierra Leone (Americas Map)
South American Division
Heavy Cruiser HMS Exeter (68) (718 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) 08/25/39 departs Devonport, England for South America via Freetown, Sierra Leone (Europe Map)
Heavy Cruiser HMS Cumberland (57) (712 Squadron FAA 1x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) 08/31/39 departs Devonport, England for South America via Freetown, Sierra Leone (Americas Map)
Light Cruiser HMS Ajax (22) (718 Squadron FAA 2x Fairey Seafox Floatplane) 09/02/39 departs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for South America via Freetown, Sierra Leone (Europe Map)
6th Submarine Flotilla
Submarine HMS Clyde (N12) 08/31/39 departs Gibraltar for Freetown, Sierra Leone
Submarine HMS Severn (N57) 08/31/39 departs Gibraltar for Freetown, Sierra Leone
Simon’s Town, South Africa
Captain in Charge of Naval Establishments
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Bermuda
Americas and West Indies Command (Vice Admiral Sir Sidney Meyrick also commander 8th Cruiser Squadron Flagship: Heavy Cruiser HMS Berwick (12))
8th Cruiser Squadron
Heavy Cruiser HMS Berwick (12) (718 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Americas Map
Heavy Cruiser HMS York (90) (718 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) Europe Map
Light Cruiser HMS Orion (85) (718 Squadron FAA 2x Fairey Seafox Floatplane) Americas Map
Light Cruiser HMAS Perth (I29) Americas Map
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China Station
Singapore
4th Submarine Flotilla (elements)
Submarine HMS Proteus (N29)
Submarine HMS Olympus (N35)
Submarine HMS Regent (N41)
Submarine HMS Rover (N62)
Submarine minelayer HMS Rorqual (N74)
Submarine HMS Parthian (N75)
Submarine minelayer HMS Grampus (N56)
Hongkong
Aircraft Carrier HMS Eagle (94)
813 Squadron FAA 9x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Torpedo/Bomber
824 Squadron FAA 9x Fairey Swordfish Mk. I Torpedo/Bomber
5th Cruiser Squadron
Heavy Cruiser HMS Birmingham (19) (715 Squadron FAA 1x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian)
Heavy Cruiser HMS Dorestshire (40) (715 Squadron FAA 1x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian)
Heavy Cruiser HMS Kent (54) (715 Squadron FAA 1x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian)
Heavy Cruiser HMS Cornwall (56) (715 Squadron FAA 1x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian)
4th Submarine Flotilla (elements)
Submarine HMS Rainbow (N16)
Submarine HMS Perseus (N36)
Submarine HMS Pandora (N37)
Submarine HMS Orpheus (N46)
Submarine HMS Odin (N84)
Submarine HMS Regulus (N88)
Submarine HMS Otus (N92)
Submarine HMS Phoenix (N96)
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Trincomalee, Ceylon
East Indies Station (Rear Admiral R. Leatham commanding East Indies Station and 4th Cruiser Squadron; Flagship: Light Cruiser HMS Gloucester (62))
Submarine Tender HMS Lucia (F27)
Submarine minelayer HMS SEAL (37 M)
Captain-in-charge of Naval Establishments in Ceylon
Naval Officer-in-Charge Aden
Aden, Yemen
4th Cruiser Squadron
Light Cruiser HMS Gloucester (62) (714 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) 09/01/39 on patrol Red Sea Asia/Pacific Map
Light Cruiser HMS Liverpool (11) (714 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) patrolling off Masirah Island, Arabian Sea Asia/Pacific Map
Light Cruiser HMS Manchester (15) (714 Squadron FAA 2x Supermarine Walrus Amphibian) en-route from Colombo, India to Aden, Yemen Asia/Pacific Map
Red Sea Division, Sloops
Patrol Escort HMS Egret (L75)
Patrol Escort HMS Fleetwood (L47)
Patrol Escort HMS Rochester (L50) patrolling off Masirah Island, Arabian Sea
Persian Gulf Division, Sloops
Patrol Escort HMS Shoreham (L32) Khor Kuwait, Persian Gulf
Patrol Escort HMS Depthford (L53) Colombo, India
Patrol Escort HMS Fowey (L15) Bombay, India
Patrol Escort HMS Grimbsy (L16) Khor Kuwait, Persian Gulf
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