Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth

Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth

HMS Impregnable, flagship of the Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth, circa 1900
Active 1743 - 1969
Country  United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
Type Fleet
Garrison/HQ Mount Wise

The Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth was a senior commander of the Royal Navy for hundreds of years. Plymouth Command was a name given to the units, establishments, and staff operating under the admiral's command. Prior to 1914 the holder of the office was often referred to as Commander-in-Chief, Devonport. The Commanders-in-Chief were based in Hamoaze House, Devonport, Plymouth until 1915 and then at Admiralty House, Mount Wise, Devonport from 1915 until 1996.[1]

History

Admiralty House, Mount Wise

The post dates back to around 1743.[2] It extended along the South Coast from Exmouth in East Devon to Penzance in Cornwall.[3] In 1941, during World War II, elements of Plymouth Command were transferred to Western Approaches Command which was established at Derby House in Liverpool.[1] Meanwhile, Plymouth Command occupied a new combined Headquarters, known as the Maritime Headquarters, at Mount Wise.[4] The post of Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth was merged with that of Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth in 1969 to form Naval Home Command.[5]

After 1969, Admiralty House and the Maritime Headquarters became the home of the Flag Officer, Plymouth until that post was also disbanded in 1996. At around the same time the nearby RN Dockyard and barracks were reconstituted as HM Naval Base Devonport and placed under the command of a Commodore.[4]

Commanders-in-Chief and Flag Officers

Commanders-in-Chief and Flag Officers have included:[6][7][8]
Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth

Flag Officer, Plymouth

References

  1. 1 2 Plymouth Maritime Headquarters (Mount Wise), Page 1
  2. ↑ Naval List
  3. ↑ British and Other Navies in World War 2 Day-by-Day by Don Kindell
  4. 1 2 Plymouth Maritime Headquarters (Mount Wise), Page 2
  5. ↑ History in Portsmouth
  6. ↑ Whitaker's Almanacks 1869 - 1969
  7. ↑ William Loney RN
  8. ↑ Royal Navy Senior Appointments
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