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First World War (1914-1918)

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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 1438 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 06 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/60
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Telegram from Admiral Superintendent, Malta, to Admiralty, reporting on progress in fitting six lighters to protect ships against mines in the Dardanelles [typescript copy].

Dates: 06 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/61
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Telegram from Vice Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles to Admiralty, reporting that it was probably necessary for HMS "Inflexible" to make repairs and be docked at Malta before proceeding to Gibraltar, suggesting that Captain Richard Phillimore of "Inflexible" be appointed Principal Beach Master for the Dardanelles landings [typescript copy].

Dates: 08 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/62
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Telegram from WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty to the French Minister of Marine, Paris, on desirability of sending a Captain, Royal Navy to be attached to the French Fleet under Admiral de Lapeyrere [typescript copy].

Dates: 08 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 09 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/63
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Telegram from WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty Rear-Admiral Mark Kerr, C. in C., Greek Navy, on the cruiser and four destroyers being built in Britain for the Greek Government, and urgently required for the Royal Navy. Stating that before requisitioning them they wished to obtain the friendly compliance of the Greek Government [typescript copy].

Dates: 09 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 09 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/65
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Telegram from C. in C., East Indies, Port Said, to Admiralty, on reports that since the British had favoured Russian claims to Constantinople, the Balkan states had leant towards the Turkish side [typescript copy].

Dates: 09 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 10 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/66
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Telegram from Admiralty to Admiral Superintendent, Malta, reporting on discovery of a more efficient method of making smoke, using benzol and green oil. Stating that supplies would be sent out from Britain, to go directly to Mudros [typescript copy].

Dates: 10 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 10 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/67
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Telegram from Admiralty to Admiral Superintendent, Malta, asking when HMS "Inflexible" would be ready for action [typescript copy].

Dates: 10 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 10 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/68
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Telegram from Admiral Superintendent, Malta, to Admiralty, on repairs to HMS "Inflexible" [typescript copy].

Dates: 10 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 10 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/69
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Telegram from Admiral Superintendent, Malta, to Admiralty, reporting that there was no prospect of HMS "Inflexible" being ready for action within six weeks. Estimating 10-12 weeks if the work was done at Malta [typescript copy].

Dates: 10 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 10 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/70
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Telegram from Admiralty to Admiral Superintendent, Malta, on repairs to HMS "Inflexible", ordering her to be removed to Gibraltar, where the work could be carried out more quickly [typescript copy].

Dates: 10 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 17 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/76
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Telegram from Vice Admiral, Dardanelles to Admiralty, reporting sinking of transport "Manitou" by torpedo boat [typescript copy].

Dates: 17 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 17 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/77
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Admiralty Chief Censor's intercepted message from Havas, Paris to Reuter, London, reported that the Austrian fleet had received two German Zeppelins, one of which had been lost while maneuvering over the Adriatic [typescript copy].

Dates: 17 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 18 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/78
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Telegram from Vice Admiral Eastern Mediterranean to Admiralty, on transports [typescript copy].

Dates: 18 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 20 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/79
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Telegram from Magazines, Malta to WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty, reporting completion of temporary repairs to HMS "Inflexible" [typescript copy].

Dates: 20 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 20 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/80
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Telegram from French Naval Attacht, Admiralty, London to Ministry of Marine, Paris, reporting that the felucca "Deseada" now at Palma was reported as suspect, and the "Pelorus" had received orders to capture her as soon as she was outside territorial waters [typescript copy].

Dates: 20 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Apr 1915 - 30 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/81
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Admiralty History Section precis of telegrams on German submarines in the Dardanelles [typescript copy].

Dates: 22 Apr 1915 - 30 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 23 Apr 1915 - 30 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/82
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Telegram from Senior naval Officer, Gibraltar to Admiralty, on suspect felucca "Deseada" [typescript copy].

Dates: 23 Apr 1915 - 30 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Apr 1915 - 30 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/84
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Admiralty Chief Censor's intercepted message from Yde, Copenhagen to Exchange Telegraph Co., London on rumours that Germans were making preparations for an attempt to operate in the Mediterranean [typescript copy].

Dates: 24 Apr 1915 - 30 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Apr 1915 - 30 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/85
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Telegram from Admiral Superintendent, Malta to Admiralty, reports on trials of smoke making vessels using Egyptian sun oil [typescript copy].

Dates: 24 Apr 1915 - 30 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Apr 1915 - 30 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/86
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Telegram from Admiralty to Admiral Superintendent, Malta, on trials of smoke making apparatus [typescript copy].

Dates: 24 Apr 1915 - 30 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 May 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/122
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Telegram from WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty, to the French Ministry of Marine, on German submarine activity in the Mediterranean [typescript copy].

Dates: 24 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 May 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/123
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Telegram from Admiralty to Admiral Sir Douglas Gamble, on need to stress to C. in C., Italian Fleet the importance of maintaining effective watch in the Straits of Otranto [typescript copy].

Dates: 24 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 May 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/124
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Telegram from Admiralty to All Stations reporting State of War between Italy and Austria and Italy and Germany [typescript copy].

Dates: 24 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 May 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/125
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Telegram from Admiral Sir Douglas Gamble to Admiral Sir Henry Jackson, reporting satisfactory interview with Italian Minister of Marine and the Duke of Abruzzi [typescript copy].

Dates: 24 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 26 May 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/66/126
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Telegram from French Ministry of Marine, Paris to Admiralty, on use of mid-European time and the Greenwich longitude for communication between Allied Fleets in the Mediterranean [typescript copy].

Dates: 26 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open