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First World War (1914-1918)

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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 1504 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 04 May 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/67/85
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Admiralty Chief Censor's intercepted message from Cairo, Official on Turkish attacks [typescript copy].

Dates: 04 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 May 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/67/86
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Telegram from Admiralty to C. in C., East Indies, Admiral Sir Richard Peirse, on safety of transports in the Mediterranean [typescript copy].

Dates: 07 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 11 May 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/67/87
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Telegram from C. in C., East Indies, Admiral Sir Richard Peirse to Admiralty, on possible German oil depot in the Eastern Mediterranean [typescript copy].

Dates: 11 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 14 May 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/67/88
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Telegram from Admiralty to C. in C., East Indies, Admiral Sir Richard Peirse stating that when HMS "Philomel" had finished reconnoitering the Somali Coast she should await orders in the vicinity of Aden [typescript copy].

Dates: 14 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 15 May 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/67/89
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Telegram from Admiralty to HMS "Trent", Aden, on movement of Monitor Squadron [typescript copy].

Dates: 15 May 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 18 May 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/67/90
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Telegram from Malta to Admiralty, on anti-submarine precautions in the Eastern Mediterranean [typescript copy].

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

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/68/7
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Telegram from Senior Naval Officer, Gibraltar to Admiralty, reporting that repairs to HMS "Inflexible" would be completed by 19 Jan, askig if she should proceed directly to the Dardanelles [typescript copy].

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

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/68/8
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Telegram from Admiralty to Senior Naval Officer, Gibraltar confirming that HMS "Inflexible" sould proceed directly to the Dardanelles on completion of repairs [typescript copy].

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

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/68/9
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Telegram from Admiralty to Senior Naval Officer, Gibraltar, reporting that 5000 Mauser rifles and 5 million cartridges had arrived in Lisbon, Portugal, from Germany, destined for Morocco. Asking for close watch on route between Spain and Morocco [typescript copy].

Dates: 17 Jan 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 21 Jan 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/68/10
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Telegram from WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty to Vice Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee, proposing to appoint him to command the 4th Battle Squadron, with Sturdee's reply, accepting appointment [typescript copy].

Dates: 21 Jan 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 21 Jan 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/68/11
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Telegram from Admiralty to S.N.O. Cruiser Force "D", and S.N.O., Cruiser Force "I", reporting that a military expedition was leaving Lisbon, Portugal for Angola, and that is should be given any necessary assistance [typescript copy].

Dates: 21 Jan 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Jan 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/68/12
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Telegram from Admiralty to Rear-Admiral John De Robeck, Cruiser Force I, stating that his services were required in the Mediterranean, to act as Second in Command to Vice Admiral Sackville Carden.

Dates: 22 Jan 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