Naval Artillery and Torpedoes Division (Royal Navy) facts for kids
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1918-1920 |
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| Jurisdiction |  United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | Admiralty, London |
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| Parent agency | Admiralty Naval Staff |
The Naval Artillery and Torpedoes Division was a special group within the British Admiralty (the main office for the British Navy). It was created in June 1918. Its job was to decide how the navy should use its weapons and what new weapons it needed. This group also worked on how to protect ships from enemy attacks. It only existed for a short time, until 1920. Then, its jobs were split into two new groups: the Gunnery Division (for guns) and the Torpedo Division (for torpedoes).
In June 1918, during World War I, the British Navy needed a clear plan for its weapons. That's why the Naval Artillery and Torpedoes Division was formed. This new group had important tasks. They decided the best ways to use naval guns and torpedoes. They also figured out what new weapons the navy should develop. Another key role was to improve how ships were protected from enemy weapons. After just two years, in 1920, the division was split. Its responsibilities went to two new, more specialized groups. These were the Gunnery Division, which focused on naval guns, and the Torpedo Division, which handled torpedoes.
Who Led the Division?
Only two main leaders were in charge of the Naval Artillery and Torpedoes Division during its short existence:
- Captain Frederic Charles Dreyer: June 1918 to February 1919
- Captain John W. L. McClintock: February 1919 to April 1920
