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In 1908, Robert Falcon Scott became the youngest battleship commander of his time, when he was given command of which pre dreadnought ?

Question #148184. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Dec 07 2020.
Originally posted Dec 07 2020 4:10 PM.

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After being named flag captain of two pre-dreadnoughts, HMS Victorious and HMS Albemarle, Scott was given command of the cruiser Essex. Then he was given command of HMS Bulwark on May 30th, 1908.

See link http://www.dreadnoughtproject.org/tfs/index.php/Robert_Falcon_Scott#Captain

Dec 07 2020, 7:17 PM
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