| Basra station | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1916-1919, 1942-1945 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Type | Naval station |
| Part of |
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| Garrison/HQ |
HMS Euphrates Basra Iraq (1916-1919) |
The Basra station was a naval station of the British Royal Navy during World War One and World War Two. It was administered by the Naval Officer in Charge, Basra[1]
History[]
During world war one the British established a shore base HMS Euphrates in the port city of Basra, Iraq on the river Euphrates.[2] The station was disestablished after the first world war.
After August 1941, with the success of the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran, HMS Euphrates was reestablished at the former Iranian Navy base at Khurramshahr on the Shatt-al-Arab.[3][4] Euphrates came under command of the Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf, until 1945.
References[]
- ↑ Admiralty, Great Britain (December 1945). "Flag Officers in Commission: Stations". Navy List. London England: HM Stationery Office. p. 1340.
- ↑ Admiralty, Great Britain (December 1919). Navy List. London England: HM Stationery Office. p. 1154.
- ↑ Admiralty, Great Britain (December 1942). "Flag Officers in Commission: Stations". Navy List. London England: HM Stationery Office. p. 1340.
- ↑ "HyperWar: The Royal Indian Navy (Chapter 5)". https://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/UN/India/RIN/RIN-5.html.
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