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1906
February
10
Launch of HMS Dreadnought
On 10 February 1906 Edward VII launched HMS Dreadnought at Portsmouth, the first battleship with only heavy guns and turbines. Older battleships were outdated.
1914
October
30
Fisher returns to the Admiralty
On 30 October 1914 the 73-year-old Admiral John Fisher became First Sea Lord again. He replaced Prince Louis of Battenberg.
1915
January
13
War Council decides to attack the Dardanelles
On 13 January 1915 the British War Council told the Admiralty to prepare a February naval expedition to the Dardanelles, aimed at Constantinople.
28
Final decision to attack the Dardanelles
On 28 January 1915 the British War Council finally approved a naval attack on the Dardanelles. Admiral Fisher tried to walk out but gave way.
May
14
Last meeting of the War Council
On 14 May 1915 the British War Council discussed the deadlock at Gallipoli. Kitchener blamed the navy and Fisher snapped. It was the council's last meeting.
15
Resignation of Lord Fisher
On 15 May 1915 First Sea Lord John Fisher resigned and walked out of the Admiralty. He would no longer share responsibility for the Dardanelles expedition.
28
Henry Jackson becomes First Sea Lord
At the end of May 1915 Admiral Henry Jackson, a wireless pioneer and planner of overseas expeditions, succeeded Fisher as professional head of the Royal Navy.