| Commander-in-Chief, Devonport | |
|---|---|
| Appointer | First Lord of the Admiralty |
| Precursor | Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth |
| Formation | 1845 |
| First holder | Admiral of the White: SirJohn West |
| Final holder | Admiral SirAlgernon Lyons |
| Abolished | 1900 |
| Succession | Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth |
TheCommander-in-Chief, Devonport, was a seniorRoyal Navy appointment first established in 1845. The office holder was thePort Admiral responsible for the command and administration of the Devonport Station. The appointment continued until 1900 when the Devonport Station was renamed back to the Plymouth Station and this title in name was abolished.[1]
In 1845 the title of theCommander-in-Chief, Plymouth was changed to Commander-in-Chief, Devonport. This office existed until 1900 when the Devonport Station was renamed back to its former name.
Admiral Sir Arthur Farquhar Commander-in-Chief, Devonport.