FLEET DEPART FOR SPRING CRUISE

The transcript describes the home fleet's spring cruise, detailing the ships in port, including Anson, King George V, and American warships. It highlights the departure of the fleet led by the Duke of York from Portland, under the command of Admiral Sir Roderick McGregor. The fleet's composition includes cruisers, destroyer flotillas, submarines, and auxiliary vessels, with plans to conduct exercises with the Mediterranean fleet. The aircraft carrier Theseus, part of the main force, is led by Rear-Admiral Mensah.

Which ships were in port on the eve of the home fleet's spring cruise?

• HMS Victory and HMS Warrior

• Anson, King George V, and some American warships

• USS Enterprise and USS Missouri

• HMS Belfast and HMS Hood

Who was the Commander-in-Chief on the Duke of York?

• Admiral Sir John Fisher

• Admiral Nelson

• Rear-Admiral Mensah

• Admiral Sir Roderick McGregor

Which cruisers were part of the fleet departing from Portland?

• Diadem, Sirius, Cleopatra, and Superb

• HMS Belfast and HMS Hood

• USS Enterprise and USS Missouri

• HMS Victory and HMS Warrior

What was the role of Rear-Admiral Mensah during the cruise?

• Overseeing the submarine operations

• Leading the destroyer flotillas

• Managing the auxiliary vessels

• Commanding the 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron

When is the fleet expected to return to the home port?

• Late in March

• Early in February

• End of January

• Mid-April