Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf
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The Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf, was a Royal Navy command appointment who was responsible for administering the Persian Gulf Station military formation including its establishments and naval forces known as the Persian Gulf Squadron later called the Persian Gulf Division. Initially located at Basidu, Qishm Island, in Persia (c. 1823–1850–1935), then Henjam Island in Persia (1911–1935), and finally Ras Al-Jufair, Bahrain (1935–1972).
Quick Facts Persian Gulf Station, Active ...
Persian Gulf Station | |
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Active | 1818-1972 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Naval station |
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Garrison/HQ | Basidu Qishm Island Persia (c.1823-1850-1911) Henjam Island Persia (1911-1935) HMS Jufair Ras Al-Jufair Bahrain (1935-1972) |
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The Persian Gulf Station encompassed the Persian Gulf and Straits of Hormuz.