HMS Avalon (CL-395)
| HMS Avalon CL-395 | |
| Charter City: | Nanaimo, BC, CA |
| Class: | Avalon |
| Type: | Light Cruiser |
| Affiliation: | |
| Commander: | CDR Sir Mark Gledhill, RMN |
| Launched: | 01 January 2015 |
| Status: | Active |
| Reporting to: | Battle Squadron 2 |
| Fleet: | Tenth Fleet |
HMS Avalon (CL-395) is an Avalon-class Light Cruiser within Tenth Fleet. Commanded by CDR Sir Mark Gledhill, RMN, Avalon claims Nanaimo, British Columbia as her charter city.
History
Avalon was first brought into commission on 01 January 2015 under the command of then-CDRE Dan Brandow, by order of BuShips. They operated out of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Eventually, the crew transferred to HMS Implacable on 20 November 2015, returning the Avalon to the Reserve Fleet. She was recommissioned on 30 September 2016 and relocated to Tenth Fleet. The ship has participated in multiple Fleet Events, such as VCon, and OryCon.
Commanding Officers
| # | Name | Assumed | Relieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CDRE Dan Brandow | 01 January 2015 | 20 November 2015 |
| 2 | CDR Sir Mark Gledhill | 30 September 2016 | Incumbent |
Crew Lineage
- 01 January 2015: Launched as HMS Avalon.
- 20 November 2015: Upgraded to HMS Implacable (SD(P)-467) and decommissioned.
- 30 September 2016: Recommissioned in Tenth Fleet.
Command Staff
- Commanding Officer: CDR Sir Mark Gledhill
- Executive Officer: LCDR Robert Day
- Ship's Bosun: CPO Kyle Polkinghorne.
Ship's Orders
Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify Admiralty Orders, Naval Directives, and Eighth Fleet Orders. They are applicable to Claymore operations and personnel.
| Order No. | Effective Date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Claymore Ship's Order 1608-24 | 24 August 2016 | Promotion (Travis Works) |
References
See Also
| Avalon-class Light cruiser | |
|---|---|
| Avalon (lead) - Aegis - Ancile - Artegal - Testudo | |