HMS Drake (CA-01)

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HMS Drake (CA-01) is a Drake-class Heavy Cruiser assigned to the Third Fleet.

History

HMS Drake was commissioned on 23 Oct 2012 under the command of CAPTSG John Gahrmann, as a Drake-class Heavy Cruiser and assigned to the Third Fleet.[1]

On 17 Jan 2014, CPO John Kane was appointed Ship's Bosun.[2]

A change of command on 18 Nov 2014 placed CAPTJG Alison Gahrman in command.[3]

On 1 Dec 2016, CDR Brian Moore was appointed Executive Officer.[4]

On 10 Sep 2022, CAPTJG Stephen Schonewolf was appointed Executive Officer.[5]

A change of command on 14 Jan 2025 placed CAPTJG Stephen Schonewolf in command.[6]

Commanding Officers

# Name Assumed Relieved
1 CAPTSG John Gahrmann 23 Oct 2012[7] 18 Nov 2014
2 CAPTJG Alison Gahrman 18 Nov 2014[8] 14 Jan 2025
3 CAPTJG Stephen Schonewolf 14 Jan 2025[9] Incumbent

Command Staff

Promotions

Promotions and brevets recorded in the ship's BuShips directives:

  • 23 Oct 2012: CDR Alison Gahrmann, 2LT George Farmer, ENS Tamara Massey[13]
  • 18 Nov 2014: CDR Sarah Mills[14]
  • 1 Dec 2016: CDR Brian Moore[15]

References