The Archive · 1935

Over New Command

Formally taking over from Rear-'Admiral F.G.G. Chilton, Rear-Admiral L.G.E. Crabbe became the new Rear-Admiral, Yangtze, last Wednesday moming, on board HMS. Bee, which" willie" his. flagship. NO ceremony attended the change. At sunset on Tuesday, Admiral Chilton's flag was hauled down from the Bee for the last last time, and yesterday. morning Admiral Crabbe's flag was hoisted.

The new Admiral arrived in Shanghai on Monday morning in the s. Rawalpindi, accompanied by members of his stall. They are his Chief-of-Staff, Capt. C. B, Hotham; his secre-

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