Red Sea and Canal Area
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The Red Sea Station was a military formation of the Royal Navy. At various times it has also been referred to as Egypt Division and Red Sea and later the Red Sea and Canal Area. The Royal Navy had distinct formations for the Red Sea at intervals from 1846 until circa 1944-45.
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Red Sea Station | |
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Active | 1846-1944-45 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Naval station |
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Garrison/HQ | Aden then Port Tawfiq |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Rear-Admiral Ronald H. C. Hallifax |
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