I Commanded Jellicoe's Flagship at Jutland, by Admiral Sir Frederic Dreyer | 31 May 1916 | Episode 117
Published on 31 May 1916
Admiral Sir Frederic Dreyer, G.B.E., K.C.B., was at the battle of Jutland as Flag Captain in command of H.M.S. Iron Duke, which Admiral Jellicoe had made his flagship. As such he had an unrivalled opportunity of watching the progress of the battle and learning from hour to hour the decisions of his chief.
In this episode he pays eloquent tribute to the inspired leadership of Jellicoe and registers his considered opinion that the Germans "ran away".
Admiral Dreyer commanded the Iron Duke, Sir John Jellicoe's flagship, until 1916, after which he did distinguished work on the staff at the Admiralty. He was Commodore and Chief of the Staff to Lord Jellicoe during his Naval Mission to India and the Dominions in 1920.