Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth
| Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth | |
|---|---|
HMS Impregnable, flagship of the Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth, circa 1900 | |
| Active | 1743–1845, 1896-1969 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Type | Fleet |
| Garrison/HQ | Mount Wise, Plymouth |
The Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth, was a senior commander of the Royal Navy for hundreds of years. Plymouth Command was a name given to the units, establishments, and staff operating under the admiral's command. Between 1845 and 1896, this office was renamed Commander-in-Chief, Devonport. The Commanders-in-Chief were based in what is now Hamoaze House, Devonport, Plymouth, from 1809 to 1934 and then at Admiralty House, Mount Wise, Devonport, from 1934 until 1996.