HMS Salamander (CLAC-31)
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| Name: | HMS Salamander}} | ||
| HCN: | CLAC-31}} | ||
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| Class: | Hydra}} | ||
| Type: | LAC Carrier}} | ||
| Affiliation: | File:Flag RMN.png Royal Manticoran Navy}} | ||
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| Launched: | 12 Jun 2015}} | ||
| Status: | Active Reserve}} | ||
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|HMS Salamander (CLAC-31) |{{#if:CLAC-31 |HMS Salamander |HMS Salamander
}}}} was a Hydra-class LAC Carrier within Sixth Fleet. Commanded by CAPTJG John Gilfillan, Salamander claimed Houston, TX as her charter city.
History
Commissioned as an upgrade from {{#if:hcn
|HMS Princess Samantha (CA-100) |{{#if:CA-100 |HMS Princess Samantha |HMS Princess Samantha
}}}} in June of 2015 under the command of Captain of the List Karolyn Byers, Salamander was initially assigned to Third Fleet, out of Waynesboro, VA.<ref name="BSD150604">BuShips Directive 1506-04</ref> Just over two months later, she joined {{#if:
|HMS Specter (CLAC-29) |{{#if:CLAC-29 |HMS Specter |HMS Specter
}}}} and {{#if:
|HMS Devastation (DD-44) |{{#if:DD-44 |HMS Devastation |HMS Devastation
}}}} in the activation of CLACDIV 624.<ref name="Naval Directive 15AU-04">Naval Directive 15AU-04</ref> Unfortunately, due to an inability to fill the command triad, the ship was decommissioned and placed into Active Reserve in November of 2016.<ref name="BSD161110">BuShips Directive 1611-10</ref>
Salamander was returned to service in late February, 2018, under the command of Captain (Junior Grade) John Gilfillan, this time in Sixth Fleet as an upgrade from {{#if:hcn
|HMS Titan (SD-160) |{{#if:SD-160 |HMS Titan |HMS Titan
}}}}<ref name="BSD180205">BuShips Directive 1802-05</ref> Beating her prior incarnation's record, this iteration was assigned to an echelon unit in just over a week, taking her place in TG 61.1 in early March.<ref name="ND18MAR02">Naval Directive 18MAR-02</ref> Assigned to CLACDiv 654 some point over the subsequent two years, Salamander was returned to detached operation within TG 61.1 in February of 2020.<ref name="ND20FE02">Naval Directive 20FE-02</ref> With her crew being transferred entirely over to the newly commissioned {{#if:
|RHNS Tourbillion (CL-3983) |{{#if:CL-3983 |RHNS Tourbillion |RHNS Tourbillion
}}}}, HMS Salamander was decommissioned and returned to the Active Reserve.<ref name="BSD210504">BuShips Directive 2105-04</ref>
Commanding Officers
| # | Name | Assumed | Relieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAPTSG Karolyn Byers | 12 June 2015 | 10 November 2016 |
| 2 | CAPTJG John Gilfillan | 28 February 2018 | 05 May 2021 |
Crew Lineage
- This space held for subsequent crew lineage upon recommissioning.
Command Staff
- Commanding Officer: VACANT
- Executive Officer: VACANT
- Ship's Bosun: VACANT
Ship's Honors
Decorations
Ship's Orders
Template:Disclaimer Ship's Orders are subordinate to, and expand upon or amplify Admiralty Orders, Naval Directives, and Sixth Fleet Orders. They are applicable to Salamander operations and personnel.
| Order No. | Effective Date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Salamander Ship's Order 1608-24 | 24 August 2016 | Place Holder for Future Orders | Inactive |
References
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See Also
| LAC Carriers | |
|---|---|
| Royal Manticoran Navy | |
| Hydra (CLAC) | Hydra (lead) - Cerberus - Demon - Pegasus - Salamander - Specter - Unicorn - Werewolf |
| Minotaur (CLAC) | Minotaur (lead) - Centaur - Chimera - Cyclops - Phantom† - Siren |
| Grayson Space Navy | |
| Covington (CLAC) | Covington (lead) - Glory |