Jocelyn Slingsby Bethell, RN
| Ranks | | | 15 Feb 1926 | Lt.Cdr. | | 30 Jun 1932 | Cdr. | | 31 Dec 1939 | Capt. |
Retired: 10 Aug 1946
Decorations |
Warship Commands listed for Jocelyn Slingsby Bethell, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Caradoc (D 60) | Capt. | Light cruiser | Jun 1940 | 1 Feb 1942 |
| HMS Bermuda (52) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 11 Feb 1944 | ??? |
| HMS Bermuda (52) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 10 Nov 1944 | 10 Dec 1945 |
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11 Dec 1940
The Dutch sloop HrMs Van Kinsbergen (Cdr. J.L.K. Hoeke) intercepts the German blockade breaker Rhein (6031 GRT) west of the Florida Strait in position 24º55'N, 83º15'W. Unfortunately before the German ship can be captured it is set on fire by her own crew. The wreck is sunk later that day by the British light cruiser HMS Caradoc (Capt. J.S. Bethell, RN).
