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Which naval faction supported Arbuthnot?

Arbuthnot was broadly aligned with Fisher, with Jellicoe's support and friends across the factional divide.

John Fisher John Jellicoe Naval Command Robert Arbuthnot

Question

Did Arbuthnot belong to Fisher's faction or Beresford's?

Short answer

He was broadly on Fisher's side and Jellicoe supported his appointment, although he also had friends across the factional divide.

Notes

Arbuthnot's connections crossed the naval feud. Jellicoe supported him in obtaining his post, and he is associated more closely with Fisher's side. Friendships with the opposing group make a rigid factional label misleading.