Xia Yan's later years.

After leaving Hong Kong, Xia Yan was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet from 1947 to 1948 as a general officer and was entrusted with the Second Command. In March of 1948, Xia Yan was transferred back to the British Admiralty again and was promoted to the position of Second Maritime Minister, in charge of all personnel and human resources affairs. Just after the Sino-Victorian War, the British government was eager to disarm in order to save money. Therefore, the British government asked Xia Yan to reduce its naval personnel from178,000 to147,000. Moreover, the recruitment rate will be greatly reduced from 6 1% of 1938 to 22% of 1948. Faced with the serious reduction of human resources, Xia Yan declared in 1949 that if the British government did not raise the rate of re-enlistment, the Royal Navy would fall into "first-class paralysis" in two years.

Xia Yan stepped down as the second Minister of Maritime Affairs in 1950, and obtained the rank of Admiral in 1949 before stepping down. From 1950 to 1952, Xia Yan was appointed Commander-in-Chief of Noel, responsible for managing the sea lanes leading to London Port and the merchant ships on the east coast of Britain.

Xia Yan retired on1953 65438+1October 27th, and then retired to Eton Square in London. After retirement, Xia Yan served as the chairman of the London and Greater London Sports Ground Association, The Times Junior Adventure Association and the Victoria Union. He was also enthusiastic about the affairs of the Royal Commonwealth Association. Fei Xia died at the age of 69 on the way to St. Stephen's Hospital in Chelsea, London on February 9 1959 19. After his death, his memorial service was held on10.6 in St. Martin's, London. As for his legacy,1appraised on February 6th, 960, the total value is 25 1 15 pounds 1 1 shilling10p.