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The Cruiser Squadron was a naval formation of the British Home Fleet[1] consisting of Armored cruisers of the Royal Navy from 1899 to 1905.

History

In October 1899 the Royal Navy's Training Squadron consisting mainly of sailing ships was abolished. On the 30 October the Cruiser Squadron was formed using more modern armoured cruisers.[2] Commodore Edmund S. Poë was appointed its first commander. The squadron was assigned to the Home Fleet and existed until 1905. .

Commodore and Rear-Admirals commanding

Post holders included:[3]

Rank Flag Name Term
Commodore/Rear-Admiral Commanding, Cruiser Squadron
1 Commodore 2nd Class Файл:UK-Navy-OF6-Flag.svg Edmund S. Poë 31 October 1899 - 5 October 1900
2 Commodore 2nd Class Файл:UK-Navy-OF6-Flag.svg Alfred L. Winsloe 5 October 1900 –15 November 1902
3 Rear-Admiral Файл:Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Sir Wilmot H. Fawkes 15 November 1902 - November 1904
4 Rear-Admiral Файл:Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Edmund S. Poë November 1904-July 1905

References

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