Cruiser Squadron
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Military unit From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Active | 1899–1905 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Commodore Edmund S. Poë |
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. .
Post holders included:[3]
Rank | Flag | Name | Term | |
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Commodore/Rear-Admiral Commanding, Cruiser Squadron | ||||
1 | Commodore 2nd Class | ![]() | Edmund S. Poë | 31 October 1899 - 5 October 1900 |
2 | Commodore 2nd Class | ![]() | Alfred L. Winsloe | 5 October 1900 –15 November 1902 |
3 | Rear-Admiral | ![]() | Sir Wilmot H. Fawkes | 15 November 1902 - November 1904 |
4 | Rear-Admiral | ![]() | Edmund S. Poë | November 1904-July 1905 |