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3rd Cruiser Squadron
Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom
Active 1904–1915, 1922-1941
Country United Kingdom
Allegiance British Empire
Branch Royal Navy
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Rear-Admiral Sir Alfred Ernle Montacute Chatfield

The 3rd Cruiser Squadron [1] was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1904 to 1915 and then again from 1922 to 1941.[2]

History[]

First formation[]

The squadron was first formed 10 November 1904 and disbanded in August 1915

Second formation[]

The squadron reformed in December 1922 during the interwar years its was in operation during World War Two and was disbanded in March 1941.[3]

References[]

Footnotes

Sources

  • Willmott, H. P. (2009). The Last Century of Sea Power, Volume 1: From Port Arthur to Chanak, 1894–1922. Indiana University Press. ISBN 0253003563.
  • Watson, Dr Graham. (2015) "BETWEEN THE WARS: ROYAL NAVY ORGANISATION AND SHIP DEPLOYMENTS 1919-1939". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith.
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