The 11th Cruiser Squadron and also known as Cruiser Force E was a formation of cruisers of the British

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from 1914 to 1917 and again from 1939 to 1940.

First World War

The squadron was first formed in July 1914 and was attached to the

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. In August 1914 it was reassigned to the Channel Fleet. It was designated Cruiser Force E for service off the west coast of Ireland and was dispersed by January 1915.

Rear-Admiral/Senior Officer Commanding

Included:

Second World War

The squadron reformed in October 1939 when the

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of the

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was re-designated 11th Cruiser Squadron. It was then transferred under the control of the

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at Gibraltar until it was disbanded in 1940. Throughout the period the squadron was commanded by Commodore Richard J.R. Scott, holding the appointment of Commodore Commanding, 11th Cruiser Squadron.

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References

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