The 11th Cruiser Squadron and also known as Cruiser Force E was a formation of
cruiser
A cruiser is a type of warship. Modern cruisers are generally the largest ships in a fleet after aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships, and can usually perform several operational roles from search-and-destroy to ocean escort to sea ...
s of the British
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy (RN) is the naval warfare force of the United Kingdom. It is a component of His Majesty's Naval Service, and its officers hold their commissions from the King of the United Kingdom, King. Although warships were used by Kingdom ...
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
Third Fleet. In August 1914 it was reassigned to the
Channel Fleet
The Channel Fleet and originally known as the Channel Squadron was the Royal Navy formation of warships that defended the waters of the English Channel from 1854 to 1909 and 1914 to 1915.
History
Throughout the course of Royal Navy's history th ...
. 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
12th Cruiser Squadron
The 12th Cruiser Squadron also known as Cruiser Force G was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1914 to 1915 and then again from 1939 to 1943.
History First formation
The squadron was first formed 1 August 1914 and was initia ...
of the
Northern Patrol
The Northern Patrol, also known as Cruiser Force B and the Northern Patrol Force, was a naval force of the Royal Navy during the world wars. The Northern Patrol was part of the British "distant" Blockade of Germany (1914–1919). Its main task wa ...
was re-designated 11th Cruiser Squadron. It was then transferred under the control of the
Commander-in-Chief, North Atlantic 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.
Notes
References
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* Harley, Simon; Lovell, Tony. (2017) "Eleventh Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy) - The Dreadnought Project". www.dreadnoughtproject.org. Harley and Lovell.
* Mackie, Gordon. (2018) "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie.
* Watson, Dr Graham. (2015) "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployments 1900-1914". www.naval-history.net. Graham Smith.
* Watson, Dr Graham. (2015) "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment, Inter-War Years 1914-1918". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith.
* Watson, Dr Graham. (2015) "Royal Navy Organisation in World War 2, 1939-1945: Overseas Commands and Fleets". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith.
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