Cruiser Squadron

The Cruiser Squadron was a naval formation of the British Home Fleet 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. 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:

Rank Flag Name Term Commodore/Rear-Admiral Commanding, Cruiser Squadron 1 Commodore 2nd Class Edmund S. Poë 31 October 1899 - 5 October 19002 Commodore 2nd Class Alfred L. Winsloe 5 October 1900 –15 November 19023 Rear-Admiral Sir Wilmot H. Fawkes15 November 1902 - November 1904 4 Rear-Admiral Edmund S. PoëNovember 1904-July 1905

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