The 2nd Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1947 to 2002.
Operational history During its existence, the squadron included Black Swan-class, Type 15, Type 16, Leander-class and Type 22 frigates. The squadron was based at HMNB Devonport.
Silver Jubilee 1977 At the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, 24–29 June 1977, 2nd Frigate Squadron comprised:Silver Jubilee Fleet Review (1977) official programme – Capt G. M. F. Vallings, RN (Captain Second Frigate Squadron) – Lt Cdr M. J. Larmuth, RN – Lt Cdr M. H. Rhodes, RN – Lt Cdr W. J. Christie, RN
Disbandment 2002 In its last configuration, the squadron comprised the Type 22 frigates (Captain F), , and . The squadron was disbanded in March 2002 under the Royal Navy's "Fleet First" reorganization.
Squadron commander Royal Navy Senior Appointments, Colin Mackie
Name Ship Dates Captain William G. Crawford November 1947-September 1949 Captain Christopher D. Bonham-Carter HMS Pelican September 1949 – 1951 Captain Alwyn D. Lenox-Conyngham September 1952-January 1954 Captain Alexander H.C. Gordon Lennox HMS Mermaid January 1954 – 1955 Captain Edward L. Cook December 1958-January 1960 Captain Edward W. Briggs HMS Teazer January 1960-August 1961 Captain Ian W. McLaughlan August 1961-December 1962 Captain Raymond P. Dannreuther December 1962-November 1963 Captain Geoffrey C. Mitchell November 1963-December 1965 Captain Bernard H. Notley HMS Aurora December 1965-June 1967 Captain A. Desmond Cassidi HMS Undaunted June 1967-December 1968 Captain Brian C.G. Hutchings HMS Undaunted December 1968-May 1970 Captain John B. Robathan HMS Undaunted May 1970-September 1971 Captain R. Michael Burgoyne HMS Undaunted September 1971-November 1973 Captain Linley E. Middleton HMS Undaunted/ November 1973-April 1975 Captain Richard A. Stephens HMS Apollo April 1975-January 1977 Captain George M.F. Vallings HMS Apollo January 1977-February 1978 Captain James W.F. Briggs HMS Apollo/ February 1978-October 1979 Captain Anthony J. Dunn HMS Diomede October 1979-May 1981 Captain Anthony M.G. Pearson May–October 1981 Captain William R. Canning HMS Broadsword October 1981-October 1982 Captain Robert McQueen HMS Broadsword October 1982-October 1983 Captain Anthony M. Norman HMS Broadsword October 1983-April 1985 Captain Geoffrey R.W. Biggs HMS Broadsword April 1985-May 1986 Captain Brian W. Turner HMS Broadsword May 1986-October 1987 Captain Colin H.D. Cooke-Priest December 1987-February 1989 Captain Richard F. Cobbold HMS Brilliant February 1989 – 1990 Captain Tobin D. Elliott HMS Brilliant 1990-1992 Captain James M. Burnell-Nugent HMS Brilliant 1992-1993 Captain Charles J. Freeman 1993-1994 Captain Geoffrey K. Billson HMS Cornwall 1994-1996 Captain Anthony K. Dymock HMS Cornwall 1996-1998 Captain James C. Rapp HMS Cornwall 1998-1999 Captain Timothy P. McClement HMS Cornwall 1999-2001 Captain Steven R. Kirby HMS Cornwall 2001-March 2002
References
See also List of squadrons and flotillas of the Royal Navy