11th Cruiser Squadron
Military unit
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The 11th Cruiser Squadron and also known as Cruiser Force E[1] was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1914 to 1917 and again from 1939 to 1940.
commandersRear-Admiral Sir Horace Hood
| 11th Cruiser Squadron | |
|---|---|
| |
| Active | 1914â1917, 1939-1940 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Rear-Admiral Sir Horace Hood |
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. It was designated Cruiser Force E for service off the west coast of Ireland and was dispersed by January 1915.[2]
Rear-Admiral/Senior Officer Commanding
Included:[3]
| Rank | Flag | Name | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Officer/Rear-Admiral Commanding, 11th Cruiser Squadron | |||||
| 1 | Rear-Admiral |  | Robert S. Phipps Hornby | 1 August 1914 â 5 September 1914 | |
| 2 | Rear-Admiral | | Henry L. Tottenham, | 5 September 1914 | |
| 3 | Captain | George B. Hutton | 16 February 1915 | promoted to RAdm 10/1918 | |
| 4 | Rear-Admiral | | Sir Horace L. A. Hood | 13 April 1915 â 24 May 1915 | |
| 5 | Captain | | Drury St. A. Wake | 24 May 1915 â 12 March 1917 | promoted to Cdre 10/1915. RAdm in 04/1917 |
Second World War
The squadron reformed in October 1939 when the 12th Cruiser Squadron of the Northern Patrol 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.[4]