Cruiser Squadron
Military unit
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The Cruiser Squadron was a naval formation of the British Home Fleet[1] consisting of Armored cruisers of the Royal Navy from 1899 to 1905.
| Cruiser Squadron | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1899–1905 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Commodore Edmund S. Poë |
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.[2] 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:[3]
| Rank | Flag | Name | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commodore/Rear-Admiral Commanding, Cruiser Squadron | ||||
| 1 | Commodore 2nd Class |  | Edmund S. Poë | 31 October 1899 - 5 October 1900 |
| 2 | Commodore 2nd Class | | Alfred L. Winsloe | 5 October 1900 –15 November 1902 |
| 3 | Rear-Admiral |  | Sir Wilmot H. Fawkes | 15 November 1902 - November 1904 |
| 4 | Rear-Admiral | | Edmund S. Poë | November 1904-July 1905 |