The 2nd Cruiser Squadron[1] was a formation of
cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1904 to 1919 and from 1921 to 1941 and again from 1946 to 1952.
History
First formation
The 2nd Cruiser Squadron was first formed in December, 1904 then placed under the command of
Prince Louis of Battenberg in February 1905. [2] He was then succeeded by Rear-Admiral Charles Adair on 23 February, 1907.[3] The squadron was first assigned to the
Atlantic Fleet until February 1909. In March 1909 it was transferred to the
2nd Division of the
Home Fleet till April 1912. From May 1912 until July 1914 it was in the
First Fleet. Between August 1914 and November 1918 it was part of the
Grand Fleet. The squadron was commanded by twelve Admirals before it was disbanded on 1 February 1919.
Second formation
The 2nd Cruiser squadron was reformed on 14 May 1921 and was allocated to the
Atlantic Fleet until 1932 when that fleet was re-designated
Home Fleet. The Squadron was disbanded in 1941.
Third formation
In October 1946 the
10th Cruiser Squadron of the
Home Fleet was re-designated 2nd Cruiser Squadron and was assigned to the
Mediterranean Fleet.[4] In 1947 it was re-allocated to the Home Fleet until 1952 when it was dispersed.[5]
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