| 17th Frigate Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | November 1955 – February 1972 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Size | Squadron |
| Commanders | |
| First | Captain John E. Scotland |
| Last | Captain Wilfred J. Graham |
The 17th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1955 to 1972.
During its existence, the squadron included Type 15 and Whitby-class frigates. The squadron served as the Dartmouth Training Squadron for cadets at Britannia Royal Naval College.
The main task of the squadron was to train officer cadets in basic ship experience. Sea time experience was given also to young Royal Marine officers and Engine Room Artificer apprentices. There were three cruises a year which coincided with the terms at Dartmouth College. These cruises usually alternated between the Mediterranean and the Baltic. The squadron was disbanded in 1972.
| Commander | Ship | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Captain John E. Scotland | HMS Vigilant | November 1955-April 1957 |
| Captain Morgan C. Giles | HMS Vigilant | April 1957-December 1958 |
| Captain Peter N. Howes | HMS Vigilant | December 1958-August 1960 |
| Captain Peter Ashmore | HMS Roebuck | August 1960-December 1961 |
| Captain Terence T. Lewin | HMS Urchin | December 1961-August 1963 |
| Captain North E.F. Dalrymple-Hamilton | Nonsuch | August 1963-December 1964 |
| Captain Christopher B.H. Wake-Walker | HMS Tenby/HMS Eastbourne | December 1964-August 1966 |
| Captain Ronald Forrest | HMS Torquay | August 1966-December 1967 |
| Captain Ian S. S. Mackay | Eastbourne | December 1967-July 1969 |
| Captain O. Nigel A. Cecil | HMS Tenby/HMS Scarborough | July 1969-February 1971 |
| Captain Wilfred J. Graham | Nonsuch | February 1971-1972 |
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