| 20th Frigate Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | November 1961 – 1966 |
| Country |  |
| Branch |  |
| Size | Squadron |
| Commanders | |
| First | Captain Denis Jermain |
| Last | Captain Anthony S. Morton |
The 20th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1961 to 1966.
| 20th Frigate Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | November 1961 – 1966 |
| Country | |
| Branch | |
| Size | Squadron |
| Commanders | |
| First | Captain Denis Jermain |
| Last | Captain Anthony S. Morton |
The 20th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1961 to 1966.
A squadron of 4 frigates was established at Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1961 initially comprising HMS Undaunted, HMS Falmouth, HMS Rothesay and HMS Blackwood. The squadron was responsible for the advanced training of officers in anti-submarine warfare and for the evaluation of modern anti-submarine equipment. Although operational from Derry, the ships assigned to the squadron continued to carry out their refits and intermediate dockings at their base ports (HMNB Devonport, Portsmouth and Rosyth). [1]
During its service, the squadron included Type 14, Type 15 and Rothesay-class frigates.
| Commander | Ship | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Denis Jermain | HMS Yarmouth | November 1961-April 1963 |
| Captain E. Gerard N. Mansfield | HMS Yarmouth | April 1963-December 1964 |
| Captain Anthony S. Morton | HMS Yarmouth | December 1964-1966 |
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