| 3rd Cruiser Squadron | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1902–1909, 1911–1916, 1922–1941 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Rear-Admiral. the Hon. Sir Hedworth Lambton |
The 3rd Cruiser Squadron [1] was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1902 to 1909 and 1911 to 1916 and then again from 1922 to 1941. [2]
The squadron was first formed in June 1902 and disbanded in March 1909
Included: [3]
| Rank | Flag | Name | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Admiral Commanding, 3rd Cruiser Squadron | |||||
| 1 | Rear-Admiral |  | Sir Baldwin Wake Walker, Bt. | June, 1902 – November, 1904 | |
| 2 | Rear-Admiral | | the Hon. Sir Hedworth Lambton | November, 1904 – November, 1906 | |
| 3 | Rear-Admiral | | Sir Henry D. Barry | November, 1906 – October, 1908 | |
| 4 | Rear-Admiral | | Sir Henry B. Jackson | October, 1908 – March, 1909 | |
| squadron disbanded 04/1909 – 11/1911 | |||||
The squadron was reformed in December 1911 and disbanded in September 1916.
Included: [4]
| Rank | Flag | Name | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Admiral Commanding, 3rd Cruiser Squadron | |||||
| 1 | Rear-Admiral | | F.C. Doveton Sturdee | December, 1911 – December, 1912 | |
| 2 | Rear-Admiral | | Charles E. Madden | December, 1912 – December, 1913 | |
| 3 | Rear-Admiral | | William C. Pakenham | December, 1913 – March, 1915 | |
| 4 | Rear-Admiral | | W.Lowther Grant | March, – July, 1915 | |
| 5 | Rear-Admiral | | Montague E. Browning | July 1915 – September, 1916 | |
| squadron disbanded 09/1916 – 11/1922 | |||||
The squadron reformed in December 1922 during the interwar years. It was in operation during World War II and was disbanded in March 1941. [5]
Included: [6]
| Rank | Flag | Name | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Admiral/Vice-Admiral Commanding, 3rd Cruiser Squadron | |||||
| 1 | Rear-Admiral | | Sir A. Ernle M. Chatfield | December, 1922 – December. 1924 | |
| 2 | Rear-Admiral | | John W. L. McClintock | December, 1924 – January, 1927 | |
| 3 | Rear-Admiral | | Lionel G. Preston | January, 1927 – February, 1929 | |
| 4 | Rear-Admiral | | Arthur J. Davies | February, 1929 – January, 1931 | |
| 5 | Vice-Admiral |  | Barry E. Domvile | January, 1931 – January, 1932 | |
| 6 | Rear-Admiral | | Francis L. Tottenham | January, 1932 – April, 1933 | |
| 7 | Rear-Admiral | | H.J.Studholme Brownrigg | April, 1933 – April, 1935 | |
| 8 | Rear-Admiral | | George H. D’Oyly Lyon | April, 1935 – March, 1937 | |
| 9 | Rear-Admiral | | Lionel V. Wells | March, 1937 – March, 1939 | |
| 10 | Rear-Admiral | | Henry R. Moore | March, 1939 – July, 1940 | |
| 11 | Rear-Admiral | | Edward de F. Renouf | July, 1940 – May, 1941 | |
| squadron disbanded 05/1941 | |||||
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