8th Cruiser Squadron | |
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Active | 1912-1914, 1924-1942 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Rear-Admiral John M. de Robeck |
The 8th Cruiser Squadron was a temporary formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1912 to 1914. [1] and again from 1924/25 to 1942.
The Royal Navy's cruiser squadrons contained a maximum of five to six ships but down as low as two to three ships. From 1914 they were usually designated as Light Cruiser Squadrons, while after 1925 they were re-designated Cruiser Squadrons. [2]
The 8th Cruiser Squadron was a temporary naval unit attached to the Third Fleet. The then Admiral of Patrols, Rear-Admiral J. M. de Robeck, assumed command on 26 July 1914, (for Test Mobilisation), however the squadron was never officially constituted. [3] De Robeck was then given command of the 9th Cruiser Squadron also known as Cruiser Force I on 4 August 1914. [4]
In 1924/25 the 8th Light Cruiser Squadron was re-designated 8th Cruiser Squadron and came under the direct command of the Commander-in-Chief North America and West Indies until 1942. [5] [6]
Rank | Flag | Name | Term | Notes | |
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Rear-Admiral Commanding, 8th Cruiser Squadron | |||||
1 | Rear-Admiral | John M. de Robeck | 26 July 1914 | ||
Of note: The squadron was under direct command of the Commander-in-Chief, North America and West Indies [7] [8]
Rank | Flag | Name | Term | Notes | |
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CinC NAWI/Vice-Admiral Commanding, 8th Cruiser Squadron [9] | |||||
1 | Vice-Admiral | Sir James Fergusson | May 1924-June 1926 | ||
2 | Vice-Admiral | Sir Walter Cowan | June 1926-July 1928 | ||
3 | Vice-Admiral | Sir Cyril Fuller | May 1930-April 1932 | ||
4 | Vice-Admiral | Sir Vernon Haggard | May 1930-April 1932 | ||
5 | Vice-Admiral | Sir Reginald Plunkett | April 1932-November 1934 | ||
6 | Vice-Admiral | Sir Matthew Best | November 1934-May 1937 | ||
7 | Vice-Admiral | Sir Sidney Meyrick | May 1937-April 1940 | ||
8 | Vice-Admiral | Charles Kennedy-Purvis | April 1940-April 1942 | ||
9 | Vice-Admiral | Alban Curteis | April 1942-July 1942 | ||
VII.-OTHER FOREIGN STATIONS.
AMERICA AND WEST INDIES.
EIGHTH CRUISER SQUADRON.
York (Flag of C.-in-C.), Apollo, Orion, Exeter (Commodore, South America Division), Ajax
ESCORT VESSELS.
Scarborough, Dundee
Malabar (Depot Ship, Bermuda)
CINC NAWI.
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