12th Cruiser Squadron
Active1914–1915, 1939–1943
CountryUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Navy
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Rear-Admiral Rosslyn E. Wemyss

The 12th Cruiser Squadron [1] also known as Cruiser Force G [2] was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1914 to 1915 and then again from 1939 to 1943.

History

First formation

The squadron was first formed 1 August 1914 and was initially assigned to the Channel Fleet as Cruiser Force G patrolling the western Channel until February 1915.[3] The squadron was then reassigned to the Grand Fleet where it remained before being disbanded in February 1915.[4]

Rear-Admiral Commanding

Included:[5][6]

RankFlagNameTermNotes
Rear-Admiral Commanding, 12th Cruiser Squadron
1Rear-AdmiralRosslyn E. Wemyss1 August 1914 – 15 February 1915

Second and Third formations

The squadron reformed in August 1939 initially part of the Northern Patrol of the Home Fleet based at Scapa Flow but was re-designated 11th Cruiser Squadron in October 1939. It re-formed as part of the Mediterranean Fleet in July 1942. It was reassigned from 29 January 1943 to 2 July 1943 when it became a component of Force H and again from 1 October 1943 to December 1943.[7]

Rear/Vice-Admiral Commanding

Included:[8][9]

RankFlagNameTermNotes
Rear/Vice-Admiral Commanding, 12th Cruiser Squadron
1Vice-AdmiralSir Max K. HortonAugust - 9 September 1939
2Rear-AdmiralW. Frederic Wake-Walker9 September 1939 – 28 October 1939
squadron disbanded 11/1939 - 06/1942
3Rear-AdmiralCecil H. J. HarcourtJuly, 1942 – December, 1943also FO 2i/c Force H

References

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Friedman, Norman (2012). British Cruisers of the Victorian Era. Barnsley, England: Seaforth Publishing. p. 240. ISBN 9781473853126.
  2. ↑ Elleman, Bruce A.; Paine, S. C. M. (2007). "9: World War One: The Blockade". Naval Blockades and Seapower: Strategies and Counter-Strategies, 1805–2005. Oxford, England: Routledge. ISBN 9781134257287.
  3. ↑ Watson, Graham. "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment, Inter-War Years 1914–1918: The Grand Fleet". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 27 October 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  4. ↑ Jellicoe, Viscount (2014). The Grand Fleet (1914–1916): Its Creation, Development and Work. BoD – Books on Demand. p. 11. ISBN 9783954274338.
  5. ↑ Watson, Dr. "Royal Navy Organization in World War 2, 1939–1945". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 19 September 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  6. ↑ Mackie, Gordon. "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie, p.214. February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  7. ↑ Watson, Graham. "Royal Navy Organization in World War 2, 1939–1945:Squadrons, Flotillas and other formations which served in Mediterranean". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 19 September 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  8. ↑ Watson, Dr. "Royal Navy Organization in World War 2, 1939–1945". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 19 September 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  9. ↑ Mackie, Gordon. "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie, p.214. February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.

Sources

  • Elleman, Bruce A.; Paine, S. C. M. (2007). "9: World War One: The Blockade". Naval Blockades and Seapower: Strategies and Counter-Strategies, 1805–2005. Oxford, England: Routledge. ISBN 9781134257287.
  • Friedman, Norman (2012). British Cruisers of the Victorian Era. Barnsley, England: Seaforth Publishing. ISBN 9781473853126.
  • Jellicoe, Viscount (2014). The Grand Fleet (1914–1916): Its Creation, Development and Work. BoD – Books on Demand. ISBN 9783954274338.
  • Mackie, Gordon. (2018) "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie.
  • Watson, Dr Graham. (2015) "Royal Navy Organization and Ship Deployment, Inter-War Years 1914–1918: The Grand Fleet". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith.
  • Watson, Dr Graham. (2015) "Royal Navy Organization in World War 2, 1939–1945: Overseas Commands and Fleets". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith.
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