3rd Light Cruiser Squadron


The 3rd Light Cruiser Squadron was a naval formation of light cruisers of the Royal Navy from 1915 to 1922.

History

World War One

Formed in 1915 it was part of the Grand Fleet, the squadron fought at the Battle of Jutland. The squadron was attached to Battle Cruiser Fleet from February 1915 until November 1916 when that formation was renamed Battle Cruiser Force it remained attached BC Force until February 1919.

Interwar years

In April 1919 the squadron was detached to the Mediterranean Fleet. In December 1922 the squadron was re-designated the 3rd Cruiser Squadron.

Rear/Vice-Admirals commanding

Post holders included:

Deployments

Assigned toDateNotes
1Grand Fleet08/1914-10/1915
2Battle Cruiser Fleet11/1915-11/1916as part of the Grand Fleet
3Battle Cruiser Force11/1916-10/1918as part of the Grand Fleet
4Home Fleet10-1918-03/1919
5Mediterranean Fleet04/1919-12/1922
6Mediterranean Fleet12/1922redesignated 3rd Cruiser Squadron

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