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.
| 12th Cruiser Squadron | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1914–1915, 1939–1943 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Rear-Admiral Rosslyn E. Wemyss |
History
editFirst formation
editThe 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
edit| Rank | Flag | Name | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Admiral Commanding, 12th Cruiser Squadron | |||||
| 1 | Rear-Admiral |  |
Rosslyn E. Wemyss | 1 August 1914 – 15 February 1915 | |
Second and Third formations
editThe 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
edit| Rank | Flag | Name | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear/Vice-Admiral Commanding, 12th Cruiser Squadron | |||||
| 1 | Vice-Admiral |  |
Sir Max K. Horton | August - 9 September 1939 | |
| 2 | Rear-Admiral | |
W. Frederic Wake-Walker | 9 September 1939 – 28 October 1939 | |
| squadron disbanded 11/1939 - 06/1942 | |||||
| 3 | Rear-Admiral | |
Cecil H. J. Harcourt | July, 1942 – December, 1943 | also FO 2i/c Force H |
References
editFootnotes
edit- ^ Friedman, Norman (2012). British Cruisers of the Victorian Era. Barnsley, England: Seaforth Publishing. p. 240. ISBN 9781473853126.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Jellicoe, Viscount (2014). The Grand Fleet (1914–1916): Its Creation, Development and Work. BoD – Books on Demand. p. 11. ISBN 9783954274338.
- ^ Watson, Dr. "Royal Navy Organization in World War 2, 1939–1945". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 19 September 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Mackie, Gordon. "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie, p.214. February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Watson, Dr. "Royal Navy Organization in World War 2, 1939–1945". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 19 September 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Mackie, Gordon. "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie, p.214. February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
Sources
edit- 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.