The 2nd Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1947 to 2002.
| 2nd Frigate Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | November 1947 – March 2002 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Size | Squadron |
| Commanders | |
| First | Captain William G. Crawford |
| Last | Captain Steven R. Kirby |
Operational history edit
During its existence, the squadron included Black Swan-class, Type 15, Type 16, Leander-class and Type 22 frigates. The squadron was based at HMNB Devonport.
Silver Jubilee 1977 edit
At the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, 24–29 June 1977, 2nd Frigate Squadron comprised:[1]
- HMS Apollo (F70) – Capt G. M. F. Vallings, RN (Captain Second Frigate Squadron)
- HMS Hardy (F54) – Lt Cdr M. J. Larmuth, RN
- HMS Torquay (F43) – Lt Cdr M. H. Rhodes, RN
- HMS Dundas (F48) – Lt Cdr W. J. Christie, RN
Disbandment 2002 edit
In its last configuration, the squadron comprised the Type 22 frigates Cornwall (Captain F), Cumberland, Campbeltown and Chatham. The squadron was disbanded in March 2002 under the Royal Navy's "Fleet First" reorganization.
Squadron commander edit
| Name | Ship | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Captain William G. Crawford | HMS Pelican | November 1947-September 1949 |
| Captain Christopher D. Bonham-Carter | HMS Pelican | September 1949 – 1951 |
| Captain Alwyn D. Lenox-Conyngham | HMS Mermaid | September 1952-January 1954 |
| Captain Alexander H.C. Gordon Lennox | HMS Mermaid | January 1954 – 1955 |
| Captain Edward L. Cook | HMS Teazer | December 1958-January 1960 |
| Captain Edward W. Briggs | HMS Teazer | January 1960-August 1961 |
| Captain Ian W. McLaughlan | HMS Whirlwind | August 1961-December 1962 |
| Captain Raymond P. Dannreuther | HMS Undaunted | December 1962-November 1963 |
| Captain Geoffrey C. Mitchell | HMS Aurora | November 1963-December 1965 |
| Captain Bernard H. Notley | HMS Aurora | December 1965-June 1967 |
| Captain A. Desmond Cassidi | HMS Undaunted | June 1967-December 1968 |
| Captain Brian C.G. Hutchings | HMS Undaunted | December 1968-May 1970 |
| Captain John B. Robathan | HMS Undaunted | May 1970-September 1971 |
| Captain R. Michael Burgoyne | HMS Undaunted | September 1971-November 1973 |
| Captain Linley E. Middleton | HMS Undaunted/HMS Apollo | November 1973-April 1975 |
| Captain Richard A. Stephens | HMS Apollo | April 1975-January 1977 |
| Captain George M.F. Vallings | HMS Apollo | January 1977-February 1978 |
| Captain James W.F. Briggs | HMS Apollo/HMS Diomede | February 1978-October 1979 |
| Captain Anthony J. Dunn | HMS Diomede | October 1979-May 1981 |
| Captain Anthony M.G. Pearson | HMS Broadsword | May–October 1981 |
| Captain William R. Canning | HMS Broadsword | October 1981-October 1982 |
| Captain Robert McQueen | HMS Broadsword | October 1982-October 1983 |
| Captain Anthony M. Norman | HMS Broadsword | October 1983-April 1985 |
| Captain Geoffrey R.W. Biggs | HMS Broadsword | April 1985-May 1986 |
| Captain Brian W. Turner | HMS Broadsword | May 1986-October 1987 |
| Captain Colin H.D. Cooke-Priest | HMS Brilliant | December 1987-February 1989 |
| Captain Richard F. Cobbold | HMS Brilliant | February 1989 – 1990 |
| Captain Tobin D. Elliott | HMS Brilliant | 1990-1992 |
| Captain James M. Burnell-Nugent | HMS Brilliant | 1992-1993 |
| Captain Charles J. Freeman | HMS Cornwall | 1993-1994 |
| Captain Geoffrey K. Billson | HMS Cornwall | 1994-1996 |
| Captain Anthony K. Dymock | HMS Cornwall | 1996-1998 |
| Captain James C. Rapp | HMS Cornwall | 1998-1999 |
| Captain Timothy P. McClement | HMS Cornwall | 1999-2001 |
| Captain Steven R. Kirby | HMS Cornwall | 2001-March 2002 |