The 17th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy (RN) is the United Kingdom's naval warfare force. Although warships were used by English and Scottish kings from the early medieval period, the first major maritime engagements were fought in the Hundred Years' War against F ...
from 1955 to 1972.
Operational history
During its existence, the squadron included
Type 15 and frigates. The squadron served as the Dartmouth Training Squadron for cadets at
Britannia Royal Naval College
Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC), commonly known as Dartmouth, is the naval academy of the United Kingdom and the initial officer training establishment of the Royal Navy. It is located on a hill overlooking the port of Dartmouth, Devon, En ...
.
The main task of the squadron was to train officer cadets in basic ship experience. Sea time experience was given also to young Royal Marine officers and Engine Room Artificer apprentices. There were three cruises a year which coincided with the terms at Dartmouth College. These cruises usually alternated between the Mediterranean and the Baltic. The squadron was disbanded in 1972.
Squadron commander
[Royal Navy Senior Appointments, Colin Mackie]
References
See also
*
List of squadrons and flotillas of the Royal Navy
This is a List of squadrons and flotillas of the Royal Navy.
Type squadrons
Aircraft carriers Numbered
* 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron – British Pacific Fleet, East Indies Fleet (1945–1947)
* 2nd Aircraft Carrier Squadron – Mediterrane ...
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Frigate squadrons of the Royal Navy