The 3rd Cruiser Squadron was a formation of

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s of the British

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from 1902 to 1909 and 1911 to 1916 and then again from 1922 to 1941.

History

First formation

The squadron was first formed in June 1902 and disbanded in March 1909

Rear-Admiral Commanding

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Second formation

The squadron was reformed in December 1911 and disbanded in September 1916.

Rear-Admiral Commanding

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Third formation

The squadron reformed in December 1922 during the

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. It was in operation during

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and was disbanded in March 1941.

Rear-Admiral/Vice-Admiral Commanding

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References

Footnotes Sources * Mackie, Gordon. 2018) "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie. * Willmott, H. P. (2009). The Last Century of Sea Power, Volume 1: From Port Arthur to Chanak, 1894–1922. Indiana University Press. . * Watson, Dr Graham. (2015) "BETWEEN THE WARS: ROYAL NAVY ORGANISATION AND SHIP DEPLOYMENTS 1919–1939". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith. Cruiser squadrons of the Royal Navy Military units and formations of the Royal Navy in World War II {{UK-navy-stub