2nd Frigate Squadron | |
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Active | November 1947 – March 2002 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Size | Squadron |
Commanders | |
First | Captain William G. Crawford |
Last | Captain Steven R. Kirby |
The 2nd Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1947 to 2002.
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.
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.