Royal Squadron (Royal Navy)

Royal Squadron
CountryUnited Kingdom
AllegianceBritish Empire
BranchRoyal Navy
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Admiral of the Fleet, George Anson

The Royal Squadron [1] originally known as the Royal Flotilla [2] was an ad hoc naval formation of the British Royal Navy assembled for official visits and travel by sea by the British monarch.

History

The Royal Squadron originally known as the Royal Flotilla[3] was an ad hoc naval squadron formed when the Monarch or other members of the royal family are embarked on any travel by sea for official visits.[4] From 1660 until 1884 the squadron/flotilla when assembled was commanded by officers of various rank from Captain of the Fleet to Admiral of the Fleet.[5] From the end of the nineteenth century until the late twentieth century the Flag Officer, Royal Yachts was responsible for command of the squadron when one is formed. He temporarily exercised tactical control over Royal Navy, Commonwealth and foreign warships and Royal Fleet Auxiliary that formed the Royal Squadron. [6]

Flag Officer commanding

Main article: Flag Officer, Royal Yachts

See also

References

Footnotes

  1. ^ The New Monthly Magazine. 388: E.W. Allen. 1822.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  2. ^ Winfield, Rif (2008). British Warships in the Age of Sail, 1793-1817: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates. Barnsley, England: Seaforth Publishing. p. 376. ISBN 9781844157174.
  3. ^ "The Illustrated London News". Vol. 45. Leighton. 1868. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  4. ^ "Bonhams : John Cleveley (British, c. 1712-1777) The flotilla of ships, led by the Royal Charlotte in company with five other royal yachts, arriving off Harwich on 6th September 1761, after conveying Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg to England for her marriage to George III". www.bonhams.com. Bonhams, 16 February 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  5. ^ Winfield, Rif (2008). British Warships in the Age of Sail, 1793-1817: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates. Barnsley, England: Seaforth Publishing. p. 376. ISBN 9781844157174.
  6. ^ "Flag Officer Royal Yachts , vol 236 cc171-2W". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Hansard, 25 January 1994. 25 January 1994. Retrieved 14 February 2018.

Sources

  • Hansard (1994) "Flag Officer Royal Yachts, vol 236 cc171-2W". hansard.millbanksystems.com. Hansard.
  • Naval History Society (1983) "The Royal Yacht Britannia: Naval Historical Review". www.navyhistory.org.au.
  • Winfield, Rif (2008). British Warships in the Age of Sail, 1793-1817: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates. Barnsley, England: Seaforth Publishing. ISBN 9781844157174.