17th Frigate Squadron (United Kingdom)
The 17th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy 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.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
| Commander | Ship | Dates |
| Captain John E. Scotland | November 1955-April 1957 | |
| Captain Morgan C. Giles | HMS Vigilant | April 1957-December 1958 |
| Captain Peter N. Howes | HMS Vigilant | December 1958-August 1960 |
| Captain Peter Ashmore | August 1960-December 1961 | |
| Captain Terence T. Lewin | December 1961-August 1963 | |
| Captain North E.F. Dalrymple-Hamilton | Nonsuch | August 1963-December 1964 |
| Captain Christopher B.H. Wake-Walker | / | December 1964-August 1966 |
| Captain Ronald Forrest | August 1966-December 1967 | |
| Captain Ian S. S. Mackay | Eastbourne | December 1967-July 1969 |
| Captain O. Nigel A. Cecil | HMS Tenby/ | July 1969-February 1971 |
| Captain Wilfred J. Graham | Nonsuch | February 1971-1972 |