3rd Frigate Squadron


The British 3rd Frigate Squadron also known as the Third Frigate Squadron was a naval formation of the Royal Navy from February 1949 to 1963 and again from 1972 to May 1980.

History

The 3rd Frigate Squadron was formed in February 1949 and was assigned to the East Indies Fleet later Far East Fleet until February 1964 when it was re-designated the 26th Escort Squadron. It was reformed in 1972 when it was allocated to the 1st Flotilla it was administered by Flag Officer, 1st Flotilla until the appointment of a Captain in December 1973 it remained with the 1st flotilla until April 1976. It then transferred to the 2nd Flotilla until May 1980 when it was disbanded.

Administration

Captains (F), 3rd Frigate Squadron

CommanderShipDates
Captain Alan D.H. JayFebruary 1949 – June 1950
Captain George A.F. NorfolkHMS Black SwanJune 1950–1952
Captain George O. RobertsApril 1956 – April 1958
Captain Peter J. WyattHMS Cardigan BayApril 1958 – October 1959
Captain Alan R. AldousHMS Cardigan BayOctober 1959 – May 1961
Captain Michael F. FellMay 1961 – February 1963
Captain William C. SimpsonHMS Loch KillisportFebruary 1963 – February 1964
Captain Michael E. BarrowDecember 1973 – May 1974
Captain John H.F.C. de WintonMay 1974 – June 1975
Captain John M. TaitHMS LeanderJune 1975 – December 1976
Captain Alastair F.C. WemyssHMS DiomedeDecember 1976 – October 1978
Captain Kenneth A. SnowOctober 1978 – May 1980