The 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.
| 3rd Frigate Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | February 1949 – May 1980 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Part of | Far East Fleet First Flotilla |
| Garrison/HQ |
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| Commanders | |
| First | Captain Alan D.H. Jay |
| Last | Captain Kenneth A. Snow |
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 (F) 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.[1]
Captains (F), 3rd Frigate Squadron
- Post holders included:[2]
| Commander | Ship | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Alan D.H. Jay | HMS Black Swan | February 1949 – June 1950 |
| Captain George A.F. Norfolk | HMS Black Swan | June 1950 – 1952 |
| Captain George O. Roberts | HMS Cardigan Bay | April 1956 – April 1958 |
| Captain Peter J. Wyatt | HMS Cardigan Bay | April 1958 – October 1959 |
| Captain Alan R. Aldous | HMS Cardigan Bay | October 1959 – May 1961 |
| Captain Michael F. Fell | HMS Loch Killisport | May 1961 – February 1963 |
| Captain William C. Simpson | HMS Loch Killisport | February 1963 – February 1964 |
| Captain Michael E. Barrow | HMS Diomede | December 1973 – May 1974 |
| Captain John H.F.C. de Winton | HMS Leander | May 1974 – June 1975 |
| Captain John M. Tait | HMS Leander | June 1975 – December 1976 |
| Captain Alastair F.C. Wemyss | HMS Diomede | December 1976 – October 1978 |
| Captain Kenneth A. Snow | HMS Arethusa | October 1978 – May 1980 |
References
- Mackie, Colin. "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. C. Mackie, July 2018.
- Watson, Dr Graham. "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment 1947–2013". naval-history.net. G. Smith.