Commander-in-Chief, English Channel | |
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Active | 1709-1746 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Squadron |
Role | Cruising, and Patroling |
Part of | Royal Navy |
Garrison/HQ | Spithead, Hampshire, England |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Admiral Sir John Norris |
The Commander-in-Chief, English Channel or formally Commander-in-Chief, of His Majesty's Ships in the Channel was a senior commander of the Royal Navy. The Spithead Station [1] was a name given to the units, establishments, and staff operating under the post from 1709 to 1746. Following Admiral Lord Anson new appointment as Commander-in-Chief, English Channel this office was amalgamated with the office of Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
Sir John Norris the Spithead Station.