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Cruiser Squadron
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The Cruiser Squadron was a naval formation of the British Home Fleet[1] consisting of Armored cruisers of the Royal Navy from 1899 to 1905.

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In October 1899 the Royal Navy's Training Squadron consisting mainly of sailing ships was abolished. On the 30 October the Cruiser Squadron was formed using more modern armoured cruisers.[2] Commodore Edmund S. Poë was appointed its first commander. The squadron was assigned to the Home Fleet and existed until 1905. .

Commodore and Rear-Admirals commanding

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