6th Cruiser Squadron

The 6th Cruiser Squadron was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1910 to 1915 and again in 1925 to 1942.

First formation
The squadron was formed in September 1910 and was attached to the Mediterranean Fleet until April 1912. In May, 1912, the 6th Cruiser Squadron was renamed the Mediterranean Cruiser Squadron. The squadron was then re-assigned as the 6th Cruiser Squadron to the Second Fleet between May 1912 and July 1914.

Second formation
The squadron reformed in 1925 when it was allocated to the Africa Station until early 1939. It then transferred to the South Atlantic Station in September 1939 until 1942 when it was disbanded.