2nd Cruiser Squadron

The 2nd Cruiser Squadron was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1904 to 1919 and then again from 1921 to 1949.

First formation
The 2nd Cruiser Squadron was first formed in December, 1904 then placed under the command of Prince Louis of Battenberg in February 1905. He was then succeeded by Rear-Admiral Charles Adair on 23 February, 1907. . The squadron was first assigned to the Atlantic Fleet until February 1909. In March 1909 it was transferred to the 2nd Division of the Home Fleet till April 1912. From May 1912 until July 1914 it was in the First Fleet. Between August 1914 and November 1918 it was part of the Grand Fleet. The squadron was commanded by twelve Admirals before it was disbanded on 1 February 1919.

Second formation
The 2nd Cruiser squadron was reformed on 15 May 1921 and disbanded in May 1949.

Rear-Admirals/Vice-Admirals commanding
Post holders included:
 * Rear-Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg: February 1905-February 1907
 * Rear-Admiral Charles H. Adair: February 1907-September 1908
 * Rear-Admiral Sir Percy M. Scott: September 1908-February 1909
 * Rear-Admiral Robert S. Lowry: February 1909-November 1910
 * Rear-Admiral Sir George J.S. Warrender, Bt.: November 1910-December 1912
 * Rear-Admiral Sir F.C. Doveton Sturdee: December 1912-December 1913
 * Rear-Admiral Charles E. Madden: December 1913-July 1914
 * Vice-Admiral the Hon. Sir Somerset A. Gough-Calthorpe: July 1914-May 1916
 * Rear-Admiral Herbert L. Heath: May-November 1916
 * Rear-Admiral Sydney R. Fremantle: January-December 1917
 * Vice-Admiral Sir Reginald G.O. Tupper: December 1917-February 1918
 * Rear-Admiral Edward F. Bruen: February 1918-February 1919
 * Squadron disbanded


 * Rear-Admiral Wilmot S. Nicholson, 14 May, 1921 – 15 May, 1923
 * Rear-Admiral Thomas D. Gilbert, 15 May, 1923 – 15 May, 1925
 * Rear-Admiral William A. Howard Kelly: May 1925-May 1927
 * Rear-Admiral Frank Larken: May 1927-May 1929
 * Rear-Admiral the Hon. Matthew R. Best: May 1929-April 1931
 * Vice-Admiral Edward Astley-Rushton: April 1931-December 1932
 * Rear-Admiral Percy L. H. Noble: December 1932-December 1934
 * Vice-Admiral Sir Sidney J. Meyrick: December 1934-December 1936
 * Rear-Admiral Thomas N. P. Calvert: December 1936-June 1938
 * Vice-Admiral Sir Frederick Edward-Collins: June 1938-April 1940
 * Rear-Admiral Alban T. B. Curties: May 1940-June 1941