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
ActiveFebruary 1949 – May 1980
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
Part ofFar East Fleet
First Flotilla
Garrison/HQ
Commanders
FirstCaptain Alan D.H. Jay
LastCaptain 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

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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

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  1. ^ Watson, Graham. "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment 1947–2013". naval-history.net. G. Smith, 12 July 2015.
  2. ^ Mackie, Colin. "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. C. Mackie, July 2018. p. 229. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  • 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.