Channel Force
| Channel Force | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1939 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lancelot Holland |
The Channel Force was a temporary squadron of the British
Portland, England
from September to October 1939.
It was under the command of Rear-Admiral Lancelot Holland throughout the period.[1]
History
The Channel Force was a powerful squadron established at Portland on 3 September 1939 to deal with any attempt by the
Admiralty
until 7 October 1939 when it was dispersed.
The force was formed with ships from both Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth and Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth.[2]
Components
- Components of the force included:[2]
| Unit | Date | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd Battle Squadron | 3 September - 7 October 1939 | 2 battleships [1] |
| 2 | Aircraft Carriers | 3 September - 7 October 1939 | 2 aircraft carriers, HMS Hermes - HMS Courageous,[2][1] |
| 3 | Cruisers | 3 September - 7 October 1939 | 2 CL, HMS Ceres, HMS Caradoc - 1 CAA, HMS Cairo[2][1] |
| 4 | 12th Destroyer Flotilla | 3 September - 7 October 1939 | 10 destroyers [2] |
| 5 | 18th Destroyer Flotilla | 3 September - 7 October 1939 | 2 Destroyer Divisions 35 and 36 [2][1] |
References
- ^ a b c d e Niehorster, Dr. Leo. "Channel Force, Royal Navy, 3.09.39". niehorster.org. Leo Niehorster, 1 May 2001. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f Watson, Graham. "Royal Navy Organisation in World War 2, 1939-1945". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 19 September 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2018.