17th Frigate Squadron

17th Frigate Squadron November 1955 – February 1972 United Kingdom United Kingdom Squadron Captain John E. Scotland First Captain Wilfred J. Graham Last The 17th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1955 to 1972. Operational history right|thumb|17th Frigate Squadron featuring the V-class Venus F50 6, the Whitby-class Torquay F43 6 and the Type 15 Urchin F196 6 and Wizard F72 6 in March 1963 (IWM) During its existence, the squadron included Type 15 and Whitby frigate 0 frigates. The squadron served as the Dartmouth Training Squadron for cadets at Britannia Royal Naval College. The main task of the squadron was to train officer cadets in basic ship experience. Sea time experience was given also to young Royal Marine officers and Engine Room Artificer apprentices. There were three cruises a year which coincided with the terms at Dartmouth College. These cruises usually alternated between the Mediterranean and the Baltic. The squadron was disbanded in 1972. Squadron commander Royal Navy Senior Appointments, Colin Mackie Commander Ship Dates Captain John E. Scotland Vigilant R93 6 November 1955-April 1957 Captain Morgan C. Giles HMS Vigilant April 1957-December 1958 Captain Peter N. Howes HMS Vigilant December 1958-August 1960 Captain Peter Ashmore Roebuck H95 6 August 1960-December 1961 Captain Terence T. Lewin Urchin R99 6 December 1961-August 1963 Captain North E.F. Dalrymple-Hamilton Nonsuch August 1963-December 1964 Captain Christopher B.H. Wake-Walker Tenby F65 6/Eastbourne F73 6 December 1964-August 1966 Captain Ronald Forrest Torquay F43 6 August 1966-December 1967 Captain Ian S. S. Mackay Eastbourne December 1967-July 1969 Captain O. Nigel A. Cecil HMS Tenby/Scarborough F63 6 July 1969-February 1971 Captain Wilfred J. Graham Nonsuch February 1971-1972 References See also List of squadrons and flotillas of the Royal Navy collapsed Category:Frigate squadrons of the Royal Navy Category:Military units and formations established in 1955 Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1972