4th Cruiser Squadron

The 4th Cruiser Squadron and was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1907 to 1914 and then again from 1919 to 1946.
The squadron was first established in 1907, replacing the North America and [West Indies Station]. It became a training squadron based in Home waters but which was to make three cruises annually, including to the West Indies. In April 1907 it comprised,, and.
On 1 May 1912, the Fourth Cruiser Squadron was renamed the Training Squadron. With the appointment in 1913 of Rear Admiral Christopher Cradock the squadron ceased to be a training squadron and became part of the First Fleet. During World [War I], the 4th Cruiser Squadron was commanded by Rear Admiral Christopher Cradock; the squadron was effectively annihilated at the Battle of Coronel 1 November 1914.
From April 1919 to 1939, it was in the East Indies, and comprised,,, until July 1925; ; ; and assigned from the Navy's old light cruisers; ; ; ; and from the E-Class cruisers and Frobishers; plus from the newer cruiser, and the Town-class cruisers,, and.