Commander-in-Chief, English Channel (Royal Navy)

The Commander-in-Chief, English Channel or formally Commander-in-Chief, of His Majesty's Ships in the Channel was a senior commander of the Royal Navy. The Spithead Station was a name given to the units, establishments, and staff operating under the post from 1709 to 1746. Following Admiral Lord Anson new appointment as Commander-in-Chief, English Channel this office was amalgamated with the office of Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.

Commander-in-Chief, English Channel
Active1709-1746
CountryUnited Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
TypeSquadron
RoleCruising, and Patroling
Part ofRoyal Navy
Garrison/HQSpithead, Hampshire, England
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Admiral Sir John Norris
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