Baltic Fleet (United Kingdom)
The British Baltic Fleet and also known as the Baltic Squadron was a series of temporary or semi permanent fleets of the Royal Navy. They were assembled at Spithead a naval anchorage in the English Channel for various naval operations in the Baltic Sea from 1658 to 1856 commanded by the Commander-in-Chief, Baltic Fleet.
| Baltic Fleet | |
|---|---|
Ensign of the British Baltic Fleet March–August 1854 | |
| Active | 1658-1856 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Type | Fleet |
| Part of | Royal Navy |
| Garrison/HQ | Spithead, Hampshire, England |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Vice-Admiral James Saumarez |
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