Far East Fleet
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Headquarters location | Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia |
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Type of business | Fleet |
Founded | 1941 |
Headquarters | SLN Dockyard |
Sri Lanka | |
Singapore Naval Base | |
Notable commanders | James Somerville |
Bruce Fraser, 1st Baron Fraser of North Cape | |
Engagements | Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse |
Battle of Madagascar | |
Indian Ocean raid | |
Battle of the Malacca Strait | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 3022108 |
About Far East Fleet
The Far East Fleet was a fleet of the Royal Navy which existed between 1952 and 1971. During the Second World War, the Eastern Fleet included many ships and personnel from other navies, including those of the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.