European Squadron

European Squadron
Squadron flagship from 1867 to 1868.
Active	1865 - 1905
Country	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Type	naval squadron

The European Squadron, also known as the European Station, was a part of the United States Navy in the late 19th century and the early 1900s. The squadron was originally named the Mediterranean Squadron and renamed following the American Civil War. In 1905, the squadron was absorbed into the North Atlantic Fleet.

Second Anglo-Egyptian War

United States Marines and Royal Marines during the occupation of Alecxandria in 1882.

The Egyptian Expedition in June and July 1882 was a response by the United States to the British and French attack on Alexandria during the Anglo-Egyptian War. To protect American citizens and their property within the city, ships of the European Squadron, under Rear Admiral James Nicholson, were sent to Egypt with orders to observe the conflict ashore and make a landing if necessary. British and French forces heavily damaged the city and started a large fire so a force of marines and sailors were landed and they assisted in fire fighting and guarding the American consulate from insurgents.

Commanders

	Name	Picture	Rank	Assigned (Orders)	Assumed (On Station)	Relieved (Orders)	Relieved (On Station)
1	RADM Louis Goldsborough			February 1865	July 1865	1867	1867
2	ADM David Farragut			?	1867	?	1868
3	RADM William Radford			?	1869	?	1 March 1870
4	RADM Augustus Case			?	1873	?	1875
5	RADM John Worden			?	1875	?	1877
6	RADM James Nicholson			?	16 September 1881	?	February 1883
7	RADM James Greer			?	1887	?	1889
8	RADM Thomas Selfridge			?	1895	?	1898

References

• This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
• Notes on U.S. Fleet Organisation and Disposition, 1898-1941

External links

• Louis M. Goldsborough (1805-1877) - Find A Grave Memorial