| Commander-in-Chief, The Nore | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1752 - 1961 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Garrison/HQ | Chatham, Kent |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
John Tovey |
The Commander-in-Chief, The Nore was an operational commander of the Royal Navy. His subordinate units, establishments, and staff were sometimes informally known as the Nore Command.
The Nore is a sandbank at the mouth of the River Medway.[1] The command was established at Chatham in 1752[2] and became responsible for sub-commands at Chatham, London (less the Admiralty), Sheerness, Harwich and Humber.[1]
During World War II, the station assumed great importance: it was used to guard the east coast convoys supplying the ports of North Eastern England.[1]
With the onset of the Cold War, the station and command diminished in importance as the navy decreased in size. The Nore Command was finally closed on 31 March 1961.[3]
Commanders-in-Chief have included:[4][5][6]
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