East Indies and China Station
| East Indies and China Station | |
|---|---|
Admiralty House, Hong Kong
|
|
| Active | 1831–1865 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom
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| Branch |
 Royal Navy
|
| Type | Fleet |
| Garrison/HQ | Hong Kong |
The East Indies and China Station was a formation of the British Royal Navy from 1831 to 1865.
The Station was formed in 1831; it ceased to exist when it was separated into the East Indies Station and the China Station in 1865. Its area covered the Indian Ocean and the coasts of China and its navigable rivers. These responsibilities did not imply territorial claims, although the navy often co-operated with British commercial interests in the above areas.
Commanders-in-Chief have included:
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