The British Western Fleet was a fleet level command in the Royal Navy. The Western Fleet was formed in 1967 from the historic Home Fleet, as a result of the disbandment of the Mediterranean Fleet. This created a fleet with greater responsibilities than either of its two predecessors, as it was responsible for the United Kingdom home waters, the North and South Atlantic, and the Mediterranean. The fleet was responsible for all Royal Navy operations “West of Suez”. One of the fleet commander's subordinates was Flag Officer Flotillas, Western Fleet, which Vice Admiral Andrew Lewis filled in 1968-69.