How many ships and people were in the second fleet?
There is no set number; like all fleet commands around the
world, the number of naval assets assigned to 2nd Fleet changes
constantly. This is because ships form different Task Forces,
Battle Groups, etc., and may leave the 2nd Fleet's operational
command area and enter another, or they're formed/assigned as
tactical considerations warrant. Ships and other assets that might
be assigned to 2nd Fleet's command may be from another Fleet; it
depends on the situation and needs of the Navy.