In March 1909 following a re-organisation of the British Fleet the Channel Fleet was absorbed by the Home Fleet,[1] which the former Channel Fleet became the Home Fleet first and second divisions. These new divisions was mad up of an 8-12 ship battle squadron that included either dreadnought battleships or pre-dreadnought battleships all remaining components of the former Home Fleet as it then stood became the third and fourth divisions that was a single command under a vice-admiral.[2] The third and fourth division was assigned to major home commands as a reserve force.[3]
The 2nd Battle Squadron of the 2nd Division contained 10 to 12 older battleships, the 2nd Cruiser Squadron was formed using armored cruisers whilst the 2nd Destroyer Flotilla had a total of 4 scout cruiser leaders assigned to during its it plus 21 other destroyers of different classes.[4]
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