In 1912, older destroyers were transferred to patrol flotillas, with Earnest forming part of the 7th Destroyer Flotilla, based at Devonport, by March 1913. In November 1913, Earnest was under repair at Sheerness Dockyard following a collision with another destroyer.
In 1912, older destroyers were transferred to patrol flotillas; Earnest became part of the 7th Destroyer Flotilla based at Devonport by March 1913. In November 1913, Earnest underwent repairs at Sheerness Dockyard after a collision with another destroyer.