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 assigned to patrol flotillas; Earnest was part of the 7th Destroyer Flotilla based in Devonport by March 1913. In November 1913, Earnest received repairs at Sheerness Dockyard following a collision with another destroyer.