In December 1910, he became officer in charge of the machinist school at the Charleston Navy Yard. Between June 1911 and October 1914, Blakely commanded the Reserve Torpedo Flotillas and the protected cruiser . From October 1914 to September 1916, he served ashore at the New York Navy Yard.
In December 1910, he became head of the machinist school at the Charleston Navy Yard. Between June 1911 and October 1914, Blakely commanded the Reserve Torpedo Flotillas and the protected cruiser . From October 1914 to September 1916, he worked in a land-based position at the New York Navy Yard.