The second condenser of the King George V. was taken in hand for retubing at this time.
At the end of 1914 the condition of the Fleet was:
Fleet-Flagship: Iron Duke.
1st Battle Squadron:
8 ships (complete).
2nd Battle Squadron:
4 ships (the Conqueror and Monarch being disabled and the King George V. retubing her second condenser).
3rd Battle Squadron:
7 ships (Commonwealth refitting).
4th Battle Squadron:
7 ships (complete) but two new ships, the Benbow and Emperor of India, not yet efficient.
1st Battle Cruiser Squadron:
5 ships (Princess Royal was away).
2nd Light Cruiser Squadron:
3 ships (Black Prince refitting).
2nd Cruiser Squadron:
4 ships (complete).