 The following year, "Drake" became the flagship of 1st Cruiser Squadron of the Channel Fleet (attending the Hudson–Fulton Celebration during this time) and then was assigned to the 5th Cruiser Squadron of the Atlantic Fleet of the Channel Fleet from 1910–11.She served as the flagship of the Australia Station from 1911–13 before returning home and joined the 6th Cruiser Squadron of the 2nd Fleet in reserve.That fleet was merged into the Grand Fleet upon mobilization in mid-1914 and "Drake" became flagship of Rear Admiral William Grant, commander of the squadron.