 During early Summer 1902 , Charles Martel was transferred to the Reserve Squadron , along with three other battleships and three armored cruisers . The ship did not participate in the annual fleet maneuvers in July – August of the following year . She remained in the Reserve Squadron , which was renamed the Second Squadron in 1906 ; by that time , she was in the Second Division of the Squadron , under the command of Rear Admiral <unk> . The ship was maintained in a state of en <unk> <unk> , a state of reduced readiness with a minimal crew . Charles Martel was in full commission for three months of the year , and in reserve with a reduced crew for the remainder . She remained in this status for the duration of 1907 . 
