The 7th Flotilla returned to Home Waters in July 1923 and subsequently paid off into reserve, while the 8th Flotilla returned home in October 1923, remaining in commission (with reduced complements) as part of the Atlantic Fleet until 1927.
The 7th Flotilla returned to Home Waters as part of the Atlantic Fleet in July 1923; it was re-designed as the 9th Flotilla in 1925 before being reduced to reserve by February 1926. The 8th Flotilla followed in October 1923, remaining in commission (with 40% complements) as part of the Atlantic Fleet until 1927.