The 2nd Battle Squadron was initially part of the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet.

The squadron changed composition often as ships were damaged, retired or transferred.

As an element in the Grand Fleet, the Squadron participated in the Battle of Jutland.

[1] On 5 August 1914, the squadron was constituted as follows:[2] As an element in the Grand Fleet, the Squadron participated in the Battle of Jutland.

By this time the squadron was in the Home Fleet and consisted of:[3] Commanders were as follows:[4] Post holders included:[5]