The 7th Battle Squadron was a squadron of the British Royal Navy assembled prior to World War I it was assigned to the Third Fleet and consisted of pre-dreadnought type battleships the oldest ships [1] in fleet it existed from 1912 to 1914.

The squadron was established on 2 July 1912 when Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Jackson assumed command.

[2] His second in command Rear-Admiral Charles Dundas was also appointed.

On 13 July 1914 Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Bethell succeeded Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Jackson.

[2] On 8 August 1914 the 7th Battle Squadron was absorbed into the 8th Battle Squadron,[2] which consisted of the oldest pre-dreadnought battleships of the Royal Navy.