The 8th Battle Squadron was a squadron of the British Royal Navy assembled prior to the beginning of World War I;[1] it was later assigned to the Third Fleet.

The squadron consisted of pre-dreadnought type battleships.

In December 1913 it was assigned to the Third Fleet [3] and in August 1914 it was based at HMNB Devonport.

[4] The Third Fleet included the 7th and 8th Battle Squadrons, and consisted of the Royal Navy's oldest battleships and cruisers.

[5] Post holders included:[6][4]