In 1923, HMS Hood and HMS Repulse, along with several smaller ships of the First Light Cruiser Squadron, formed part of the Special Service Squadron, under command of Vice-Admiral Sir Frederick Field.

[1] The Squadron departed Devonport on 27 November 1923 and returned on 29 September 1924 after travelling around the world.

During this period, flagship duties were transferred to Renown, and Tiger was returned to active service, to maintain the three ship strength of the squadron.

HMS Hood was lost in action with the German battleship Bismarck at the Battle of Denmark Strait on 24 May 1941.

HMS Repulse was sunk by Japanese aircraft off Kuantan, Malaya on 10 December 1941.