by may, "active" was attached to the grand fleet flagship, . she played a minor role in the battle of jutland on 31 may–1 june as she was ordered to screen the left flank of the grand fleet as it approached the high seas fleet. after jellicoe ordered the fleet to deploy to port just before it encountered the german fleet, that placed her behind the battleships, unable to engage any german ships. she only fired eight 4-inch rounds during the entire battle.