HMS Collingwood (1908)

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Launched:	7 November 1908
Commissioned:	1910
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Fate:	sold for scrap
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Propulsion:	4 shaft Parsons turbines, 24,500 shp, 21kts
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HMS Collingwood was a St. Vincent-class battleship of the Royal Navy.

The ship was launched 7 November 1908, and completed in 1910.

She served with the British Home Fleet and then the Grand Fleet, and was part of the 1st Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland. Prince Albert (later King George VI) served on Collingwood at Jutland as a sub-lieutenant in 'A' turret. The ship was sold for scrap in 1922.

See HMS Collingwood for other ships of this name.

External link

*Maririmequest HMS Collingwood Photo Gallery