HMS Collingwood was a St. Vincent-class battleship of the Royal Navy. Commissioned in 1909, the ship was named after Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood. It saw service during World War I, primarily in the North Sea. The vessel underwent various modifications throughout its service life, including the addition of anti-aircraft guns during the war. After the war, HMS Collingwood was placed in reserve and later used as a training ship for stokers and engine room artificers. In 1931, the battleship was decommissioned and eventually sold for scrap in 1935. HMS Collingwood had a displacement of over 19,000 tons and was armed with a main battery of ten 12-inch guns. The ship had a top speed of 21 knots and a crew complement of around 750 officers and men. HMS Collingwood's service history reflects the naval developments and strategic priorities of the early 20th century, highlighting the role of battleships in naval warfare and the evolution of naval tactics during the era.

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