HMS Hibernia
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HMS Hibernia

1905 King Edward VII-class pre-dreadnought battleship


Service Entry
January 02, 1907
Commissioning Date
January 02, 1907
Manufacturer
HMNB Devonport
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
pre-dreadnought battleship, King Edward VII-class pre-dreadnought battleship
Decommissioning Date
1917-10

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HMS Hibernia was a King Edward VII-class battleship of the Royal Navy, launched in 1905. The ship was part of the Atlantic Fleet and later served in the Mediterranean. During World War I, HMS Hibernia was initially assigned to the 4th Battle Squadron and later to the 3rd Battle Squadron. The ship participated in various operations and engagements during the war, including the Battle of Jutland in 1916. After the war, HMS Hibernia was placed in reserve and eventually sold for scrap in 1922. The ship had a displacement of over 16,000 tons, a top speed of 18 knots, and was armed with a main battery of four 12-inch guns. HMS Hibernia had a crew complement of around 750 officers and enlisted personnel. The battleship played a role in the naval history of the early 20th century and was one of the many vessels that contributed to the Royal Navy's strength and capabilities during that period.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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