HMS Berwick was a Duke of Edinburgh-class armoured cruiser of the Royal Navy. Commissioned in 1902, the ship served in various capacities during its career, including as a flagship and on patrols in the North Sea and Atlantic. It saw action during World War I, participating in operations such as the Battle of Heligoland Bight and the Battle of Jutland. The ship underwent several modifications and refits over the years, including the addition of anti-aircraft guns and other upgrades to keep up with evolving naval technologies. HMS Berwick had a displacement of 11,000 tons and was armed with a main battery of four 9.2-inch guns and a secondary battery of twelve 6-inch guns. The ship had a top speed of 23 knots and a range of 5,730 nautical miles at 10 knots. After the war, HMS Berwick was decommissioned and eventually sold for scrap in 1920. The ship's service history reflects the changing roles and technologies of naval warfare during the early 20th century, highlighting the importance of armoured cruisers in the Royal Navy's fleet during this period.

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