HMS Black Eagle was a ship of the Royal Navy built during World War I as a seaplane carrier, serving from 1918 to 1922. Originally laid down as a cargo ship, it was converted into a seaplane carrier due to the increasing importance of naval aviation during the war. Black Eagle had a displacement of 9,000 long tons and a top speed of 12 knots, with a crew of 200 officers and men. The ship was equipped with a hangar to accommodate up to 16 seaplanes and a flying-off platform. It participated in the British intervention in the Russian Civil War and later served in the Baltic Sea. After the war, Black Eagle was decommissioned and sold for scrap in 1922. The ship represented a transitional phase in naval warfare, showcasing the integration of seaplanes with traditional naval vessels. Its service highlights the rapid advancements in naval technology during the early 20th century and the strategic importance of air power in maritime operations. The HMS Black Eagle remains a significant example of the Royal Navy's experimentation with new technologies and tactics during the interwar 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.