- HMS Collingwood (1908)
HMS "Collingwood" was a "St. Vincent"-class
battleship of theRoyal Navy .The ship was launched
7 November 1908 , and completed in 1910, serving in the 1st Division of theBritish Home Fleet . In February, 1911 "Collingwood" grounded on an uncharted rock offFerrol .She became flagship of the
1st Battle Squadron in June1912 , joined theGrand Fleet in August 1914, and participated at theBattle of Jutland . Prince Albert (later King George VI) served on "Collingwood" at Jutland as a sub-lieutenant in 'A' turret.In
1916 , "Collingwood" joined the Fourth Battle Squadron and later served as a gunnery training ship atPortsmouth . The ship was sold for scrap in 1922.References
* "Conways All the worlds Fighting Ships 1906-1921", Conway Maritime Press Ltd, London, 1985. ISBN 0-85177-245-5
* Dittmar, F.J and Colledge J. J., "British Warships 1914-1919", Ian Allen Ltd, London, 1972. ISBN 0-7110-0380-7External links
* [http://www.maritimequest.com/warship_directory/great_britain/battleships/collingwood/hms_collingwood.htm Maririmequest HMS Collingwood Photo Gallery]
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