Dates: 1908 - 1922

HMS Collingwood was a St. Vincent-class battleship of the Royal Navy.

The ship was launched 7 November 1908, and completed in 1910, serving in the 1st Division of the British Home Fleet. In February, 1911 Collingwood grounded on an uncharted rock off Ferrol.

She became flagship of the 1st Battle Squadron in June 1912, joined the Grand Fleet in August 1914, and participated at the Battle 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 at Portsmouth. The ship was sold for scrap in 1922

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Collingwood

"HMS Collingwood March 1954.Are you out there Michael?"

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" Quoting: Bond HMS Collingwood March 1954.Are you out there Michael? "

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" Any of you chaps remember silly things about Naval routines like the Burberry Flag at HMS Collingwood.I remember one morning circa 60’s when it had rained at 7 am. Divisions were at 8 am . We all mustered on the parade square in Burberrys at 7.30 am and it had stopped raining and the Sun came out splitting the trees..we felt a right shower of wallies..... "

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" Hi,  I am currently in the throws of helping a friend, Eve Wood to organise a suprise 60th birthday party for her husband, and she has asked me if I could find anyone who knows him!  Michael John Wood DO58696 served in the Royal Navy until 1972.  He would of been known as ’Mick’ not sure if he had ..."

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" Eve Wood, Mike Woods wife is planning a suprise 60th birthday party in October this year.  She is keen to find anyone who served with Mike.  His full name is Michael John Wood D058696 Rank: Acting Petty Officer (CEL) and left the Navy in 1972.  In particular Eve is looking for Bill ..."

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