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Colossus-class battleship

Quick Facts

Type
Battleship
Operator
Royal Navy
Era
Early 20th Century
In Service
1910–1928
Number Built
2
Notable Ships
HMS Colossus
Notable For
Compact dreadnought design

The Colossus-class battleships were compact yet powerful dreadnoughts that balanced firepower, protection, and cost in the early years of the 20th century naval arms race.