HMS Bellona was a Bellerophon-class dreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy, launched in 1909. She was part of the first dreadnoughts built for the Royal Navy and was armed with ten 12-inch guns. The ship had a top speed of 21 knots and a complement of over 750 officers and enlisted men. Bellona served in various roles during World War I, including fleet duties and convoy escort. After the war, she was placed in reserve and eventually sold for scrap in 1921. Bellona's design was influenced by the revolutionary HMS Dreadnought, and she played a significant role in the development of naval warfare during the early 20th century. The ship's service history, armament, and design details are significant contributions to the evolution of battleship technology and tactics in the Royal Navy.

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