HMS Antrim was a Devonshire-class armoured cruiser of the Royal Navy that served during World War I. Launched in 1903, the ship was named after the eponymous county in Northern Ireland. Antrim had a displacement of 10,850 tons and was armed with a main battery of two 9.2-inch guns and twelve 6-inch guns. The ship saw action during the First World War, participating in operations in the North Sea and the Mediterranean. In 1917, HMS Antrim was damaged by a torpedo fired by a German U-boat but managed to return to service after repairs. Following the war, the ship was decommissioned in 1920 and ultimately scrapped in 1922. HMS Antrim had a distinguished service record during its operational years, contributing to the naval efforts of the Royal Navy during a tumultuous period in world history.

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