HMS Collingwood was named after Lord Collingwood, a distinguished admiral at the turn of the 19th century.
The current shore establishment was commissioned as the fourth HMS Collingwood in January 1940, initially to instruct ‘hostilities only’ ratings. Wireless telegraphy ratings started their training in June 1940, and a radio direction finding school was added in 1942.
In 1946 Collingwood took over the training of both officers and ratings in the maintenance of all electrical and radio equipment in the fleet.
The Maritime Warfare School was formed in January 2002 and in 2007, the Maritime Warfare Centre relocated to HMS Collingwood. It is also home to the Royal Naval Cadets of HMS Collingwood Royal Naval Volunteer Cadet Corps.
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9. HMS Collingwood memories
Weapons Engineering Mechanics from HMS Collingwood take charge with a charity bed push from Wykeham day Hospital to Fareham, 1993. The News PP5532 Photo: The News archive
10. HMS Collingwood memories
TV presenters Lesley Judd and Peter Purves at HMS Collingwood autumn fair in 1973. The News PP1093 Photo: The News archive
11. HMS Collingwood memories
Mr Archie Weston of the Royal Naval Volunteer Band of HMS Collingwood shares a joke with Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh on the 3rd December 1993. Photo: The News archive
12. HMS Collingwood memories
In April, 1975 HMS Collingwood received the Freedom of the Borough of Fareham with a parade through the town. Photo: The News archive