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HMS Centaur (1947)

Quick Facts

Ship Name
HMS Centaur
Launch Year
1947
Type
Aircraft Carrier
Class
Centaur-class aircraft carrier
Launched
1947
Commissioned
1947
Armament
Aircraft complement
Propulsion
Steam / Gas turbine
Role
Aircraft carrier
Notable for
Royal Navy aviation
Fate
Varied
Status
Decommissioned

HMS Centaur (1947) was a Royal Navy aircraft carrier.

Service History

HMS Centaur served as part of the Royal Navy carrier fleet.

Historical Significance

HMS Centaur represents the evolution of naval aviation.