Hermes-class aircraft carrier
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aircraft Carrier
- Operator
- Royal Navy
- Era
- Interwar / WWII
- In Service
- 1924–1942
- Number Built
- 1
- Notable Ships
- HMS Hermes
- Notable For
- First purpose-built carrier
The Hermes-class carrier was the world’s first purpose-built aircraft carrier, marking a major milestone in naval aviation.