Ship Record

HMS Ark Royal (R09)

Explore HMS Ark Royal (R09)

an Audacious-class carrier.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Ark Royal
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Class: Audacious-class aircraft carrier
Pennant Number: R09
Launched: 1950
Built at: Cammell Laird
Commissioned: 1955
Armament: Carrier air group
Propulsion: Steam turbines
Role: Aircraft carrier
Notable for: Last conventional CATOBAR British carrier
Fate: Decommissioned in 1979
Status: Decommissioned

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