Ship Record

HMS Audacity (1941)

Learn about HMS Audacity (1941) in Royal Navy history.

HMS Audacity was a Royal Navy aircraft carrier of the escort carrier.

Service History

HMS Audacity served as a escort carrier and is chiefly noted for first british escort carrier.

Historical Significance

HMS Audacity represents an important example of escort carrier development in Royal Navy history.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Audacity
Launch Year: 1941
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Class: Escort carrier
Pennant Number: D10
Launched: 1941
Built at: Converted merchant ship
Commissioned: 1941
Armament: Escort carrier air group
Propulsion: Diesel engines
Role: Escort carrier
Notable for: First British escort carrier
Fate: Sunk in 1941
Status: Lost