Ship Record

HMS Nairana (1943)

Learn about HMS Nairana (1943) in Royal Navy history.

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

Service History

HMS Nairana served as a escort carrier and is chiefly noted for arctic convoy escort.

Historical Significance

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

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Nairana
Launch Year: 1943
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Class: Escort carrier
Pennant Number: D05
Launched: 1943
Built at: John Brown & Company
Commissioned: 1943
Armament: Escort carrier air group
Propulsion: Steam turbines
Role: Escort carrier
Notable for: Arctic convoy escort
Fate: Transferred after war
Status: Decommissioned