Ship Record

HMS Vindex (1943)

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

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

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Vindex
Launch Year: 1943
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Class: Escort carrier
Pennant Number: D15
Launched: 1943
Built at: Swan Hunter
Commissioned: 1943
Armament: Escort carrier air group
Propulsion: Steam turbines
Role: Escort carrier
Notable for: Convoy escort carrier
Fate: Transferred after war
Status: Decommissioned