Allied Warships


Escort carriers

Audacity class

1 ship


The Audacity class escort carrier HMS Audacity. She was lost on 21 Dec 1941.

Technical information

TypeEscort carrier
Displacement11000 BRT 
Length475 feet 
Complement 
Armament1 4" AA gun
6 20mm AA (6x1)
6 aircraft 
Max speed15 knots
EnginesDiesel engines, 2 shafts 
Power4750 HP 
Notes on classThe HMS Audacity was the former German vessel Hannover that was captured by the British. 


All ships of the Audacity class:

Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS Audacity (D 10) (lost 21 Dec 1941)

1 escort carrier of the Audacity class lost.


Audacity class ships hit by U-boats (1)

21 Dec 1941HMS AudacitySunkU-751

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