Allied Warships

Escort carriers

Audacity class

1 ship


The escort carrier HMS Audacity (D 10) of the Royal Navy. 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


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HMS Audacity (D 10) Lost on 21 Dec 1941


1 Escort carrier of the Audacity class. 1 of them was lost.

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Audacity class ships hit by U-boats (1)

21 Dec 1941HMS AudacitySunkU-751

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