Allied Warships

Aircraft carriers

Hermes class

1 ship


The aircraft carrier HMS Hermes (D 95) of the Royal Navy. She was lost on 9 Apr 1942.

Technical information

TypeAircraft carrier
Displacement10850 BRT 
Length598 feet (oa) 
Complement664 men 
Armament6 5.5" guns (6x1)
3 4" AA guns (3x1)
15 aircraft. 
Max speed25 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power40000 HP 
Notes on class 

Royal Navy Royal Navy ships of the Hermes class

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HMS Hermes (D 95) Lost on 9 Apr 1942


1 Aircraft carrier of the Hermes class. 1 of them was lost.

Full wartime service history on this vessel.

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