Allied Warships


Escort Carriers

Activity class

1 ship


The Activity class escort carrier HMS Activity.

Technical information

TypeEscort Carrier
Displacement11800 BRT 
Length513 
Complement700 men 
Armament2 4" AA guns
20 20mm AA (10x2, 4x1)
15 aircraft 
Max speed18 knots
EnginesDiesels, 2 shafts 
Power12000 HP 
Notes on classSecond R.N. converted escort carrier, taken over prior to completion as a merchant ship and converted to escort carrier. 


All ships of the Activity class:

Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS Activity (D 94)



Blue Water Navy, A

WAB Douglas, R. Sarty, M. Whitby et al.

Books dealing with this subject include:

A Blue Water Navy, WAB Douglas, R. Sarty, M. Whitby et al., 2007



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