A class of rapidly built, lightly armoured escort carriers, to allow larger Fleet carriers to focus on offensive operations, rather than convoy protection escort duties.

Specifications |
7800 | light (tn) | ||||||
10900 | full load (tn) | ||||||
156.10 | length (m) | ||||||
19.90 | beam (m) | ||||||
6.90 | draught (m) | ||||||
10250 | range (nm) | ||||||
9000 | power (shp) | ||||||
4 | Naval Engine boilers | ||||||
20 | Naval Gun single 20 mm | ||||||
8 | Naval Gun twin 40 mm |
Shipyards |
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List of Ships |
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1944 | 1964 | ![]() | US Navy | LPH-6 | USS Thetis Bay | NKYT - 6 | |||
Events |
1943-dec-22 | Launched | Launched ![]() | |
1944-apr-21 | Commissioned | Commissioned ![]() | |
1956-jul-20 | Deployment | Deployment ![]() | |
1959-may-28 | Deployment | Deployment ![]() | |
1961-apr | Deployment | Deployment ![]() | |
1964-mar-01 | Decommissioned | Decommissioned ![]() |