Armed Merchant Cruiser

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Name

Built

Service

Owner

F 97

Canton

1938

1939-40

P. & O. Steam Navigation Co Ltd, London

 

On 19 Oct, 1939 the passenger ship Canton of the P. & O. Steam Navigation Co Ltd, London was requisitioned by the Admiralty and converted to an armed merchant cruiser.

HMS Canton was also equipped with an aircraft hanger and a Kingfisher single engine aircraft and an aircraft recovery crane, she was also distinctive as she had been fitted with a tripod mast behind the bridge. Her slightly raked funnel gave her a "Cruiser" appearance.

 

 

 

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