Vessel Profile

Bonaventure (H.M.C.S.)

Aircraft Carrier, Light Fleet (modified Majestic-class) 1945 UK Steel

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This aircraft carrier, light fleet (modified majestic-class) was built in 1945 by Harland & Wolff Ltd. in Belfast, NI.

The pendant changed to RRSM in 1957 and then to CVL in January 1960.

In 1945 she was owned by the Royal Navy.

In 1957-1970 she served in the Royal Canadian Navy.

8-3" (4 x II); 8-40mm

Name	Bonaventure (H.M.C.S.)
Also Known As	Powerful (H.M.S.), Bonaventure (H.M.C.S.) (1957)
Call Sign	CGLE
Pendant	RML.22; RRSM.22; CVL.22

Type	Aircraft Carrier, Light Fleet (modified Majestic-class)
Dimensions	704' × 80' × 25'
Propulsion	Screw
Engine Power	diesel engines

Registry 1	(RN)
Registry 2	CVL.22 (RCN)

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No
Service	Royal Canadian Navy, Ex-Canadian Navy

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