They were escorted by the light cruiser HMS Bonaventure (Capt. The British liner Monarch of Bermuda (22424 GRT, built 1931) and the Polish liners Batory (14387 GRT, built 1936) and Sobieski (11030 GRT, built 1939) departed the Clyde for Halifax Canada. This was not surprising as HMS Bonaventure was the first of her class to be completed.

Also there were some problems with the gun turrets. HMS Bonaventure then went back to the shipyard to have some defects made good. Egerton, RN) conducted trials and exercises in the Clyde area. Egerton, RN) conducted full power and steering trials in the Clyde area. Egerton, RN) conducted gunnery, full power and steering trials in the Clyde area. Egerton, RN) conducted anchor and D/G trials off Greenock. Her main armament therefore was only 8 5.25' guns. Egerton, RN in command.ĭue to a shortage in the supply of the new 5.25' gun turrets, HMS Bonaventure was completed with a starshell gun in the position of the 'X' turret. The page for this light cruiser was last updated in June 2019.Īt 0800 hours, Bonaventure, was commissioned at Greenock with Capt. Notable events involving Bonaventure (i) include: Please use this if you spot mistakes or want to improve this ships page. You can help improve our commands sectionĬlick here to Submit events/comments/updates for this vessel.

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