119832: SS/HMS Jervis Bay

The Jervis Bay was a liner was launched as the Commonwealth Line Steamer in 1922 and was named after the Australian Bay. 

She was requisitioned by the Royal Navy in August 1939 and was converted into a Merchant Armed Cruiser. Initially posted to the South Atlantic then becoming a Convoy Escort. 

HMS Jervis Bay was sunk by the Admiral Scheer  on November 5, 1940.

Details
Record Type:
Boat
Record Maintained by:
CEP