Thesaurus Term/Concept: CATAPULT ARMED MERCHANTMAN
| Identifier | 159215 |
|---|---|
| Class | MARITIME CRAFT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | World War II-era British merchant ships used in convoys as an emergency stop-gap until sufficient escort carriers became available. They were equipped with a rocket-propelled catapult launching a single Hawker Sea Hurricane plane. |