120135: HMS Canton (F97)
The SS Canton was a Passenger Liner built by A Stephen & Sons Ltd, Glasgow in 1938 for the P & O Steam Navigation Co.
She was requistioned by the Admiralty on November 4, 1939 and became Armed merchant Cruiser HMS Canton. She served in the Second World War and was returned to her owners in 1947.
Details
- Record Type:
- Boat
- Type Of Boat:
- Passenger Liner; Armed Merchant Cruiser
- Registration:
- F97
- Date Launched:
- 14 Apr 1938
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP