HMS Campania (1914)
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HMS Campania was a seaplane tender and aircraft carrier, converted from an elderly ocean liner by the Royal Navy early in the First World War. After her conversion was completed in mid-1915 the ship s
Campania after her second refit
Campania after being modified into an aircraft carrier - note airplane at left
Campania sinking, 5 November 1918
Seaplane tender
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A seaplane tender is a boat or ship that supports the operation of seaplanes. Some of these vessels, known as seaplane carriers, could not only carry seaplanes but also provided all the facilities nee
HMS Campania (1914)
…HMS Campania was a seaplane tender and aircraft carrier, converted from an elderly ocean liner by the Royal Navy early in the First World War. After her conversion was completed in…
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