The Wartime Memories Project - HMS Argus

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Information. HMS Argus was built at Glasgow, Scotland intended to be a passenger liner named "Conte Rosso" owned by the Italians. Construction was suspended after the outbreak of World War I and she was converted into an aircraft carrier, first to have a full-length flight deck. She was launched in 1918. HMS Argus served a training ship during the Second World War, but talso saw action in 1942, when she served with Force H and later HMS Argus supported the landings in North Africa. She was reduced to reserve late in 1943 and was used as an accomodation ship. HMS Argus was scrapped in December 1946. Photographs If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served on this Ship Frank Mitchell Read his Story If you have any names to add to this list, or any recollections or photos of those listed, please get in touch. If you have a story which you would like to share, or a website dedicated to a ship or sailor, please get in touch. Send an E-mail to Links Ships Index Website and ALL Material © Copyright MMII - All Rights Reserved