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Dates: 1943 - 1972 RULER Class Escort Aircraft Carrier obtained under US/UK Lend Lease Agreement. A mercantile which was under construction by Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation at Seattle and was requisitioned by by the US Navy for use as an auxiliary aircraft carrier (CVE) to be named USS DELGADA. This ship was laid down on 9th October 1942 and after launch on 20th February 1943 this ship was transferred to Willamette Iron and Steel at Portland to be fitted for service as an Escort Aircraft Carrier. Build was completed on 20th November 1943 and the ship was then transferred to the RN as HMS SPEAKER. She was the 3rd RN ship to carry this name, introduced in 1649 for a 3rd Rate in 1649 and last used for a Gun-vessel in 1749. US Navy radar outfits were fitted during build. Badge : On a Field Red, the mace of the Speaker of The House of Commons Gold.
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8 people in our World War 2 records 
7 people in our Forces Reunited records
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