HMS Speaker (D90) was a British escort aircraft carrier that served during World War II. Originally built as a merchant ship, she was converted into a carrier to support anti-submarine warfare operations. Commissioned in 1943, the ship played a crucial role in convoy protection and air cover for Atlantic convoys. HMS Speaker was equipped with a flight deck, hangar, and aircraft to carry out her duties effectively. The ship participated in various operations, including the Battle of the Atlantic and the Normandy landings. After the war, she was used for repatriation duties and eventually decommissioned in 1946. HMS Speaker was then sold for commercial use and renamed MV Sangro. Throughout her service, the ship earned recognition for her contributions to the war effort and played a significant role in ensuring the safety of Allied convoys.

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