HMS Bonaventure

Three ships of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS Bonaventure, a fourth ship was planned but not completed.

  • The first Bonaventure was a protected cruiser of the Astraea class, which was launched in 1892. It was used as a base ship for submarines from 1910 and 1920 scrapped.
  • The second Bonaventure was a light cruiser of the Dido - class, launched in 1939 and was sunk on 31 March 1941.
  • The third Bonaventure was a base ship for mini - submarines of the X class, which was launched in 1942 and was sold in 1948.
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