HMS Searcher

HMS Searcher D40 Escort Carrier

HMS Searcher was a Ruler-class escort carrier of the Royal Navy. Built in Seattle in the United States (as a Bogue-class), she was transferred to the United Kingdom under Lend-Lease. Launched in 1942 she served until 29 November 1945. She was sold into merchant service and renamed Captain Theo. In 1966, she was renamed again to Oriental Banker and was finally scrapped in Taiwan in 1976.