Missing in Action Ark Royal 14/11/1941?

Question

I am trying to ascertain if my Uncle, James Roberts, alleged Stoker was on board the Aircraft Carrier, Ark Royal, when it was Sunk of Gibraltar in 1941 by the German Submarine U-81, was listed Missing in Action, killed or if he survived and was shipped to Gibraltar.

Answer 1

I believe that if he had been captured, the International red cross would have notified the British Government, and they in turn would have notified the family.

The most likely scenario would be that he did not survive the sinking, no identifiable remains with identification on them were found. and the Mediterranean is his final resting place.