RN Battlecruisers: Admiral Class; HMS Hood

[Brian James]

Admiral Class Battlecruiser HMS Hood pictured as she arrives at HMNB Portsmouth on February 4th 1935 for repairs after her collision with Battlecruiser HMS Renown 10 days prior, during exercises in the Ría de Arousa estuary, Spain. Hood has an 18-inch dent and a damaged left outer propeller.

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HMS Hood at Stockolm...1920....https://youtu.be/Ahs47A1x7ac

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A rare photo of Admiral Class Battlecruiser HMS Hood pictured during construction at John Brown & Co Shipbuilding Yards at Clydebank dated February 17th 1918...View is in the area of ​​the 239th frame (slightly forward of the main mast) on the upper part of the boule adjacent to the main armour belt. In the lower left corner of the photo is a sheathing sheet temporarily bolted to the frame prior to riveting.

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A couple of young ratings off Admiral Class Battlecruiser HMS Hood, pictured with mascot bull terrier Bill in 1940.

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Admiral Class Battlecruiser HMS Hood pictured at John Brown & Co Shipbuilding Yards at Clydebank on January 9th 1920, prior to her departure for Rosyth.

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The armour and protective plating layout of Admiral Class Battlecruiser HMS Hood.

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Admiral Class Battlecruiser HMS Hood at speed.

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Admiral Class Battlecruiser HMS Hood pictured on entry to Honolulu on June 6th 1924.

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Admiral Class Battlecruiser HMS Hood pictured at Princes Pier, Melbourne in 1924.

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Admiral Class Battlecruiser HMS Hood pictured as she departs Station Pier, Port Melbourne in 1924.