Hood Memorial at The National Memorial Arboretum
This elegant memorial was commemorates the 1,415 men lost in the sinking of Hood on 24 May 1941. It was dedicated in late October 2008. It is located at the UK's National Memorial Arboretum near Lichfield, Staffordshire.
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial
The Portsmouth Naval Memorial in Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire is where the majority of Hood's final crew are memorialised. Members of the H.M.S. Hood Association gather here annually in November to pay respects to their fallen shipmates and loved ones.
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Plymouth Naval Memorial
This Plymouth Naval Memorial in Devon, serves as the memorial for those men assigned to Plymouth and were lost at sea during the two World Wars. 7 men from Hood are memorialised there.
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Chatham Naval Memorial
This Chatham Naval Memorial in Chatham, Kent, serves as the memorial for those men assigned to Chatham and were lost at sea during the two World Wars. 7 men from Hood are memorialised there.
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Halifax Naval Memorial
The Halifax Naval Memorial in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada serves as the official memorial to for Canadian personnel lost at sea. 3 men from Hood are memorialised there.
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St. George's Church, Portsmouth
This is the site of the H.M.S. Hood Association's official service of commemoration held annually in May following the AGM and reunion.
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St. Ann's Church, Portsmouth
This church is located on Portsmouth Naval Base. It features a Roll of Honour for Hood. The Hood Association formerly held services here.
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Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, New Forest
This beautiful old church was the favourite of Hood's final Admiral, Lancelot E. Holland. The church has been the site of a special annual public Hood commemorative service for many years now. Inside the church is a special area known as the "Hood Chapel."
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The Hood Memorials of Loch Eriboll
Located in/near Durness, Scotland are the "Hood Stones." This landmark has overlooked the Loch since 1935. Also in the area is the Eriboll Church, which features a memorial plaque to Hood.
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The "Admiral Holland" Pub, Banbury Oxfordshire
This pub is named for VADM Holland. We understand there is little inside related to Hood or Holland. Located at Woodgreen Ave, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0AU.
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"Hood" Street, Clydebank, Glasgow
This street is named for the battle cruiser Hood. It is one of many streets in the area that are named for famous ships built at the John Brown & Company Ltd shipyards. It is located roughly 1 mile from the location of the former shipyard where Hood was built.
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Former John Brown & Co Shipyards, Clydebank
This was where it all began- the yard where Hood was built from the keel up. Though no longer a major shipyard, the location is still very recognisable. The famous 150 ft tall Titan Crane is now open to visitors. Click here to learn more about the crane.
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"Hood" Street, Wellington, New Zealand
This street is also named for H.M.S. Hood. It was formerly named "McKenzie Street", but was renamed following Hood's famous April 1924 visit to New Zealand. Photos courtesy of Phil Mackie, December 2002.
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Mount Hood, Oregon, USA
Although not specifically named for battle cruiser Hood, this large volcano does share the same namesake- Lord Samuel Hood. Mount Hood, at 11,237ft/3,426m, is the tallest peak in the state of Oregon. The picturesque volcano is a popular draw for hikers, climbers and skiers. The nearby Hood river (and corresponding valley) were also named for 1st Lord Hood. Click on the image to the left to learn more about the mountain. Information and photo courtesy of the USGS/Cascades Volcano Observatory.
Admiral Hood Monument, Somerset
This monument while not named for H.M.S. Hood, is dedicated to her namesake Lord Samuel Hood and his family- the Hoods of Butleigh. It was dedicated in 1831 and located on the south side of Reynald's Way, Compton Dundon. It was established roughly a mile from the Hood family home. The column stands roughly 110ft (34m) tall. Click on the image to the left to learn more about the monument. Information and photo courtesy of Tim Bramwell.
Port Hood, Nova Scotia, Canada
According to researcher Catherine Gillies, Port Hood is another location named for Admiral Sir Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount of Whitley. She tells us that "when Britain took possession of Cape Breton Island from France at the end of the Seven Years' War in 1763, surveyors and engineers were sent out to do some mapping and to take stock of the local resources here in Nova Scotia. One of the cartographers --J. F. W. DesBarres (1721-1824) was working for the Admiralty during the years 1763-1774 mapping the coastline of Maritime Canada. Hood would have headed the North American station during this time period. DesBarres named this part of Cape Breton (on the west side of Cape Breton Island) Port Hood." Image courtesy of Google Maps.