LAST UPDATE: 9 May, 2008
We've made the following updates to the site:
- Updated the following Memorials to Hood's Lost:
- Updated information on 5.5 inch Secondary/Dual Purpose Guns
- Updated H.M.S. Hood's 5.5" Guns on Ascension Island
- Updated our Recommended Links
LATEST HOOD-RELATED NEWS
- Appeal for Photos of Lost Hood Crewmen-
We are seeking photos & information pertaining to the men who died when Hood sank. Said information is for use in our online memorials. We currently have photos of 678 of the 1,415 men lost. If you have photos and/or information for any of these men, please contact us.
- Upcoming Gatherings
- 24 May 2008- H.M.S. Hood Association Annual Reunion at the Royal Maritime Club, Portsmouth. Association members & guests only.
- 25 May 2008- H.M.S. Hood Association Service of Remembrance for Hood's lost men at St George's Church, Southsea. The public is welcome to attend.
- 25 May 2008- Memorial parade for Hood's lost at the Bellingham Ex-Serviceman's Club, London. 1230 muster at Daneby Rd (opposite bus garage) with march starting at 1300. March will proceed along Bromley and Allerford Rd then into memorial gardens. There will be refreshments and entertainment after the service. The public is welcome to attend.
- 01 Jun 2008- Annual memorial service at the Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre, New Forest at 1100 hours. Arrive early as seating is limited. The public is welcome to attend.