Photos & Graphics of H.M.S. Hood
The Leonard Eaves Photo Collection
Updated 07-Mar-2010

These images were sent-in by Mandy Eaves and Kevin Drake on behalf of Leonard Eaves. They were taken or collected by his Leonard's father, Leonard Eaves, during his service aboard Hood. He had sent these home where they were placed in an album. Sadly, Leonard was lost when Hood sank on 24 May 1941.

Important Notice: These photos may not be republished or reposted elsewhere in any format without express permission from the Eaves family.

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Eaves Collection, Part 1  |  Eaves Collection, Part 2

Crewmen posing on the port side of "B" turret circa 1940 or 1941
Above- Crewmen posing on the port side of "B" turret circa 1940 or 1941

Painting Hood, circa 1936 or 1937
Above- A well known photo (purchased in Hood's bookstall) showing the ship being painted circa 1936 or 1937

One of Hood's pom pom mounts covered with ice, winter 1940/1941
Above- One of Hood's pom pom mounts covered with ice, winter 1940/1941

H.M.S. King George V or possibly Prince of Wales astern of Hood, spring 1941
Above-H.M.S. King George V or possibly Prince of Wales astern of Hood, spring 1941

A view from Hood's quarterdeck, 1940
Above- A view from Hood's quarterdeck. This appears to be from sometime in 1940.

Friends posing aboard Hood, 1940 or 1941
Above- Friends posing aboard Hood, 1940 or 1941

Friends relaxing while they can, circa 1940 or 1941
Above- Friends relaxing while they can, circa 1940 or 1941

HMS King George V or Prince of Wales, spring 1941
Above- H.M.S. King George V or Prince of Wales, spring 1941

Hood's starboard Shelter Deck, late 1940 or early 1941
Above- Hood's starboard Shelter Deck, late 1940 or early 1941

Crew posing on the Boat Deck, 1940 or 1941
Above- Crew posing on the Boat Deck, 1940 or 1941

Hood's rugby or football team circa 1940
Above- Hood's rugby or football team circa 1940

Retrieving a torpedo following a practice fire
Above- Retrieving a torpedo following a practice fire

Eaves Collection, Part 1  |  Eaves Collection, Part 2