Photos & Graphics of H.M.S. Hood
The CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum Photo Collection
Updated 08-Jan-2012

These images were sent-in by Mr Paul O'Reilly, courtesy of the Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum. These are various photos of Hood ranging from the 1920s to 1941. Most shots are from the Empire Cruise of 1923-1924.

Important Notice: These photos may not be republished or reposted elsewhere in any format without express permission from the Curator of the CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum (PO Box 17000 Stn Forces, Victoria, BC, V9A7N2, Canada).

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H.M.S. Hood, circa 1920s, courtesy of CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
Above- Hood firing her forward guns, 1920s

H.M.S. Hood circa 1924, courtesy of CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
Above- Hood circa mid 1920s (possibly Empire Cruise of 1923/1924)

H.M.S. Hood circa 1924, courtesy of CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
Above- Hood's forecastle during rough weather (possibly during the Empire Cruise in February 1924 whilst enroute to Australia)

H.M.S. Hood circa 1924, courtesy of CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
Above- Another view of Hood's forecastle during the same rough weather

H.M.S. Hood circa 1924, courtesy of CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
Above- The quarterdeck of Hood with H.M.S. Repulse in the background. This was likely taken at the same time as the photos above.

H.M.S. Hood circa 1924, courtesy of CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
Above- Another view of Hood's flooded quarterdeck, taken at the same time as the photo above

H.M.S. Hood circa mid 1930s, courtesy of CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
Above- Hood flanked by an impressive fireworks display, circa mid 1930s

H.M.S. Hood firing a torpedo circa mid 1930s, courtesy of CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
Above- Hood fires a torpedo from her portside tubes

H.M.S. Hood on patrol at sea in April or May 1941, courtesy of CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
Above- Hood and a Tribal class destroyer in the Atlantic during April or May 1941

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