H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Graphics and Drawings of H.M.S. Hood

Graphics of Hood Logos and Badges

I. Graphics of Hood (Listed Chronologically)

H.M.S. Hood as Sunk, 24 May 1941 (Artistic Renderings)
These computer rendering show Hood in her final guise/as sunk. They were created by respected graphic artist Thomas Schmid of Bayern, Deutschland. We have worked closely with him to ensure that these are quite accurate albeit artistic. The versions shown here are a bit dated (various photo discoveries have changed what was known about the ship at the time these were created). We are currently awaiting updated versions.

Thomas has made some limited edition prints of his Hood renderings available to the public. These are shown below, along with the applicable descriptions. If you wish to purchase any of these items, you can do so through his 3D History website or directly via e-mail.

Above- Starboard profile of Hood, early 1941 / Below- Plan of Hood early 1941. Click to enlarge.

Below- Various views of Hood, 24 May 1941. Click to enlarge.

Above/Left- H.M.S. Hood April/May 1941; Above/Right- Hood Under Full Steam, May 1941. Click to enlarge.
Both are available for purchase as prints on Thomas Schmid's 3D History website.

Above/Left- Hood steaming in the North Atlantic in April 1941; Above/Right- Hood and Prince of Wales, 24 May 1941
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Hood off Scotland, by Thomas Schmid
H.M.S. Hood off Scotland. This is available as a limited edition print via Thomas Schmid's 3D History website.
Its very large and is signed by Hood survivor Ted Briggs at the May 2003 Hood reunion. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the H.M.S. Hood Association.

Hood as Sunk, May 1941 ("Dogfights" Television Programme Rendering)
The following copyrighted images are screen captures of H.M.S. Hood in action. They were created by Digital Ranch, LLC for use in The History Channel's "Dogfights" television programme (episode titled "The Hunt for the Bismarck"). This superb programme recreates famous aerial and naval battles using state of the art computer animation. The original model was provided by Thomas Schmid and was animated by Digital Ranch personnel. Click on the images to see larger versions.

Hood as Sunk, May 1941 (Computer Graphic)
This was sent in by Anthony Arundale. It shows are his rendition, created with MS Paint, of Hood as sunk in May 1941. Click on the image to see a larger version.

Hood as Sunk, 24 May 1941 (Wargaming Model)
Hood was created by "Glowwormguy" by modifying an existing I.J.N. Nagato model by "blowballast" for use in computer wargames. Unfortunately, this model has not been developed further.

H.M.S. Hood as Sunk, created by Glowwormguy

Hood as Sunk, 24 May 1941 (Wargaming Model)
Mark Brown of Australia is in the process of creating a realistic and useable 3D Hood for use in computer wargames. From what we have seen so far, it will be most excellent!

H.M.S. Hood rendering by Mark Brown

Hood as Sunk, 24 May 1941 (Computer Graphic)
We are most grateful to Mr Monty Mills for sending this in. It is his rendition of Hood as sunk in 1941. Click on the image below to see a larger version.

Hood as Sunk, May 1941 (Computer Graphic)
We are most indebted to José Rico and Manuel González López of the Battleship Bismarck web site for allowing us to use the following graphic of Hood at the time of her loss. With their permission, we have modified the drawing to show Hood in her final configuration and paint scheme. Click on the image to see a larger version.

Hood in 1937 (Computer Graphic)
Monty Mills also provided this image, his rendition of Hood circa 1937. At this time, she was serving with the Mediterranean Fleet based at Gibraltar. Many consider this to be the period of time in which Hood looked her best. Click on the image below to see a larger version.

Hood as Completed, Early 1920 (Hand Drawing)
We are most grateful to our friend and construction expert Ian Johnston for providing this image. This was hand drawn by Ian based on the official blueprints. This extremely well done and highly accurate drawing shows Hood as she appeared upon completion. Click on the image below to see a larger version.

II. Logos & Badges (Miscellaneous)
The following badges were based on official patterns/artwork where available. These were drawn on computer by our webmaster, Frank Allen. To see more such badges, please visit our sister site, Royal Navy Admirals 1904-1945. We also recommend the Badges of the British Navy web site.